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.
Universidad de la Sabana
Elite private university near Bogota, known for its medicine and communication programs.
Universidad de La Salle
La Salle university in Bogota, renowned for agronomy and animal science.
Universidad de Manizales
Private university in Manizales known for communication, education and the social sciences.
Universidad de Medellín
Private university in Medellín known for law, communication and design.
Universidad de San Buenaventura
Franciscan university founded in 1620, with campuses in Bogota, Medellín, Cali and Cartagena.
Universidad de Santander (UDES)
Private university in Bucaramanga, known for its health sciences and virtual campus.
Universidad de los Andes (Colombia)
Colombia's top-ranked university, founded in 1948, the national academic benchmark.
Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales (UDCA)
Private Bogota university known for veterinary and environmental sciences.
Universidad del Norte
Best private university of the Caribbean coast, in Barranquilla, strongly international.
Universidad del Rosario
Bogota university founded in 1653, national reference in law and political science.
Universidad del Sinú
Private university in Montería, Córdoba, renowned for its medicine and health sciences.
Universidad EAFIT
Medellín university recognized for management, engineering and internationalization.
Universidad EAN
Bogota university dedicated to management, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Universidad EIA
Elite engineering school near Medellín, renowned for the quality of its engineers.
Universidad El Bosque
Bogota university specialized in health, with a highly regarded medical school since 1977.
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Secular university founded in 1886, a national reference in law and social sciences.
Universidad ICESI
Cali university recognized for management and software engineering.
Universidad INCCA de Colombia
Private Bogota university focused on management, communication and design, founded in 1966.
Universidad Libre
Historic university founded in 1890, a reference for law and health in Colombia.
Universidad Manuela Beltrán
Private Bogota university specialized in health, sciences and engineering, founded in 1967.
Universidad Mariana
First private university of Nariño, in Pasto, strong in health, law and education.
Universidad Piloto de Colombia
Private Bogota university known for architecture, design and journalism.
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)
Catholic university in Medellín, founded in 1936, strong in engineering, design and health.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Jesuit university in Bogota founded in 1623, one of Latin America's most prestigious.