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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

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Overview

Established in 1937, the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Pontificia Bolivariana University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medellín (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Antioquia. This institution also has branch campuses in Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Montería and Palmira. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB) is a large-sized (麻豆原创 enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the 麻豆原创 degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 87-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Pontificia Bolivariana University
Acronym UPB
Founded 1937
Motto Formación integral para la transformación social y humana
Integral education for social and human transformation
Colours Red, yellow and black
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University Location

Address Circular 1 No. 70-01
Medellín
56006 Antioquia
Colombia
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Phone Number +57 (4) 354 4546
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Fax Number +57 (4) 250 2080
Other locations Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Montería and Palmira

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana has more than 200 international students.

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Admission Office Admission Office

Circular 1 #70-01
Medellín 56006
(4) 354 4546


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Size and Profile

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Size and Profile

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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)
  • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • International Federation of Catholic 麻豆原创 (IFCU)
  • Asociación Colombiana de Universidades (ASCUN)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • European Association for International Education (EAIE)
  • Asociación Iberoamericana de Instituciones de Enseñanza de la Ingeniería (ASIBEI)
  • Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLACSO)
  • Asociación Red de Educación Continua de Latinoamérica y Europa (RECLA)

Academic Structure

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Academic Structure

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