Quindío, Colombia
Quindío, Colombia
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Recognized among eight distinguished graduates for achievements and innovation in 2023 .
Honored as a face of excellence (“Los rostros de la excelencia Uniquindiana”) for academic leadership
Celebrated in the alumni spotlight for research achievements and contributions to university development .
Another featured academic figure celebrated for leadership and impact .
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Identity Documents
Colombian applicants: valid citizenship or residence document.
International students: passport and student visa.
Completed Pre-registration
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High School Diploma
Provide a certified copy of the high school diploma or official certificate of pending graduation.
Saber?ICFES Test
Present the Saber?ICFES (national high school exit exam) score certificate.
Program-Specific Requirements
Health-related programs may require additional components, e.g., written entrance test or interviews (e.g., medical specialties)
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The Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (Minciencias) categorized 67 research groups and 129 researchers, including 4 in A1 and 7 ranked A—highlighting strong institutional research performance .
Quindío medical students won the Best Oral Presentation award (100/100 score) for their research on congenital toxoplasmosis at a recent national conference.
UniQuindío was ranked in the top 30 Colombian universities and within the top 124 in Latin America in the SCImago Institutions Rankings (Q2 category), underscoring its rising research capacity and international visibility.
Awarded a patent for a novel method producing recombinant proteins SATANIN1-CPDH8 and SATANIN1-XA-XTEN-H8, a bioengineered peptide derived from regional scarab beetles, to combat bacterial resistance .
Between 2018 and 2019, the university climbed from rank #459 to #412 globally in the SCImago research ranking—a 47-place move reflecting improved scientific output and impact .
Researchers developed and exhibited “Ecoglobo”, an environmental innovation capable of absorbing CO₂ and releasing oxygen; it was showcased in Paris.
The university earned Colombia’s High‑Quality Institutional Accreditation in 2018 and successfully renewed it in 2022 for another 6-year term, ensuring sustained excellence in governance, academic quality, infrastructure, and regional impact .
The university received a patent for a portable micromachine measuring tension and torsion in plant fibers—recognized as its fourth granted patent .
This method employs a modified QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) protocol that uses pyrolized activated charcoal derived from Guadua angustifolia (a regional bamboo) to remove pesticide residues in food samples. It enables efficient, cost‑effective testing, contributing significantly to food safety and agro-industrial quality control in Colombia and beyond.
A portable electromechanical device engineered to measure mechanical properties (tension and torsion) in small vegetable fibers. Designed to function under a stereomicroscope, this micromachine aids research in material science, particularly in studying natural fibers like cotton or bamboo .
A peptide innovation derived from insect cecropins (antimicrobial proteins) designed to combat bacteria resistant to antibiotics. It demonstrates strong antibacterial action with low toxicity against human cells—offering a promising candidate for treatments of hospital-acquired infections.
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