Master's
Beca Colombia (ICETEX)
Full tuition + stipend, per call
Universidad Industrial de Santander
Bucaramanga, Colombia
"A public engineering university in Bucaramanga"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
25%
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#1201 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Universidad Industrial de Santander
Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is a public university in Bucaramanga, founded in 1948. It is known for engineering and also teaches sciences, health and humanities.
Rankings & Recognition
#1201
Accredited by the Colombian Ministry of National Education.
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universidad Industrial de Santander's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
#
Employer Reputation
#
Faculty Student Ratio
#
Citations per Faculty
#
#
Key Facts
1948
Founded
Bucaramanga
Location
Public
Type
Popular Programs
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Medicine
Human Sciences
Geology
Chemistry
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
Language of instruction
|
Spanish |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
85%
I-20 Processing
Student visa (Type M)
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Beca Colombia (ICETEX)
Career Outcomes
13%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff —
Student-Staff Ratio —
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
The main campus is in Bucaramanga, Santander.
Campus Details
Main
campus (Campus Universitario Principal
CUP)
Bucaramanga
founded
1953
25.5
hectares. Satellite campuses in Barrancabermeja
Barbosa
Málaga
Piedecuesta
and Socorro.
Campus Forecast
Bucaramanga
Barrancabermeja
Barbosa
Málaga
Piedecuesta
Socorro
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Residences for low-income male students via Bienestar Universitario; downtown Bucaramanga residence with 43 rooms (up to 100 students).
Dining
University dining halls in the Student Welfare Building
plus a healthy meal combo at the Bienestar Campestre restaurant.
Health & Wellness
Medical
dental
psychological counseling and physiotherapy services on campus
plus UISALUD health unit.
Activities & Clubs
Sports teams
artistic groups
and weekly cultural events (cinema
performing arts
Viernes Cultural).
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
$4,500 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Scholarships at Universidad Industrial de Santander
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma and passport. Spanish proficiency for Spanish-taught programmes.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for master's programmes. Spanish proficiency for Spanish-taught programmes.
Acceptance Rate
25%
English Proficiency
Language of instruction
SpanishRequired Documents
Passport copy
Academic certificates (apostilled)
Academic transcripts
Spanish proficiency proof (if required)
Health insurance
Application form
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick a programme on the university website.
2
Apply online
Fill in the online application form and pay any fee.
3
Upload documents
Upload apostilled certificates, transcripts and passport.
4
Admission letter
Receive the admission letter if selected.
5
Student visa
Apply for a Colombian student visa with the admission letter.
6
Arrive & register
Arrive, enrol and register as a foreign resident (cedula de extranjeria).
Campus & Location
The main campus is in Bucaramanga, Santander.
Bachelor's
5
Universidad Industrial de Santander
📍 Bucaramanga
Bachelor's
Petroleum Engineering
Universidad Industrial de Santander
📍 Bucaramanga
Bachelor's
Industrial Engineering
Universidad Industrial de Santander
📍 Bucaramanga
Bachelor's
Medicine
Universidad Industrial de Santander
📍 Bucaramanga
Bachelor's
Chemistry
Enquire Now
Fill in your details to enquire about Universidad Industrial de Santander