Quick Summary
Based in Bogotá, Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is a private (pontifical) with roots dating back to 1623. Ranked #377 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 28500 students including 2.5% from outside Colombia. Known for strengths in Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It offers a blend of historical prestige, rigorous Jesuit academic values, and a central location in Bogotá with strong industry links.
Subject Strengths
TheologyDivinity & Religious StudiesLawMedicineCommunication & Media StudiesArt & Design
Founded1623
TypePrivate (Pontifical)
Total Students28500
Intl Students2.5%
Faculty Ratio14.2
CampusUrban
Campus Size18 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario San Ignacio
AccreditationCNA (High Quality Institutional Accreditation), AACSB (Business), ABET (Engineering)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#377
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, Specializations, Continuing Education
Programs
28
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Instituto de Genética Humana, Instituto Pensar, Centro de Escritura, Centro de Innovación y Emprendimiento
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CNA (High Quality Institutional Accreditation), AACSB (Business), ABET (Engineering)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For local students, the Saber 11 (ICFES) score is the primary metric. International students must provide validated high school transcripts and a certificate of proficiency in Spanish if it is not their first language.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Colombian Peso
UG Tuition
$27,200,000/yr
per year · COP
Living Cost
$22,000,000/yr
per year · COP
PG Tuition
$34,000,000/yr
per year · COP
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$49,380,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · COP
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, Specializations, Continuing Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Industrial Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Architecture | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$13,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh, with mandatory internships in programs like Engineering and Business through partnerships with multinational firms.
Industry Connections
EcopetrolBancolombiaGrupo NutresaMcKinsey & Companyand various UN agencies.
Notable Alumni
Ernesto Samper (Former President), Catalina García (Singer), Camilo Prieto (Environmentalist), Luis Carlos Galán (Politician)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Sports center, fitness center, multiple soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts.
Student Clubs
Over 50 clubs including theater, music, debate, robotics, and social service groups.
Library Resources
Biblioteca General Alfonso Borrero Cabal, S.J. (One of the largest and most modern academic libraries in Colombia).
Exchange Programs
Member of AUSJAL (Association of Jesuit Universities in Latin America) with over 150 global agreements.
Summer Programs
International Summer School (Cursos de Verano) offered annually.