Quick Summary
Since 1948, Universidad de los Andes has been one of Colombia's prominent privates, based in Bogotá. Ranked #179 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 19100 students including 1.5% from outside Colombia. Known for strengths in Engineering and Technology, Business & Management, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked as the best university in Colombia, offering international standards of education and a powerful networking base.
Subject Strengths
Engineering and TechnologyBusiness & ManagementLawEconomicsDevelopment StudiesArchitecture
Founded1948
TypePrivate
Total Students19100
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size20 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsFundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
AccreditationCNA (Colombia), ABET (Engineering), AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#179
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801–1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
43 undergraduate programs, 100+ master's programs, 17 doctoral programs
Programs
Biology, Engineering, Economics, Physics, Law, History, Management, Psychology, Mathematics
PhD Programs
Available (Strong partnership with Coursera for Master's and certificates)
Online Programs
163 research groups recognized by Minciencias
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
CNA (Colombia), ABET (Engineering), AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA (Triple Crown)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPA4
GRERequired for some PhD programs
GMATRequired for MBA
SATConsidered for international applicants
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on achieving a high Saber 11 (ICFES) score for domestic students; international students should highlight academic excellence and community leadership.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Colombian Peso
UG Tuition
$23,000,000/yr
per year · COP
Living Cost
$28,000,000/yr
per year · COP
PG Tuition
$26,000,000/yr
per year · COP
Application Fee
$110
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$51,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · COP
Scholarships AvailableYes (Quiero Estudiar, Pa'lante Pacífico, various institutional funds)
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidYes, extensive loan and grant programs available
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 43 undergraduate programs, 100+ master's programs, 17 doctoral programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Political Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementVery strong, mandatory for many professional programs
Industry Connections
Extensive links with EcopetrolBancolombiaand multinational consulting firms
Notable Alumni
César Gaviria (Former President), Alejandro Gaviria (Former Minister), Luis Alberto Moreno (Former IDB President)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (Sénca university housing and local partnerships)
Sports Facilities
Sports center, semi-olympic pool, high-tech gym, climbing wall
Student Clubs
Over 50 clubs including Model UN, theater, and robotics
Library Resources
Sistema de Bibliotecas (6 specialized libraries) with over 500,000 physical volumes
Exchange Programs
Over 150 international agreements with top-tier global universities
Summer Programs
International Summer School (Cursos de Verano)