52 private universities in Colombia in 2026
The private universities in Colombia offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.
52 private universities
Colombia has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.
Colegio de Estudios Superiores de Administración (CESA)
Elite business school in Bogota, dedicated to educating company leaders.
Corporación Universitaria Iberoamericana
Accessible private Bogota university, strong in psychology, law and social sciences.
Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (UNIMINUTO)
Nationwide private university founded by Father Rafael García Herreros.
Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería Julio Garavito
Elite engineering school in Bogota, ranked among the best in the country.
Fundación Tecnológica Antonio de Arévalo (TECNAR)
Technological institution in Cartagena de Indias, dedicated to engineering and applied technologies.
Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina
Private institution in Bogota, Pereira and Valledupar, focused on business, health and design.
Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz
Bogota institution specialized in psychology, finance and business, heir to Lorenz's thought.
Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores
Private Bogota institution known for its teaching degrees and design, business-oriented.
Universidad Antonio Nariño
Private university with a nationwide campus network, committed to access to higher education.
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB)
Top private university in Bucaramanga, recognized for its medicine program and internationalization.
Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO)
Private university in Cali, known for its engineering and mechatronics research.
Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana (UNAULA)
Private university in Medellín known for medicine and law, independent since 1966.
Universidad Católica de Colombia
Private Bogota university strong in psychology, law and the social sciences.
Universidad Católica de Oriente
Catholic university in Rionegro, Antioquia, recognized for innovation and health education.
Universidad Católica de Manizales
Catholic private university in Manizales, known for its health and education programs.
Universidad Católica Luis Amigó
Catholic university in Medellín, linked to the De La Salle Brothers, strong in psychology.
Universidad Central
Private Bogota university known for its arts, law and social commitment.
Universidad CES
Medellín university specialized in health, with renowned medicine and dentistry programs.
Universidad CESMAG
Private university in Pasto, Nariño, known for its health sciences and social commitment.
Universidad de América
Private Bogota university known for engineering, notably in aeronautics.
Universidad de Ibagué
Private university in Ibagué, in the heart of Tolima, strong in engineering and sciences.
Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Private university in Bogota and Cartagena, known for design, fashion and journalism.
Universidad de Boyacá
Private university in Tunja, known for its architecture and health sciences.
Universidad de la Costa (CUC)
Private university in Barranquilla, known for its health and communication programs.