Colombia — university guide
The 80 universities in Colombia in 2026
An informative guide to the 80 higher education institutions in Colombia: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
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Universities
28
Public
52
Private
#645
Best ranking
Universidad de los Andes (Colombia)
400,000 COP
Min bachelor fee
60
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Colombia
Based on the 28 universities in Colombia that published their fees.
Min400,000 COPMax22,304,200 COP
Universities in Colombia: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
28
Public universities
The public institutions in Colombia
28universities
52
Private universities
The private institutions in Colombia
52universities
22
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
22universities
28
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
28universities
80
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Programs
Fields offered in Colombia
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List of universities in Colombia in 2026
80 universities listedColegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración (CESA)
Private8 8 programs· Elite business school in Bogota, dedicated to educating company leaders.
Corporación Universitaria Iberoamericana
Private8 8 programs· Accessible private Bogota university, strong in psychology, law and social sciences.
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (UNIMINUTO)
Private10 10 programs· Nationwide private university founded by Father Rafael García Herreros.
Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito
Private9 9 programs· Elite engineering school in Bogota, ranked among the best in the country.
Fundación Tecnológica Antonio de Arévalo (TECNAR)
Private5 5 programs· Technological institution in Cartagena de Indias, dedicated to engineering and applied technologies.
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina
Private11 11 programs· Private institution in Bogota, Pereira and Valledupar, focused on business, health and design.
Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz
Private9 9 programs· Bogota institution specialized in psychology, finance and business, heir to Lorenz's thought.
Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores
Private9 9 programs· Private Bogota institution known for its teaching degrees and design, business-oriented.
Universidad Antonio Nariño
Private11 11 programs· Private university with a nationwide campus network, committed to access to higher education.
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB)
Private14 14 programs· Top private university in Bucaramanga, recognized for its medicine program and internationalization.
Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO)
Private11 11 programs· Private university in Cali, known for its engineering and mechatronics research.
Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana (UNAULA)
Private7 7 programs· Private university in Medellín known for medicine and law, independent since 1966.
Universidad Católica de Colombia
#1405Private10 10 programs· Private Bogota university strong in psychology, law and the social sciences.
Universidad Católica de Oriente
Private9 9 programs· Catholic university in Rionegro, Antioquia, recognized for innovation and health education.
Universidad Católica de Manizales
Private7 7 programs· Catholic private university in Manizales, known for its health and education programs.
Universidad Católica Luis Amigó
Private8 8 programs· Catholic university in Medellín, linked to the De La Salle Brothers, strong in psychology.
Universidad Central
Private11 11 programs· Private Bogota university known for its arts, law and social commitment.
Universidad CES
Private10 10 programs· Medellín university specialized in health, with renowned medicine and dentistry programs.
Universidad CESMAG
Private9 9 programs· Private university in Pasto, Nariño, known for its health sciences and social commitment.
Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca
Public8 8 programs· Public institution in Bogota dedicated to management, education and design.
Universidad de la Amazonía
Public9 9 programs· Public university in Florencia, dedicated to the development of the Colombian Amazon.
Universidad de América
Private8 8 programs· Private Bogota university known for engineering, notably in aeronautics.
Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA)
#1018Public22 22 programs· Major public university in Medellín, one of Colombia's most prestigious, founded in 1803.
Universidad de Ibagué
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Ibagué, in the heart of Tolima, strong in engineering and sciences.