Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
Undergraduate strengths: Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Arts. Taught primarily in Spanish.
Is Universidad Nacional de Colombia right for you?
Best for students who
- want a supportive route into higher education with realistic entry standards
- prefer applied, career-focused teaching over research-first departments
- want a big-city life with internships on the doorstep in Bogotá
- need study abroad to stay genuinely affordable
- want to live and study in Spanish
- are set on Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture
Maybe not for you if you
- are specifically chasing a top-25 world ranking on your CV
- want a compact, close-knit campus where you recognise everyone
- only want to study fully in English
- want a subject well outside Engineering or Medicine
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Undergraduate courses
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Undergraduate entry requirements
UN entrance exam; Spanish B2.
Entry requirements last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).
Costs (per year)
- Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €0 – €800
- Living: €5,500 – €9,000
Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate) — always confirm on the official site.
Top employers & salary
Salary data last verified 1 February 2026 (indicative estimate).
Typical graduate salary: €14,000–€30,000/yr
Housing & city
Student wellbeing
Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.
Clubs & activities
Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.
Around campus & Bogotá
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