Pontifical Javeriana University

Cali, Colombia

Dates and Deadlines

Term:

Spring

Fall

Academic Year

Start Date

See Advisor

End Date

See Advisor

Deadline

9/15/2022

2/15/2023

Information

Area of Study:

Anthropology/Archaeology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dental Hygiene, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, Engineering (General), History, International Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Mathematics, Medicine - General Study, Music, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology

Program Type:

Exchange

Language of Instruction:

Spanish

GPA:

2.75

Language Prerequisite:

300-Level or Above

Advisor Name:

Madde Lesnewich

Advisor Email:

studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana has 18 faculties offering 35 undergraduate programs, 100 specializations, 29 Masters and 8PhDs. The University has 19,000 undergraduate students and 4,300 graduate students. Additionally, there are 1,364 full-time professors, 2,702 associate professors and 1,568 members of administrative staff.

The campus of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is open, allowing free public access and is located between Seventh Avenue and Fifth Avenue, and 39th and 45th streets in the area known as Chapinero, near the center of the city and place through which some of the main roads pass, which facilitates access to the means of transportation and to the different places of interest, shopping centers, restaurants and also serves as a meeting place for students living in the sector.

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Academics

Semester 1: January – June

Semester 2: July – December

The university offers 40 undergraduate programs, 69 professional specializations, 45 medical and surgical specializations, 8 dentistry specializations, 22 masters, and 4 Ph.D.s.

Based on its prestige and the quality of its academic offerings, Pontifical Xavierian University selects those students with the highest academic credentials. Its graduates are known for their professional quality, their skills for teamwork and value-centered human leadership.

More information regarding academics can be found on the university website.

NOTE: GEO works to provide the most accurate academic information for each program, but please confirm on the host institution website. This is particularly important for program dates, as study abroad students may be asked to arrive early for orientation, language immersion, or other activities.

Location

Bogota is the capital city of Colombia and the center of the Capital District, divided into 20 localities. It is also the capital of the state of Cundinamarca.

Located in the center of the country in the area known as Sabana de Bogota, in turn, is part of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, plateau located in the Eastern Cordillera, a branch of the Cordillera of the Andes. Its population is 6,776,009 people and if you include the metropolitan area it has 7,881,156 people in total. Bogotá is the most important cultural and economic center in Colombia, and one of the largest in Latin America. The great cultural offer is represented in many museums, theaters and libraries, some of which are the largest in the country. It is also home to major festivals with broad experience and national and international recognition. The academic activity is also highlighted, since some of the most important Colombian based in the city.

Housing

No on-campus housing is available.

However, off-campus housing is available.

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