University fees in Colombia in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 80 institutions in Colombia that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Colombia
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Colombia is 4,222,696 COP per year, for the 28 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 400,000 COP per year, with a maximum observed of 22,304,200 COP per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 28 universities
From
400,000
COP
Average
4,222,696
COP
Up to
22,304,200
COP
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Colombia
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Colombia?
A bachelor's degree in Colombia costs between 400,000 and 22,304,200 COP per year, with an average of 4,222,696 COP, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Colombia?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 1,689,370 COP at a public university versus 5,422,692 COP in the private sector, a difference of 221%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Colombia?
No master fee published. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 80 universities in Colombia that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca
Universidad Santo Tomás
Universidad Católica de Oriente
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)
Universidad Central
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas
Universidad de Caldas
Fundación Tecnológica Antonio de Arévalo (TECNAR)
Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS)
Universidad de Nariño
Universidad Antonio Nariño
Universidad Católica de Colombia
Universidad de Santander (UDES)
Universidad de San Buenaventura
Universidad de Medellín
Universidad del Valle (Univalle)
Universidad El Bosque
Universidad de Sucre
Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó
Universidad de La Salle
Universidad de Manizales
Universidad EAN
Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL)
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC)
Universidad del Pacífico
Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz
Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana