Quick Summary
Universidad de Antioquia, in Medellín, Colombia, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1803. Ranked #701-710 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 38500 students including 1.2% from outside Colombia. Known for strengths in Medicine, Engineering, Biology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 8.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier public institution in Colombia with top-tier research capacity and very low tuition for local students.
Subject Strengths
MedicineEngineeringBiologyPharmacyArts and Humanities
Founded1803
TypePublic
Total Students38500
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio16.5
CampusUrban / Multi-campus
Campus Size130 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación, IPS Universitaria
AccreditationCNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditación - Colombia)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#701-710
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate, Specialization, Continuing Education
Programs
30+
PhD Programs
Ude@ Virtual Learning Platform
Online Programs
Sede de Investigación Universitaria (SIU), Corporación Académica para el Estudio de Patologías Tropicales
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditación - Colombia)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate8.5%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March/April
SPRINGApplication Deadline · September/October
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is based almost exclusively on a highly competitive internal entrance exam testing logical reasoning and text comprehension.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Colombian Peso
UG Tuition
$1,400,000/yr
per year · COP
Living Cost
$22,000,000/yr
per year · COP
PG Tuition
$12,800,000/yr
per year · COP
Application Fee
$20
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$23,481,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · COP
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$800
Financial AidSocioeconomic support, student dining vouchers, transportation subsidies
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Master, Doctorate, Specialization, Continuing Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,500
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with regional industry and healthcare sectors
Industry Connections
GEA (Grupo Empresarial Antioqueño)Ruta N Innovation Hub
Notable Alumni
Álvaro Uribe Vélez, Belisario Betancur, Estanislao Zuleta
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Coliseum, swimming pools, football fields, athletics track
Student Clubs
Over 50 cultural and scientific student groups
Library Resources
Sistema de Bibliotecas UdeA (Central Library Carlos Gaviria Díaz)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, PAME, and bilateral agreements with universities in Europe and Latin America
Summer Programs
Escuela de Verano (Summer School)