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Universidad Simón Bolívar (Colombia)

Location

Barranquilla, Barranquilla Colombia

Ranking

# =233Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America

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26Undergraduate programs

International

169International students

Scholarship

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About Universidad Simón Bolívar (Colombia)

Universidad Simón Bolívar is a non-profit higher education institution dedicated to comprehensive training, the development of research and innovation, which, articulated with the Government, the productive sector and the community in general, responds to the commitment with the development of the social, political, cultural and economic environment. It was founded in 1972 and is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Colombia, after the Ministry of National Education awarded it a high quality accreditation in 2016. It is also considered one of the Universities with the greatest social impact worldwide.

The University has five faculties from which 29 undergraduate academic programs are offered (26 professionals, 1 technological and 2 technical) and 52 graduate programs (5 doctorates, 20 masters, 8 medical and surgical specializations, 19 university specializations and 1 technological specialization). In order to support the academic processes, the Institution has 871 Full Time Equivalent professors (TCE for its acronym in Spanish).

The University has a consolidated research and innovation system, out of which 3 research centers are part:

  • Corporate Growth Center (MacondoLab)
  • Life Sciences Research Center (CICV)
  • José Consuegra Higgins Social Innovation and Research Center (CIISO)

 

44 research groups recognized by the Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation-COLCIENCIAS, of which 33 (75%) are ranked at a high level: A1 and A.

209 researchers recognized by Colciencias: 5 Emeritus, 24 Senior, 110 Associates, 70 Junior

In addition, it has strategic alliances with government entities, the productive sector, NGO´s and the society in general, for the development of activities and joint projects aimed at social development.

The University´s strategic planning is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals declared by the United Nations.


Find out more about us at:

www.unisimonbolivar.edu.co

https://www.unisimon.edu.co/servicios/planeacion

https://www.unisimon.edu.co/servicios/rendiciondecuenta

https://www.facebook.com/unisimonbolivar/

https://twitter.com/unisimon

https://www.youtube.com/user/videosunisimon

 

About Universidad Simón Bolívar (Colombia)

Universidad Simón Bolívar is a non-profit higher education institution dedicated to comprehensive training, the development of research and innovation, which, articulated with the Government, the productive sector and the community in general, responds to the commitment with the development of the social, political, cultural and economic environment. It was founded in 1972 and is considered one of the most prestigious universities in Colombia, after the Ministry of National Education awarded it a high quality accreditation in 2016. It is also considered one of the Universities with the greatest social impact worldwide.

The University has five faculties from which 29 undergraduate academic programs are offered (26 professionals, 1 technological and 2 technical) and 52 graduate programs (5 doctorates, 20 masters, 8 medical and surgical specializations, 19 university specializations and 1 technological specialization). In order to support the academic processes, the Institution has 871 Full Time Equivalent professors (TCE for its acronym in Spanish).

The University has a consolidated research and innovation system, out of which 3 research centers are part:

  • Corporate Growth Center (MacondoLab)
  • Life Sciences Research Center (CICV)
  • José Consuegra Higgins Social Innovation and Research Center (CIISO)

 

44 research groups recognized by the Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation-COLCIENCIAS, of which 33 (75%) are ranked at a high level: A1 and A.

209 researchers recognized by Colciencias: 5 Emeritus, 24 Senior, 110 Associates, 70 Junior

In addition, it has strategic alliances with government entities, the productive sector, NGO´s and the society in general, for the development of activities and joint projects aimed at social development.

The University´s strategic planning is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals declared by the United Nations.


Find out more about us at:

www.unisimonbolivar.edu.co

https://www.unisimon.edu.co/servicios/planeacion

https://www.unisimon.edu.co/servicios/rendiciondecuenta

https://www.facebook.com/unisimonbolivar/

https://twitter.com/unisimon

https://www.youtube.com/user/videosunisimon

 

Available programs

There are 30 undergraduate degrees available to study at Universidad Simón Bolívar, including engineering, basic and biomedical sciences, health sciences, legal and social sciences, as well as administration and business. 


Tuition fees

The average tuition fees for international students to study at Universidad Simón Bolívar are VES$674,700 (~$204). Financial aid is also available for international students, including scholarships and tuition discounts. For more information, visit our website.


Entry requirements

To study an undergraduate degree at Universidad Simón Bolívar, you’ll need to verify your academic certificate with the Colombian Institute for the Evaluation of Education (ICFES) using the following link: http://www.icfes.gov.co/atencion-al-ciudadano/examenes-homologables. You should also be fluent in Spanish, and at least one other language. 


How to apply

If you’re an international student who’s interested in studying at Universidad Simón Bolívar, you’ll need to:

  • Verify your academic certificate with the Colombian Institute for the Evaluation of Education (ICFES) using the following link: http://www.icfes.gov.co/atencion-al-ciudadano/examenes-homologables
  • Submit a scanned copy of your passport
  • Submit a scanned copy of your student visa (if not of Colombian nationality)
  • Pay the necessary registration fees


If you’re applying to study either medicine, nursing, physiotherapy or psychology, you’ll also need to:

  • Attend a personal interview with the relevant program lecturer and a psychologist,
  • Submit an evaluation of the ICFES Tests SABER 11°
  • Sit relevant psychological tests
  • Sit relevant knowledge tests
  • Undergo relevant medical exams

For more information about how to apply to study at Universidad Simón Bolívar, please visit our website.

University information

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Rankings & ratings

Universidad Simón Bolívar (Colombia) is one of the top private universities in Cúcuta, Colombia. It is ranked #=233 in Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America 2024.

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