Master's
Beca Colombia (ICETEX)
Full tuition + stipend, per call
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
"A Bogota university known for law and economics"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
60%
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#1001 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Universidad Externado de Colombia
Universidad Externado de Colombia in Bogota was founded in 1886. It is known for law, economics, finance, government and communication.
Rankings & Recognition
#1001
Ranked in the 1001-1200 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 (951-1000 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad Externado de Colombia'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
1886
Founded
Bogota
Location
Private
Type
Popular Programs
Law
Economics
Finance
Government
Communication
Business
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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Language of instruction
|
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
41%
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 campus is in the La Candelaria area, the historic centre of Bogotá, at the foot of the Guadalupe hill. It covers about 65,000 square metres and is at Calle 12 No. 1-17 Este.
Campus Details
Bogotá
campus (La Candelaria
historic
centre)
Campus Forecast
Bogotá
Student Life & Housing
Housing
No on-campus residences. International students arrange their own accommodation in Bogotá
near the La Candelaria campus.
Dining
On-campus restaurant and cafeterias across several buildings
plus coffee shops and vending machines. Many food outlets nearby.
Health & Wellness
On-campus medical office (provided with Mediexpress)
a nursing room
student counselling service and an accident insurance policy for students.
Activities & Clubs
Sports (basketball
swimming
tennis
taekwondo
chess and more) and cultural activities (singing
theatre
dance
photography
ceramics and more) through TU Bienestar.
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
1,000 – 8,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Scholarships at Universidad Externado de Colombia
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
60%
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 campus is in the La Candelaria area, the historic centre of Bogotá, at the foot of the Guadalupe hill. It covers about 65,000 square metres and is at Calle 12 No. 1-17 Este.
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