Barranquilla, Colombia
Barranquilla, Colombia
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Served as mayor of Barranquilla during 2008–2011 and 2016–2019 (reelected for 2024–2027), and governor of Atlánt... View More
Served as mayor of Barranquilla during 2008–2011 and 2016–2019 (reelected for 2024–2027), and governor of Atlántico in 2003 and 2024. A prominent leader shaping urban development in the Caribbean region. View Less
Former mayor of Barranquilla (2012–2015), former Minister of Housing, and current governor of Atlántico since 2020. S... View More
Former mayor of Barranquilla (2012–2015), former Minister of Housing, and current governor of Atlántico since 2020. She earned her MBA from Uninorte . View Less
Alumnus with a degree in Business Administration (1973) and specialist in urban development (1975), he served as Governo... View More
Alumnus with a degree in Business Administration (1973) and specialist in urban development (1975), he served as Governor of Atlántico (2008–2011, 2016–2019) and Minister of Environment (1997–1998) . View Less
Serving as Senator since 2018; previously a member of the House of Representatives and Barranquilla city councilor. Spec... View More
Serving as Senator since 2018; previously a member of the House of Representatives and Barranquilla city councilor. Specialized in public law from Uninorte. View Less
Served in Colombia’s Senate (2006–2014) representing the MIRA party. Completed postgraduate studies in negotiation a... View More
Served in Colombia’s Senate (2006–2014) representing the MIRA party. Completed postgraduate studies in negotiation and political science at Uninorte . View Less
A respected television news anchor and journalist in Colombia; Uninorte alumna contributing to mainstream media .
Graduated in 2019 from Uninorte’s Music Program (Jazz focus), and has distinguished herself as a creative artist and w... View More
Graduated in 2019 from Uninorte’s Music Program (Jazz focus), and has distinguished herself as a creative artist and writer. View Less
Completed undergraduate (2018) and master’s (2022), now teaching and researching history at Politécnico de la Costa A... View More
Completed undergraduate (2018) and master’s (2022), now teaching and researching history at Politécnico de la Costa Atlántica. View Less
Founded Encuadradas, Colombia’s first platform documenting over 100 Caribbean film directors and building a virtual mu... View More
Founded Encuadradas, Colombia’s first platform documenting over 100 Caribbean film directors and building a virtual museum to highlight women in cinema. View Less
Studied medicine at Uninorte and pursued advanced training in the U.S.; now contributes significantly to disease respons... View More
Studied medicine at Uninorte and pursued advanced training in the U.S.; now contributes significantly to disease response and public health in Barranquilla. View Less
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
1. Eligibility:
Applicants must be high school graduates or in their final year.
Mandatory submission of Pruebas Saber 11 (Colombian natioal exam) results, along with official transcripts from the last two years of high school .
2. Application Process:
Complete the online admission form during official admissions windows (e.g., Feb 17–Jun 20 for the second semester) .
No payment is requested for admission itself, but once accepted, students pay a “volante” for registration and medical exam fees .
3. International Students & Transfers:
Foreign high-school diplomas must be officially validated and apostilled by Colombian authorities.
International students must obtain a Colombian student visa and present proof of international health insurance.
Transfer applicants (from Colombian or international institutions) may apply under transfer admission pathways .
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Over 1,300 graduates participated in graduation ceremonies; 71 received academic honors such as Gold Medals, Silver Medals, and Scientific Merit Diplomas, highlighting the university’s commitment to academic excellence.
The Engineering faculty celebrated ABET’s 2024 reaccreditation, affirming the institution’s continuous international quality commitment and a strong assessment culture .
The first Caribbean medical and pediatric specialization programs to achieve national high-quality accreditation, recognized for academic quality, faculty expertise, research groups, and clinical training at Hospital Universidad del Norte.
The Political Science and Government undergraduate program received a 6-year high-quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education, praised for high graduation rates and low dropout statistics.
Uninorte won a UN-backed Green Gown Award, one of only 12 global winners out of 93 finalists, for its urban dry tropical forest conservation initiative—showcasing leadership in biodiversity and sustainability education.
The Economics program received eight-year MEN and six-year ARCU‑SUR reaccreditations, recognized for faculty qualifications, academic leadership, and program coherence.
The Communication & Journalism program earned a 10-year accreditation from CLAEP, acknowledging outstanding curriculum design, faculty leadership in research, and student readiness for real-world media environments .
Uninorte became the first university in Colombia to receive ABET accreditation for all its engineering programs. This voluntary, internationally recognized accreditation affirms that its engineering education meets global standards for quality and rigor .
Awarded institutional accreditation by Colombia’s Ministry of Education (CNA), placing Uninorte among the nation’s top higher education institutions for academic and administrative excellence .
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