Location

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá Facultad de Medicina is located in Bogotá, Colombia.

Programs Offered

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá offers healthcare and medical programs, including:
– Medicine (MBBS/MD)
– Nursing
– Biomedical Engineering
– Odontology (Dentistry)
– Physical Therapy
– Psychology
– Public Health

Accreditation

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Colombia. Its medical programs are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and have international accreditation by Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF) for their humanitarian focus.

QS World Ranking

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá is ranked #1 in Colombia (2023) and is within the top 500 globally in the QS World University Rankings.

Enrollment

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá has an overall enrollment of approximately 20,000 students university-wide, with a significant number in healthcare programs.

Tuition Fees

  • Local students: ~$5,000 – $8,000 USD per year (varies by program).
  • International students: ~$6,000 – $9,000 USD per year (varies by program).

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Completion of secondary education with a strong science background.
– Competitive GPA (minimum 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent).
– Language proficiency: Spanish (for Spanish-taught programs).
– Personal statement and letters of recommendation.
– Health examination report.
– Entrance examination or interview (required).

History

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá was established in 1623. Its medical program began in 1946.

Admissions Policy

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá admits both male and female students and welcomes international students.

Contact Information

  • For general inquiries: admisiones@javeriana.edu.co
  • For specific program-related questions: medicina@javeriana.edu.co