De Los Andes University Bogota

The Los Andes university is located in the heart of Bogotá, and it hosts 176,000m2 of buildings and 50,000 m2 of green spaces, including 22,000m2 of wooded area. As well as classrooms, the university has 163 laboratories for teaching and research, a 600-person auditorium, two rooms for art exhibitions, a sports center with a semi-Olympic swimming pool, and facilities to undertake 45 different types of physical activity.

Universidad de los Andes was founded in 1948, and it was the first private university in Colombia that was independent of political or religious movements or parties. It was conceived as a study center, a research center, and a place where truth could be upheld.

Deadlines for nomination:

Apply for nomination to the International Office Law before 1 March in order to be included in the first nomination round of the next academic year.

Fall Semester deadline : 20 April
Spring Semester deadline: 19 October

Course information:

All courses available to exchange students can be found on the university website. See also this overview of courses.

Accommodation:

"Universidad de los Andes does not provide in campus housing. Each student is responsible to find their own accommodation. There are multiple housing alternatives near the university campus. The links can be found in the Handbook for international students"

Opposite the university, there is a complex with student rooms available for students. For more information, see this website.