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FESC University in Cúcuta: a practical visitor guide

FESC University is a private, non-profit higher-education institution with a campus in central Cúcuta. Find its listed address and what to confirm before visiting.

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By Santiago Mejia

FESC University is the Cúcuta campus of the Fundación de Estudios Superiores Comfanorte, a private, non-profit higher-education institution in the city’s Centro area. If you’re visiting for a university-related appointment, confirm the campus address and visitor arrangements before setting out.

  • Campus address: Avenida 5 #15-27, Centro, Cúcuta.
  • The institution has campuses in Cúcuta and the Ocaña province.
  • Campus access and services should be confirmed with FESC before your visit.

What is FESC University in Cúcuta?

What is FESC University in Cúcuta?

FESC is a private, non-profit technological higher-education institution authorized to offer technical, technological, professional and specialization programs. Its full name is Fundación de Estudios Superiores Comfanorte, and its legal status was established by Resolution 04172 on August 25, 1993.

The institution has two campuses: one in Cúcuta and another in the Ocaña province. This guide focuses on the Cúcuta campus in Centro, rather than the separate Ocaña location; the Cúcuta city centre is a useful point of reference for planning a campus visit.

How do you find the FESC campus?

How do you find the FESC campus?

The Cúcuta campus address is Avenida 4 No. 15-14 to Avenida 5 #15-27, Centro, Cúcuta. Confirm the correct entrance with FESC before travelling, since the addresses differ.

For a campus appointment, use the address confirmed directly by the university in your route planning. The city’s transport options for getting around Cúcuta can help you plan how to reach the campus.

What should you confirm before visiting?

What should you confirm before visiting?

Confirm that visitors can enter, where to report on arrival and whether your appointment requires any advance arrangements. FESC’s campus contact listing provides a PBX number and extensions, along with mobile numbers; because contact details can change, check the official site before you go.

Opening hours and visitor services should be confirmed directly with FESC rather than assumed from third-party listings.

Where is the campus in relation to the hotel and city centre?

Where is the campus in relation to the hotel and city centre?

The Cúcuta campus is in Centro, so a city-centre visit can be planned alongside a campus appointment. Hotel Tonchalá, a hotel close to FESC University, is about a 15-minute walk from FESC, or about 6 minutes by car.

The city centre is another point of reference when planning a visit around the campus.

FAQs

What does FESC stand for?

FESC stands for Fundación de Estudios Superiores Comfanorte, a private, non-profit higher-education institution.

What is the address of FESC’s Cúcuta campus?

The campus address is Avenida 4 No. 15-14 to Avenida 5 #15-27, Centro, Cúcuta. Confirm the entrance with the university before your visit.

Does FESC have a campus outside Cúcuta?

Yes. FESC says it has two campuses: one in Cúcuta and another in the Ocaña province.

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