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30 accredited universities in Colombia, each checked against a recognized national accrediting body with a public registry link — no pay-to-list, no sponsored placements.

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Universities in Colombia

Verified-accreditation universities in Colombia. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.

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12 · 18

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Cities

Subject areas

Spanish

Languages of instruction on record

Verified in last 12 mo

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Bogotá · private · Spanish

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences · Law · Education · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Architecture & Design · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Recognised Colombian university. Verify SNIES registration with the Ministry of National Education and, where relevant, the CNA high-quality accreditation of the specific programme — note that SNIES registration (legal recognition to operate) and CNA 'acreditacion de alta calidad' are different levels. Confirm the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Spanish.

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Universidad Autónoma de Occidente

Cali · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

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Universidad Católica de Colombia

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

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Universidad CES

Medellín · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

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Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia

Medellín · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

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Universidad de Antioquia

Medellín · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

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Universidad de Caldas

Manizales · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

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Universidad de Cartagena

Cartagena · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

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Universidad de Córdoba

Montería · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

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Universidad de La Salle

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad de los Andes

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad de Medellín

Medellín · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad de Nariño

Pasto · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad del Cauca

Popayán · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad del Norte

Barranquilla · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad del Rosario

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad del Valle

Cali · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad EAFIT

Medellín · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad EAN

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad El Bosque

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Externado de Colombia

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad ICESI

Cali · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Industrial de Santander

Bucaramanga · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Militar Nueva Granada

Bogotá · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Bogotá · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia

Tunja · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Santiago de Cali

Cali · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Santo Tomás

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Sergio Arboleda

Bogotá · private · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

Pereira · public · Spanish

Accreditation: Ministry of National Education of Colombia (MEN) — SNIES registry; high-quality accreditation via CNA (Consejo Nacional de Acreditacion). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is in Spanish; most universities require Spanish proficiency, some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL.
Tuition: Tuition varies by institution and programme; public universities are generally lower-cost than private. Confirm fees and student-status conditions directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesDeadlines vary by semester and programme; check the official site / SNIES.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

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Universities in Colombia — questions answered

How many universities in Colombia does AlmiStudy verify?: 30 accredited universities in Colombia, each checked against a recognized national accrediting body with a public registry link — no pay-to-list, no sponsored placements.
Do I need an agent to apply to a university in Colombia?: No. Universities in Colombia welcome direct applications. AlmiStudy gives you the verified data directly so you apply yourself — without losing thousands to a commission-paid middleman.
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