Master's
Beca Colombia (ICETEX)
Full tuition + stipend, per call
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
"Colombia's first and largest public university"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
15%
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#293 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Universidad Nacional de Colombia was created in 1867 by an act of Congress and is the first and largest public university in Colombia. Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria, is in Bogota, with other campuses in Medellin, Manizales, Palmira and elsewhere. It teaches around 430 academic programmes including medicine, engineering, sciences, arts, law and social sciences.
Rankings & Recognition
#293
Ranked #293 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#259 in QS 2026) and #9 in Latin America.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad Nacional de Colombia's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
#
Employer Reputation
#
Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
#
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Key Facts
1867
Founded
46,000+
Total Students
approx. 517
International Students
approx. 2,400
Academic Staff
approx. 430
Programmes
Popular Programs
Medicine
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Architecture
Arts
Social Sciences
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
57%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
N/A
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 2,400
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The main campus (Ciudad Universitaria) is in Bogotá. The university has nine campuses across Colombia: four in the Andean region (Bogotá, Medellín, Manizales, Palmira), one in Cesar (La Paz), and four national-presence campuses in the Amazon, Orinoquía, Tumaco and San Andrés
Campus Details
Bogotá
main campus (Carrera 45 No. 26-85)
the
largest of nine campuses.
Campus Forecast
Bogotá
Medellín
Manizales
Palmira
La Paz
Amazonía (Leticia)
Orinoquía (Arauca)
Caribe (San Andrés)
Tumaco
Student Life & Housing
Housing
No large university-run residences (except Manizales). Bienestar offers housing support through partner residences and a portal of about 200 private offers near campus.
Dining
Subsidized meals at campus dining halls
Monday to Friday
via Bienestar.
Health & Wellness
Health promotion
disease prevention
psychology and social work support through Bienestar.
Activities & Clubs
Sports
cultural groups and student support programs run by Bienestar (Culture
Physical Activity & Sports
Integral Support).
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
46,000+
International Students
approx. 517
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$1,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Main intakes at Universidad Nacional de Colombia: Semester 1 (February) · Semester 2 (July).
Scholarships at Universidad Nacional 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
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
The main campus (Ciudad Universitaria) is in Bogotá. The university has nine campuses across Colombia: four in the Andean region (Bogotá, Medellín, Manizales, Palmira), one in Cesar (La Paz), and four national-presence campuses in the Amazon, Orinoquía, Tumaco and San Andrés
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