Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Bogota, Colombia

"A Jesuit university with campuses in Bogota and Cali"

Private Catholic University (Jesuit) Comprehensive 🌐 www.javeriana.edu.co https://www.javeriana.edu.co

At a Glance

Accept Rate 45%
Avg Salary/Yr —
Ranking #395 (QS)
PSW VISA N/A
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About Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is a private Jesuit university with roots in 1623. It has campuses in Bogota and Cali and teaches medicine, law, engineering, economics, arts and social sciences. The Bogota campus has 18,962 undergraduate and 4,307 graduate students. Most courses are taught in Spanish.

Rankings & Recognition

#395
QS World University Rankings 2026 Ranked #395 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

Ranked #395 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

Accreditations & Memberships

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Pontificia Universidad Javeriana's global standing for that metric.

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Key Facts

1623 Roots
18,962 Bogota UG students
4,307 Bogota PG students
Private, Jesuit Type
Bogota and Cali Campuses

Popular Programs

Medicine Law Engineering Economics Architecture Communication

Application Details

Application Route Online via university

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
Language of instruction
Spanish

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate —
I-20 Processing Student visa (Type M)
Post-Study Work N/A
Green Card Pathway N/A

Financials

Application Fee N/A
Avg Scholarship Beca Colombia (ICETEX)

Career Outcomes

83% Placement Ratio
N/A Post-Study Work

Where Graduates Land

Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — Student-Staff Ratio — —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

Javeriana has campuses in Bogota and Cali.

Campus Details

2 campuses in Bogota & Cali
23000+ students in Bogota
San Ignacio university hospital
Founded in 1623
Teaching mainly in Spanish

Campus Forecast

Bogota: 7–19°C all year Cool high-altitude city (2600 m) Rainy seasons Apr–May & Oct–Nov Cali: 19–30°C warm all year No summer or winter seasons Bring a light jacket & umbrella

Student Life & Housing

Housing

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Dining

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Health & Wellness

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Activities & Clubs

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Diversity & Demographics

Bogota UG students 18,962
Bogota PG students 4,307

Cost Deep-Dive

Annual Tuition 1,000 – 8,000 / year

Intakes & Deadlines

Scholarships at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

1 scholarship available

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These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate Secondary school diploma and passport. Spanish proficiency for Spanish-taught programmes.
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree for master's programmes. Spanish proficiency for Spanish-taught programmes.
Acceptance Rate 45%

English Proficiency

Language of instruction

Spanish

Required Documents

Passport copy Academic certificates (apostilled) Academic transcripts Spanish proficiency proof (if required) Health insurance Application form

Application Process

1
Choose programme
Pick a programme on the university website.
2
Apply online
Fill in the online application form and pay any fee.
3
Upload documents
Upload apostilled certificates, transcripts and passport.
4
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter if selected.
5
Student visa
Apply for a Colombian student visa with the admission letter.
6
Arrive & register
Arrive, enrol and register as a foreign resident (cedula de extranjeria).

Campus & Location

Javeriana has campuses in Bogota and Cali.

5 of 5 courses
Bachelor's 5
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
📍 Bogota
Bachelor's Medicine
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Spanish
Duration: 6 years (12 semesters, incl. internship)
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Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
📍 Bogota
Bachelor's Law
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Spanish
Duration: 5 years (10 semesters)
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Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
📍 Bogota
Bachelor's Economics
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Spanish
Duration: 4–4.5 years (8–9 semesters)
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Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
📍 Bogota
Bachelor's Psychology
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Spanish
Duration: 5 years (10 semesters)
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Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
📍 Bogota
Bachelor's Architecture
Bachelor's courses, Full-time
Study language: Spanish
Duration: 5 years (10 semesters)
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