About UM
Metropolitan University of Colombia (UM) — private university. It is located in Barranquilla, Colombia. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country.
UM conducts various scientific activities and is inviting students to join the research.
- Location
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Barranquilla, Colombia
- Establishment year
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1973
- Students
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3,999
UM tuition fees
The academic calendar at UM is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Colombia. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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No
Bachelor degree at UM
Enrollment in a bachelor's program at UM is based on the results of entrance exams.
UM campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Barranquilla. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. The infrastructure of the university includes various opportunities for playing sports: from different spaces to clubs. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at UM. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Library
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Yes
- Sport Facilities
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Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Colombia after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
