Master's
Beca Colombia (ICETEX)
Full tuition + stipend, per call
Universidad de Antioquia
Medellin, Colombia
"A leading public university in Medellin"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
30%
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#851 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Universidad de Antioquia
Universidad de Antioquia is a public university in Medellin, founded in 1803. It has around 31,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels and is known for health sciences, engineering, natural sciences and social sciences.
Rankings & Recognition
#851
Ranked in the 851-900 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 (781-790 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad de Antioquia's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1803
Founded
approx. 31,000
Total Students
13 across Antioquia
Campuses
approx. 80
UG Programmes
180+
Master's Programmes
Popular Programs
Medicine
Engineering
Law
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Education
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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Language of instruction
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Spanish |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
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
27%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff —
Student-Staff Ratio —
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The main campus is in Medellin, with 13 campuses across the Antioquia region.
Campus Details
Medellin
main campus
13
campuses in Antioquia
Campus Forecast
Medellin: 17–28°C all year
Known as the City of Eternal Spring
Rainy seasons Apr–May & Sep–Nov
No summer or winter seasons
Bring light clothes & an umbrella
Student Life & Housing
Housing
No on-campus dormitories
Private rentals near Ciudad Universitaria
Shared apartments
Affordable rent in Medellin
Dining
Campus cafeterias
Affordable local Colombian food
Vegetarian options available
Restaurants near campus
Health & Wellness
Student health insurance (required)
Campus wellbeing services
Teaching hospitals in Medellin
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural events
Music & arts groups
Volunteering
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 31,000
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$1,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Scholarships at Universidad de Antioquia
1 scholarship available
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
30%
English Proficiency
Language of instruction
SpanishRequired 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
The main campus is in Medellin, with 13 campuses across the Antioquia region.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Biology
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