Quick Summary
Private in Chía, Colombia — Universidad de La Sabana, est. 1979. Ranked #791-800 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12450 students including 3% from outside Colombia. Known for strengths in Business & Management Studies, Medicine, Nursing, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Known for its park-style campus, strong ethical foundation in Opux Dei values, and top-tier clinical hospital.
Subject Strengths
Business & Management StudiesMedicineNursingCommunication & Media Studies
Founded1979
TypePrivate
Total Students12450
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio13
CampusSuburban
Campus Size100 acres
Affiliated HospitalsClínica Universidad de La Sabana
AccreditationCNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditación) - Institutional High Quality Accreditation
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#791-800
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Specializations,Master's,Doctorates
Programs
PhD in Biosciences,PhD in Education,PhD in Engineering,PhD in Law,PhD in Communication
PhD Programs
Master in Educational Management,Master in Projects
Online Programs
Center for Bioethics,Family Institute,Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditación) - Institutional High Quality Accreditation
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68.5%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · November 25
SPRINGApplication Deadline · June 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
A strong performance in the Saber 11 (ICFES) national exam and a successful personal interview are critical components of the admission process.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Colombian Peso
UG Tuition
$34,500,000/yr
per year · COP
Living Cost
$22,000,000/yr
per year · COP
PG Tuition
$29,000,000/yr
per year · COP
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$56,680,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · COP
Scholarships AvailableBeca Excelencia,Beca Bachiller Destacado,Beca Sabana
Avg Scholarship$2,800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Specializations,Master's,Doctorates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Social Communication and Journalism | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$11,500
Average Salary After Graduation
89%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with multinational companies in Bogotá and surrounding regions.
Industry Connections
AlqueríaBancolombiaEcopetrolUnilever
Notable Alumni
Vanessa de la Torre,Juanita Gómez,Vicky Dávila
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Integrated sports complex, synthetic soccer fields, tennis courts, and gym.
Student Clubs
UN Model,Choir,Sabana Dance,Entrepreneurship Club
Library Resources
Octavio Arizmendi Posada Library with extensive digital databases and physical collections.
Exchange Programs
Over 120 international agreements with universities in 25+ countries.
Summer Programs
Available