Sergio Arboleda University

Bogota, Colombia

Founded in 1984, Universidad Sergio Arboleda is a private, non-profit institution based in Bogotá, with additional campuses in Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and an international centre in Madrid, Spain . Inspired by 19th-century Colombian liberal ideals—its name honours statesman and intellectual Sergio Arboleda y Pombo.
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Universidad Sergio Arboleda is a private, non-profit university headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, with additional campuses in Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and an international centre in Madrid. It was founded in 1984 by Rodrigo Noguera Laborde and Álvaro Gómez Hurtado, honoring the legacy of 19th-century intellectual Sergio Arboleda y Pombo.
Rooted in humanistic liberal ideals, the university embraces the motto “Donde tú sí cuentas” (“Where you truly matter”). It fosters personalized mentoring, interdisciplinary learning, and ethical leadership across its schools of law, business, engineering, arts, social sciences, and more.
The university comprises 8 academic schools, offering 22 undergraduate programs, 30 specializations, 18 master’s degrees, and 1 doctorate—totaling 49 postgraduate options.
Applicants must complete an online registration, pay an enrollment fee, submit documents (ID, health card, secondary diploma, ICFES/Saber 11 results), and attend an interview. Arts/music applicants additionally provide audition materials and portfolios .
Postgraduate candidates submit their undergraduate degree, résumé/CV, photo, pay the application fee, and attend a program-specific interview. Some master’s programs may require essays or written assignments .
Yes—in addition to standard documents, international students need an apostilled diploma, visa documentation, health insurance, and, if applicable, results from language proficiency exams like IELTS (minimum 6.0 to 6.5) .
Yes—the Bienestar Office oversees occupational safety and student health. During the pandemic, QR-based access control was implemented to ensure controlled entry and screening.
Urban campus facilities in Bogotá and other sites use monitored entrance systems, structural controls, and regular occupational safety initiatives, in partnership with local authorities .
Though no full clinic is on-site, the university coordinates health guidance, medical referrals, and wellness campaigns through its Bienestar office and linked health services.
The university offers 22 undergraduate programs (e.g. Law, Engineering, Psychology, Business, Social Communication) and 49 postgraduate programs (30 specializations, 18 master’s, 1 doctorate).
Yes—international exchanges and dual-degree programs are available in Business, Engineering, and Social Communication, including undergraduate + master’s options in Valencia (Spain).
Students (from 4th semester with sufficient GPA) can participate in international academic weeks at CEISA Madrid, semester-long domestic and international exchanges, and dual-degree programs aligned with their discipline.
Yes—the university supports students with scholarships and financial aid for study abroad, through agreements with Colombian and Indonesian scholarship programs .
Students benefit from guidance on international language exams like IELTS/TOEFL, essential for accessing studies abroad and unlocking scholarships partnered through agencies .
Yes—UNIVERSIDAD collaborates with scholarship agencies, including KNB (Indonesia) and other international grant opportunities, facilitated by its International Relations Office.
Main campuses are in Bogotá (Calle 74 No. 14‑14), Barranquilla (since 2016), Santa Marta (since 1994), and the International Centre (CEISA) in Madrid, Spain.
There are no on-campus dorms; however, the International Office provides comprehensive guidance on shared/private apartments, neighborhoods, budgeting, and safety for off-campus housing .
International students receive assistance with visa logistics, housing, health insurance, neighborhood selection, and campus orientation—ensuring a smoother transition to Colombian life.
Yes—upon graduation, international students may apply for appropriate work or migrant visas (M visa), which allow them to live and work in Colombia; the university assists with guidance.
The International Relations Office supports visa application processes, document preparation, and provides official acceptance letters required for migration procedures.

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