Undergraduate
ICETEX Scholarships
and Postgraduate Colombian government loans and grants
Universidad de los Andes
Bogota, Colombia
"Colombia's top-ranked university, in central Bogota"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
15%
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#233 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Universidad de los Andes
Universidad de los Andes (Uniandes) was founded in 1948 as the first private university in Colombia independent of political or religious movements. Its campus is in the historic centre of Bogota. It offers undergraduate, master's, doctoral and executive programmes in engineering, sciences, business, economics, arts, humanities, social sciences and medicine, and has more than 520 international agreements.
Rankings & Recognition
#233
Ranked #=233 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#=212 in QS 2026) and #7 in South America. Number one in Colombia.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad de los Andes'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
1948
Founded
15,837
Total Students
298
International Students
1,165
Faculty
145
Programmes
Popular Programs
Engineering
Economics
Business Administration
Law
Medicine
Psychology
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university
Intakes
August and January
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
ICETEX and need/merit aid
Career Outcomes
98%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
N/A
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Total Faculty — 1,165
International Staff — 11%
Faculty with PhD — Over 76%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
Uniandes has its main campus in Bogota's historic centre, with a medical practice centre and a Caribbean site.
Campus Details
1
main campus in Bogota
15K+
students
298
international students
Historic
La Candelaria location
Founded
in 1948
Campus Forecast
Bogota: 7–19°C all year
Cool high-altitude city (2600 m)
Rainy seasons Apr–May & Oct–Nov
No summer or winter seasons
Bring a warm jacket & umbrella
Student Life & Housing
Housing
No on-campus dormitories
Private student residences near campus
Shared apartments in Chapinero & La Candelaria
Homestay options
Dining
Campus cafeterias & food courts
Affordable Colombian food
Vegetarian options available
Many restaurants near campus
Health & Wellness
Student health insurance (required)
Campus wellbeing & counselling services
Medical practice centre
Activities & Clubs
70+ student groups
45+ sports
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
15,837
International Students
298
Undergraduate
83.8%
Postgraduate
16.2%
Cost Deep-Dive
Living cost
approx. USD 1,200 / month
Accommodation
approx. USD 600 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
Uniandes has two semesters: August to December and January to May.
Scholarships at Universidad de los Andes
3 scholarships available
All Levels
Need and merit based support
Uniandes Financial Aid
Master's
Beca Colombia (ICETEX)
Full tuition + stipend, per call
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
15%
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
Uniandes has its main campus in Bogota's historic centre, with a medical practice centre and a Caribbean site.
Master's
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Master's
Master in Artificial Intelligence
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Master's
Master in Economics
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Master's
Master in Public Policy
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Economics
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Bachelor's
Law
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Bachelor's
Medicine
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Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Psychology
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