Pontifical Bolivarian University
(UPB)
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private
nonprofit
higher education institution in Colombia.
The history of UPB can be traced back to1936 .
Pontifical Bolivarian University has an urban campus in Medellin.
University ranking. In the recent years Pontifical Bolivarian University has a stable position in the top 20 universities of Colombia and does not plan to give it away. Pontifical Bolivarian University is highly renowned as a university that managed to stay in the top 5% worldwide rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must provide the document of previous academic performance as well as the results of the examinations. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters. UPB has affordable bachelor’s programs that cost less than 1,000 USD/year. UPB students can take their studies to the next level and obtain a master’s degree for 1,000 USD per year. Among the programs applicants can also find their online equivalents and other online courses. For more information you can visit the official website of the university https://www.upb.edu.co.
The composition of the university. Pontifical Bolivarian University is considered to be a large university, teaching more than 24,000 students. Being a foreign citizen does not exclude you from the admission process. At UPB there are about 1% of foreigners. The academic staff consists of 916 specialists. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Linkedin.
Infrastructure of UPB. The library is available to all of the students. The university also provides dormitories for those who need them.
University ranking. In the recent years Pontifical Bolivarian University has a stable position in the top 20 universities of Colombia and does not plan to give it away. Pontifical Bolivarian University is highly renowned as a university that managed to stay in the top 5% worldwide rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must provide the document of previous academic performance as well as the results of the examinations. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters. UPB has affordable bachelor’s programs that cost less than 1,000 USD/year. UPB students can take their studies to the next level and obtain a master’s degree for 1,000 USD per year. Among the programs applicants can also find their online equivalents and other online courses. For more information you can visit the official website of the university https://www.upb.edu.co.
The composition of the university. Pontifical Bolivarian University is considered to be a large university, teaching more than 24,000 students. Being a foreign citizen does not exclude you from the admission process. At UPB there are about 1% of foreigners. The academic staff consists of 916 specialists. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Linkedin.
Infrastructure of UPB. The library is available to all of the students. The university also provides dormitories for those who need them.
| Ranking | 1974 17 |
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| Country | Colombia |
| City | Medellin |
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Bachelor (citizens)
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1 USD/year. |
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Bachelor (foreigners)
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1,000 USD/year. |
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Master (foreigners)
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1,000 USD/year. |
| Living expenses | $279 -477 USD/month |
| Official Website | www.upb.edu.co |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Private |
| Established | 1936 |
| Abbreviation | UPB |
| Teachers | 916 |
| Students | 24,999 |
| Foreigners | 1% |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on grades and examinations |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Housing | Available |
| Distance learning | Available |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Accreditation • Ministerio de Educación Nacional - Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Colombia |
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Affiliations • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) • Asociación Colombiana de Universidades (ASCUN) • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP) • European Association for International Education (EAIE) • American Institue of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Branch (AIAA) • Asociación para la Interacción Humano Computador (AIPO) • Asociación Iberoamericana de Instituciones de Enseñanza de la Ingeniería (ASIBEI) • Reunión Internacional de Grandes Redes Eléctricas(CIGRÉ) • Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales (CLACSO) • Asociación Red de Educación Continua de Latinoamérica y Europa (RECLA) • Sistema de Certificación del Español como Lengua Extranjera (SICELE) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 1974 |
| Country ranking | 17 |
| International rankings | |
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| UniPage World University Ranking | 1974 |
Cost of living in Medellin
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 83 | 90 |
| Food | 99 | 165 |
| Transportation | 16 | 45 |
| Communications and utilities | 46 | 49 |
| Clothing | 19 | 70 |
| Sports and leisure | 16 | 58 |
| Total | 279 | 477 |
| Accommodation in Medellin | USD/Month |
|---|---|
| Shared room outside of centre | 84 |
| Shared room in city centre | 91 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 162 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 164 |
Alternative title
| English | Pontifical Bolivarian University |
| Russian | Папский Боливариансий университет |
| German | Päpstliche Universität Bolivariana |
| Spanish | Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana |
| French | université pontificale bolivarienne |
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