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Bucaramanga, Colombia
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The below information is required while
completing the university application :
Required Documents
Valid national ID (Cédula for Colombians) or passport (for international applicants)
High school diploma or final transcript (acta de grado), letter-sized scan
Official Saber?11 exam results (or signed commitment if pending)
Authorization for personal data use
Proof of current membership in Colombia’s health insurance system (EPS), typically dated within 30 days.
Online Application Steps
Register at the UNAB admissions portal and select admission type (e.g., First-time, Transfer, Exchange)
Upload required documents in PDF/JPG format (max 5?MB each; program materials up to 20?MB)
Pay the application fee (≈?COP?142,000 domestic; international fees apply) ()
Attend program-specific assessments.
Health-science fields (Medicine, Nursing, Psychology): ICFES weighting, psychometric testing, and orientation interview
Dual-tech programs: group interviews and professional interest evaluation.
Selection Criteria
Evaluated based on entrance test results and academic records
Approximate acceptance rate: 50–60%
Know more
As of March 2025, UNAB had published over 3,162 scientific papers with approximately 22,981 citations, ranking 26th in Colombia for research output.
Recognized in the QS Sustainability Rankings at #1501+ globally, and placed in Latin America’s #251–300 range—a testament to UNAB’s sustainability and development focus .
UNAB joined the FAO’s AGRIS network, contributing over 200 records on agriculture, renewable energy, biodiversity, and biotechnology—supporting global knowledge dissemination.
A semi-automated reactor for chemical peptide synthesis featuring inert gas bubbling in a narrow-chamber reactor. It significantly reduces processing time by 50–75%, improves purity (>90%), and avoids material loss—an efficient and cost-effective alternative to expensive automated systems.
A method employing AI and sliding-window variance analysis to reduce noisy variables in real-time medical monitoring systems (such as ventilators or cardiac monitors). It enhances real-time diagnostics by streamlining data, reducing sensor needs, and improving processing accuracy.
A rehabilitation device designed to assist stroke patients in recovering arm, forearm, and hand mobility. It interfaces with an EEG cap and a robotic arm manipulator to guide patients through training sessions lasting ~45 minutes, preceded by mental recognition exercises. This innovation was led by Johan Barragán Gómez and teams from mechatronics and biomedical engineering.
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