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Medellín, Colombia
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The below information is required while
completing the university application :
1. Eligibility.
Colombian high school graduates: Valid secondary diploma + ICFES Saber 11 exam results.
International applicants: Must hold a secondary school diploma equivalent to Colombia’s ICFES; for some countries, equivalence via Andres Bello Convention. If not, applicants must take the ICFES in Colombia .
2. Documents Required Completed online application form & payment of admission fee (varies by campus, e.g., Medellín: COP?229,800 for 2025) .
Secondary diploma and exam scores, duly legalized (with Hague Apostille) .
Official transcript, ID/passport copy, 2 passport-sized photos, motivation letter (if required), plus additional documents depending on program .
Some programs mandate a diagnostic test (e.g., PAA/aptitude test) or pre-admission exams (like English tests) .
3. Selection Process
Application evaluation by a special selection committee considering academic records, entrance exam results, and, for some disciplines, interviews .
Certain professional or transfer applicants may require an additional interview .
Know more
Placed within the 901–950 band of global universities, indicating UPB’s growing international impact and visibility .
Positioned among the top 30 universities in Latin America by QS (2023), UPB is recognized for strong academic and research performance in the region .
The main Medellín campus achieved Carbon Neutral certification from ICONTEC in 2019, aligning with climate action goals and sustainability values .
UPB achieved its first granted patent in October 2020 for a conical thin-layer evaporator designed to concentrate fruit juices. The device enhances productivity for small agro-industrial producers by enabling more efficient, uniform evaporation that boosts yield and quality. The patent was filed in 2017, with contributions from engineer Javier Mauricio Castellanos and support from the university’s Technology Transfer Office.
In December 2017, UPB received a patent for a modular building support system designed for industrialized construction. The system ensures structural safety, seismic resistance, and cultural adaptability while allowing flexible reconfiguration of dwellings—offering a modern solution for adaptable housing aligned with regional traditions
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