Location

Universidad Industrial de Santander Escuela de Medicina is located in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia.

Programs Offered

Universidad Industrial de Santander offers healthcare and medical programs, including:
– Medicine (MBBS/MD)
– Nursing
– Public Health
– Biomedical Sciences
– Physical Therapy

Accreditation

Universidad Industrial de Santander is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Colombia. Its medical program is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and accredited by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (ACOFAMEN).

QS World Ranking

Universidad Industrial de Santander is ranked #70 in the QS Latin America University Rankings 2023. It is one of Colombia’s top-ranked universities, particularly for its medical and healthcare programs.

Enrollment

Universidad Industrial de Santander has an overall enrollment of approximately 20,000 students university-wide, with a significant number in the medical program.

Tuition Fees

  • Local students: ~$1,000 – $3,000 USD per year (subsidized by the Colombian government, varies by program).
  • International students: ~$2,000 – $4,000 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 (mandatory).

History

Universidad Industrial de Santander was established in 1948. Its medical program also began in 1948.

Admissions Policy

Universidad Industrial de Santander admits both male and female students and welcomes international students.

Contact Information

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