[1] Its origins can be traced to 1712, but it was officially established by governor Julian Buchelli through decree 049 of November 7, 1904.
Udenar has several satellite campuses across the department in the cities of Ipiales, Samaniego, Tumaco, and Tuquerres.
The university highest government body is the University Council which is formed of twelve members: the governor of Nariño, the rector, the general secretary, and representatives for the President of the Republic, the Ministry of Education, deans, professors, alumni, students, former rectors, the productive sector and the governor of the department.
The rector is the chief executive officer and is elected for a four-year period with the possibility of reelection.
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