San Buenaventura University

Cali, Colombia

The University of San Buenaventura, founded in 1708 by the Franciscan Order in Bogotá, is one of Colombia’s oldest private, non-profit Catholic universities  . Originally established as a College of Arts, Philosophy, and Theology, it now operates with a modern accreditation from Colombia’s Ministry of Education.
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Established in 1708 by the Franciscan Order in Bogotá, the university was revived in 1961 and officially became a university in 1973. It is a private, non‑profit Catholic institution with high‑quality accreditation since 2017.
USB operates across four main campuses: Bogotá (main), Medellín, Cali, and Cartagena. It also maintains extension programs in Armenia and Ibagué.
USB provides a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as Engineering, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Business, Arts, Education, and Health Sciences .
Applicants must have a high school diploma (Título de Bachiller), present the Saber 11 (ICFES) exam results, submit identification, a photo, and academic transcripts. Transfer students additionally need course outlines and a certificate of good conduct.
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree (and for doctoral programs, a master’s), certified transcripts, a recent photo, payment of registration fees, and must undergo a personal interview. International applicants also need a student visa, apostilled documents, and health insurance.
Yes—most graduate applicants undergo an interview with program directors, often via Skype, as part of the admission evaluation.
Yes—through its Bienestar Institucional, USB provides academic advising, psychological counselling, legal support, and orientation programs to maintain a safe and inclusive campus.
Absolutely—USB emphasizes peaceful coexistence in alignment with Franciscan values, and organizes preparatory and orientation initiatives consistently across campuses.
Specific details (such as surveillance cameras) aren’t publicized, but security is managed via campus safety policies overseen by student wellbeing offices.
USB offers programs in Administration, Economics, Law, Arts, Design, multiple Engineering disciplines (e.g., Aero, Electronics, Systems), Psychology, Education, Philosophy, and Theology.
Postgraduate offerings include Doctorates and Master’s in Psychology, Education, Humanities, Neuropsychology, Applied Neuroscience, and Law.
Yes, including dual-degree programs—such as Business Administration in Cali with University College Birmingham—and active academic mobility programs.
Yes, the university provides merit-based scholarships and fee waivers to high-achieving students.
Yes—candidates with a GPA ≥4.0/5.0 can apply through ICETEX or the Colombia Foreign Scholarship (Beca Colombia), offering full tuition, monthly stipend, and visa support.
Applicants must be non‑Colombian, under 50 years old, have a GPA ≥4.0/5.0, and present an official admission letter from USB.
The campuses are located in Bogotá (main), Medellín, Cali, and Cartagena, with additional centers in Armenia and Ibagué.
No on-campus housing—students find shared apartments or private rentals, typically coordinated with help from student services.
Campuses are in urban areas with green plazas, recreational and spiritual spaces, supporting a livable, community-driven environment .
Students must apply for a Colombia M‑9 Student Visa, valid up to two years, for courses over 3 months and a minimum of 10 hours/week.
No—student visas do not allow work during studies. After graduation or during internships (if part of the curriculum), students can apply for a work visa (Migrant M or R category).
Graduates may apply for an M‑visa work permit or temporary residency. Outstanding graduates (e.g., those with honors or doctorates) might qualify for extended residency without immediate employer sponsorship .

University Of San Buenaventura University Application Statistics

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University Of San Buenaventura University Application Statistics

2374
610
4:1
COP 22900000
COP 10870680
3
36
75 %

Learn About -

* All cost are in COP

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