Location

Universidad de Los Andes Facultad de Medicina is located in Bogotá, Colombia.

Programs Offered

Universidad de Los Andes offers healthcare and medical programs, including:
– Medicine (MBBS/MD)
– Biomedical Engineering
– Nursing
– Psychology
– Public Health

Accreditation

Universidad de Los Andes is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Colombia. Its medical programs are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). The university also holds international accreditation for its high academic standards.

QS World Ranking

Universidad de Los Andes is ranked #1 in Colombia and among the top 10 universities in Latin America (QS Latin America University Rankings 2023). It is also ranked within the top 250 global universities in the QS World University Rankings (2023).

Enrollment

Universidad de Los Andes has an overall enrollment of approximately 20,000 students university-wide, with a significant number in healthcare programs.

Tuition Fees

  • Local students: ~$6,000 – $10,000 USD per year (varies by program).
  • International students: ~$8,000 – $12,000 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 (if required).

History

Universidad de Los Andes was established in 1948. Its medical program began in 1950.

Admissions Policy

Universidad de Los Andes admits both male and female students and welcomes international students.

Contact Information

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