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Bogota, Colombia
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The below information is required while
completing the university application :
Secondary School Diploma (Título de Bachiller)
Applicants must hold a high school degree valid in Colombia, equivalent to a secondary school diploma.
Saber ICFES (State Exam) Scores
Candidates are required to present results from the national Saber 11 exam, as part of the standard admissions process.
Entrance Exam and Interview
Admission includes a university-administered entrance test and/or personal interview to assess preparedness and fit.
Official Transcripts and Academic Records
High school transcripts, including grades and course details, are required for application.
Identification and Photo
A valid ID or passport copy, as well as a passport-style photograph (white background), must be submitted.
Application & Registration Fee
A processing fee for admission must be paid at the time of application. Details vary by intake.
For International Students
Valid study visa
Apostilled and translated academic documents
Proof of Spanish at B1 level or higher (CEFR) .
English Language Proficiency (for English-medium courses)
Some programs may require IELTS scores ≥ 6.0 for international students.
Know more
The university was ranked for the fourth consecutive year in the QS Latin America & the Caribbean Ranking, placing among the top 300 universities in the region. Specifically, it secured a position in the Top 20 nationally and 7th in Bogotá, reflecting its strong performance in academic quality, employer reputation, and research capacity.
Students from the Architecture program, under the mentorship of Professor José Orlando Martínez Castro, were nominated for the Premio Lápiz de Acero NT 2025 in the “Espacio – Diseño Arquitectónico” category. Their project, “Integración Arquitectónica de un Nuevo Edificio Polifuncional en el Umbral del Metro – Estación Calle 45,” was celebrated for its innovative design and social impact .
The university invited its academic community—students, faculty, and alumni—to participate in the prestigious INNPACTA 2025 Innovation Awards, aimed at recognizing projects with significant impact in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. The initiative encourages visibility and the formation of strategic alliances within Colombia’s innovation ecosystem.
Developed by Engineer Edwin Durán, Director of Research at UCatólica’s Faculty of Engineering, this system intelligently calculates travel routes that minimize pollution exposure for users. The innovation, recognized nationally via RCN Radio, Blu Radio, and the ADN newspaper, aims to significantly reduce urban air pollution’s impact on public health.
Also patented in mid-2025, this technology computes optimal travel paths with the least environmental impact by integrating traffic, air quality, and emission data. This invention underscores UCatólica’s engagement with ecological research and its application to smart-city mobility solutions.
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