Pontifical Bolivarian University

Medellín, Colombia

Founded on September 15, 1936 in Medellín by the Catholic Archbishop and intellectuals, UPB is a private, Pontifical Catholic research university. It was originally titled Universidad Católica Bolivariana and gained its Pontifical status from Pope Pius XII in 1945 .
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at Pontifical Bolivarian University

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 .

 

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