The Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD) is a public distance education university in Colombia.
Established in 1981, it was created with the aim of expanding access to higher education for individuals who face limitations in attending traditional on-campus institutions.
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in humanities, social sciences, engineering, health sciences, and education. These programmes are designed to meet the needs of distance learners, incorporating multimedia materials, virtual classrooms, online forums, and other interactive learning tools.
Students have access to a range of support services, including academic advising, tutoring, and virtual libraries, to enhance their learning experience.