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 listedUniversidad del Pacífico
Public7 7 programs· Public university in Buenaventura, dedicated to the Colombian Pacific's development.
Universidad del Quindío
Public12 12 programs· Public university in Armenia, in the heart of the coffee region, known for its accessibility.
Universidad del Rosario
#1252Private12 12 programs· Bogota university founded in 1653, national reference in law and political science.
Universidad del Sinú
Private9 9 programs· Private university in Montería, Córdoba, renowned for its medicine and health sciences.
Universidad EAFIT
#1504Private12 12 programs· Medellín university recognized for management, engineering and internationalization.
Universidad EAN
Private8 8 programs· Bogota university dedicated to management, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Universidad EIA
Private7 7 programs· Elite engineering school near Medellín, renowned for the quality of its engineers.
Universidad El Bosque
#1803Private11 11 programs· Bogota university specialized in health, with a highly regarded medical school since 1977.
Universidad Externado de Colombia
#1003Private13 13 programs· Secular university founded in 1886, a national reference in law and social sciences.
Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander (UFPS)
Public11 11 programs· Public university in Cúcuta, on the Venezuelan border, strong in engineering and health.
Universidad ICESI
#1304Private9 9 programs· Cali university recognized for management and software engineering.
Universidad INCCA de Colombia
Private9 9 programs· Private Bogota university focused on management, communication and design, founded in 1966.
Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS)
#1602Public13 13 programs· Excellence-driven public university in Bucaramanga, one of Colombia's best.
Universidad Libre
Private11 11 programs· Historic university founded in 1890, a reference for law and health in Colombia.
Universidad Manuela Beltrán
Private9 9 programs· Private Bogota university specialized in health, sciences and engineering, founded in 1967.
Universidad Mariana
Private9 9 programs· First private university of Nariño, in Pasto, strong in health, law and education.
Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (UMNG)
#2004Public12 12 programs· Public Bogota university linked to the armed forces, strong in health, law and engineering.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL)
#898Public27 27 programs· Colombia's largest and most prestigious public university, founded in 1867.
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)
Public11 11 programs· Major Colombian public distance-education university, present nationwide and internationally.
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC)
#2003Public12 12 programs· Major public university in Tunja, national reference in teacher training and engineering.
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional
Public10 10 programs· Public Bogota university entirely dedicated to education sciences.
Universidad Piloto de Colombia
Private12 12 programs· Private Bogota university known for architecture, design and journalism.
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB)
#1505Private13 13 programs· Catholic university in Medellín, founded in 1936, strong in engineering, design and health.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
#1098Private20 20 programs· Jesuit university in Bogota founded in 1623, one of Latin America's most prestigious.