Chapter III · The Americas
Study abroad inColombia
Colombia's universities in Bogotá and Medellín have become popular with exchange students for Spanish, business and peace and conflict studies, and the coastline around Cartagena adds a Caribbean option.
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Colombian peso (COP)
- Academic year
- February to November, in two semesters
- Student visa
- Student visa (M visa for study)
- Programmes
- 11
- Universities
- 104
Programmes in Colombia
Barranquilla · 1 programme
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· ★ 5.0 (1 reviews)WorldStrides (ISA and TEAN)via Go Overseas
Medellín · 1 programme
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Kagumu Adventuresvia Go Overseas
Chía · 1 programme
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· Semester from $11,995StudyAbroad.comvia StudyAbroad.com
Across Colombia and multi-city
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· ★ 4.9 (36 reviews)Red Tree Studyvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 4.7 (15 reviews)Red Tree Studyvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 4.6 (5 reviews)CET Academic Programsvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 3.5 (2 reviews)IPSL Global Engagement at Westminster Universityvia Go Overseas
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Escuela Colombiana de Ingenieria Julio Garavitovia Go Overseas
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StudyAbroad.comvia Go Overseas
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Global Degree Academyvia Go Overseas
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Global Youth Connect (GYC)via Go Overseas
Cities
Universities in Colombia
104 institutions in total, all listed in our Colombia university directory.
- Antonio Nariño University
- Universidad Autónoma de Manizales
- Universidad Bellas Artes
- Conservatorio del Tolima
- Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración (CESA)
- Universidad CES
- Universidad Autónoma de Occidente
- Corporación Universitaria de la Costa (UNICOSTA)
- Corporación Universitaria de Ibagué (CORUNIVERSITARIA)
- Corporación Universitaria Tecnológica de Bolivar
- Universidad EAFIT
- Escuela de Administración de Negocios
- Escuela Colombiana de Carreras Industriales
- Fundacion Escuela Colombiana de Rehabiliación
- Escuela de Ingeniería de Antioquia
- Escuela Superiore de Administración Pública
- Escuela de Policia "General Santander"
- Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito
- Universidad Autónoma de Colombia
- Fundación Universitaria del Area Andina. Sede Pereira
- Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigó
- Institución Universitaria Iberoamericana
- Centro de Estudios Investigación y Tecnología (CEIT)
- Universidad ICESI
- Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano
- Institucion Universitaria de Envigado
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Universidad de La Salle
- Universidad Pedagogica Nacional
- Politécnico Grancolombiano - Institución Universitaria
Questions about studying in Colombia
How many study abroad programmes are there in Colombia?
StudiesForeign currently lists 11 programmes in Colombia from 9 providers, in cities including Barranquilla, Medellín and Chía. Each listing links to the organisation that runs it, where you can check dates, prices and how to apply.
What visa do I need to study in Colombia?
Most international students staying for a semester or longer need a student visa (M visa for study). Requirements depend on your nationality and the length of your course, and EU or EEA citizens may have different rules in Europe. Check with the host institution and the nearest embassy before you apply.
When does the academic year start in Colombia?
The university year in Colombia usually runs february to November, in two semesters. Provider programmes and summer schools follow their own calendars, so check each programme’s dates.
Which cities in Colombia have the most study abroad programmes?
Barranquilla (1), Medellín (1) and Chía (1), based on the programmes listed on StudiesForeign.
Can I study in Colombia in English?
Yes, in many cases. Many study abroad programmes in Colombia are designed for international students and teach in English, often alongside Spanish classes. Some programmes, especially direct enrolment at local universities, expect you to study in Spanish, so check each programme’s language requirements.
How many universities are there in Colombia?
Our directory lists 104 universities and higher-education institutions in Colombia, with links to their official websites.