Medellín, Colombia
Medellín, Colombia
Cost Of Living
Undergraduate Fees International Students
Post Graduate Fees International Students
Mayor of Medellín (2016–2019) and 2022 presidential candidate; alumnus holding an engineering degree from UdeM
Served as Colombia’s Inspector General (Procurador General) from 1987 until his assassination in 1988; a noted jurist-... View More
Served as Colombia’s Inspector General (Procurador General) from 1987 until his assassination in 1988; a noted jurist-lawyer alumnus. View Less
UdeM-trained lawyer turned politician—served as Representative (2010–2018) and Senator (2018–present), instrumenta... View More
UdeM-trained lawyer turned politician—served as Representative (2010–2018) and Senator (2018–present), instrumental in establishing the Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation. View Less
UdeM-affiliated researcher in wastewater treatment and circular economy, leading groups like MAT&MPAC
The below information is required while
completing the university application :
Academic Qualifications
Completion of secondary school (bachillerato).
Must take and pass the university’s entrance examination, as part of UdeM’s selective admission process.
Application Details
Complete the online registration, upload required documents, and pay the registration fee.
Typical fee is around US?$67 (~COP?312,000) .
Support Documentation
Valid ID (domestic: Colombian cédula; international: passport + visa).
Passport-style photo.
High-school diploma or certificate.
Additional required documents per official guidelines (e.g., proof of address)
Know moreUdeM’s Office for Research Results Transfer received renewed designation as an OTRI (Oficina de Transferencia de Resultados de Investigación) via Ministry Resolution 2445, recognizing the institution’s ongoing success in research, innovation, and tech transfer—cementing its importance in Colombia’s R+D ecosystem .
The Ministry of National Education and the National Accreditation Council confirmed a renewal of the university’s High-Quality Institutional Accreditation via Resolution 007470 on April 30, 2021. This six-year recognition reflects UdeM’s sustained excellence in teaching, research, and social engagement, in line with its “Campus Vivo” sustainability model.
The Master’s in Contemporary Procedural Law, offered by the Faculty of Law, was awarded individual High-Quality Accreditation by the Ministry through Resolution 003155 on March 1, 2021. This marked the first postgraduate programme at UdeM to earn this distinction, highlighting its scholarly impact and rigorous academic standards .
Housing the Gabriel Botero Obregón Theater (1,702 seats), the university operates the largest theatre in Medellín, hosting significant cultural, academic, and public events and reinforcing UdeM’s central role in Medellín’s cultural fabric .
A mechanical compactor using levers, magnets, and actuators to efficiently densify waste inside PET bottles of various sizes—designed for faster, easier household use by Mario A. Luna Del Risco, Carlos A. Arredondo Orozco, Sebastián V. Moncada, and Carlos E. Arrieta González.
A hybrid turbine system combining a propeller-style rotor with a conical spiral rotor (optionally with a diffuser) designed to harness hydropower in rivers and artificial channels using lower-cost materials, developed by Rubén D. Montoya Ramírez and Daniel López de Mesa Aguilar .
An electromechanical device that detects gas leaks and automatically turns off stove knobs, also offering remote-control features—invented by Mauricio González Palacio and Mario A. Luna Del Risco (US Patent No. 11,162,686) .
A construction system and method for building post-tensioned retaining walls using masonry—offering faster installation and lower costs, with real-world prototypes implemented in Granada, Amagá, Rionegro, and Medellín by Ricardo L. Bonnet Díaz and John M. García Giraldo .
Embark on your educational journey with confidence! Our team of admission experts is here to guide you through the process. Book a free session now to receive personalized advice, assistance with applications, and insights into your dream school. Whether you're applying to college, graduate school, or specialized programs, we're here to help you succeed.