Pontifical Bolivarian University
Colombia

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Pontifical Bolivarian University History

Pontifical Bolivarian University also known as Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana or UPB is a Colombian private university located in the city of Medellin. The university was established in year 1936 and comprises of number of smaller campuses in other cities with a total enrolment of over 30,000 students.

Pontifical Bolivarian University Programs, Courses, and Schools

Pontifical Bolivarian University offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs to students. In total, there are over 77 Bachelor Degrees, 7 PhD Programs, and 24 Masters Degrees to choose from in addition to some professional programs.

Pontifical Bolivarian University offers subjects such as Urban Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Law, Political and Social Sciences, International Relations, Management, Business Administration, Education, Theology, and Philosophy to name a few.

Pontifical Bolivarian University Campuses

Pontifical Bolivarian University has an urban campus located in the city of Medellin, Colombia. The university also runs smaller campuses in Bucaramanga, Palmira, Monteria, and Bogota. All the campuses offer world class facilities to students in addition to a number of housing options.

Pontifical Bolivarian University offers a range of services to students including libraries, lecture halls, and laboratories with cutting-edge research facilities. The university campus also offers sports facilities, dedicated international student desk, and various recreational and dining options.

Pontifical Bolivarian University Achievements

Pontifical Bolivarian University has produced a number of graduates who have held or hold prominent positions in various fields which include former President of Colombia and Former First Lady of the country to name a few.

Pontifical Bolivarian University is ranked 126^th in the Latin American rankings compiled by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The THE rankings also places the university amongst top 300 in the world in its Impact Rankings 2020.

Pontifical Bolivarian University USP

Pontifical Bolivarian University is a major research hub in the country and attracts a number of researchers and academics from Latin America. There are over 81 research and development groups at the university at present.

Pontifical Bolivarian University also offers scholarships to the students to assist them with tuition fee and living costs. The acceptance rate is average but many programs are highly competitive to get admission into.

Pontifical Bolivarian University Notable Alumni

Belisario Betancur (Former President of Colombia), Federico Gutiérrez (Colombian Politician), Juan Luis Arango (Colombian lawyer), and Juanes (Colombian musician).