Pontificia Bolivariana University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1681 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #90 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #7 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #2 of 22 | In Medellin |
| #791 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 49 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.upb.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and state entrance examination. Entrance examination for Graphic and Industrial Design |
| Academic Calendar | January to November (January - June; July-November) |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Pontificia Bolivariana University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Pontificia Bolivariana University has published 12,133 scientific papers with 70,290 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, and Chemistry.
Pontificia Bolivariana University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 25 | 4 |
| 1994 | 13 | 6 |
| 1995 | 28 | 11 |
| 1996 | 16 | 11 |
| 1997 | 24 | 24 |
| 1998 | 29 | 21 |
| 1999 | 20 | 33 |
| 2000 | 33 | 34 |
| 2001 | 55 | 34 |
| 2002 | 59 | 67 |
| 2003 | 56 | 85 |
| 2004 | 85 | 125 |
| 2005 | 119 | 230 |
| 2006 | 124 | 293 |
| 2007 | 187 | 398 |
| 2008 | 219 | 477 |
| 2009 | 225 | 629 |
| 2010 | 352 | 829 |
| 2011 | 342 | 1116 |
| 2012 | 478 | 1304 |
| 2013 | 638 | 1439 |
| 2014 | 606 | 1853 |
| 2015 | 589 | 2079 |
| 2016 | 761 | 2304 |
| 2017 | 989 | 2918 |
| 2018 | 733 | 3506 |
| 2019 | 689 | 4778 |
| 2020 | 1100 | 6134 |
| 2021 | 698 | 7498 |
| 2022 | 664 | 7581 |
| 2023 | 674 | 8663 |
| 2024 | 459 | 8682 |
| 2025 | 260 | 7903 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Pontificia Bolivariana University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Cost per semester (COP) |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 13,000,000 |
| Business Administration | 10,500,000 |
| Communications | 10,500,000 |
| Computer Science | 11,500,000 |
| Dentistry | 22,000,000 |
| Education | 8,500,000 |
| Engineering | 12,000,000 |
| Law | 14,000,000 |
| Medicine | 28,000,000 |
| Nursing | 10,500,000 |
| Psychology | 10,500,000 |
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Pontificia Bolivariana University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Pontificia Bolivariana University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Profesional Universitario | Advertising and Publicity, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Data Processing, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Foreign Languages Education, Graphic Design, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Journalism, Law, Literature, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Administrative Law, Agricultural Business, Anaesthesiology, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Cardiology, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Dermatology, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Endocrinology, Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Management, Family Studies, Finance, Fiscal Law, Foreign Languages Education, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Human Resources, Information Technology, Interior Design, Journalism, Labour Law, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Medicine, Midwifery, Natural Resources, Nephrology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Private Law, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Administration, Radiology, Rheumatology, Robotics, Social Psychology, Surgery, Textile Technology, Treatment Techniques, Writing |
| Maestría | Administration, Agricultural Business, Architecture, Art Management, Biological and Life Sciences, Cinema and Television, Communication Studies, Consumer Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Foreign Languages Education, Health Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Psychology, Theology, Urban Studies |
| Doctorado | Communication Studies, Design, Education, Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Theology |
Pontificia Bolivariana University alumni
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Juanes
- Occupations
- composermusic arrangerguitaristsinger
- Biography
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Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez, known professionally as Juanes ( Spanish: [ˈxwanes]), is a Colombian musician and singer, a former member of the rock band Ekhymosis. Since releasing his solo debut album Fíjate Bien in 2000, Juanes has won 26 Latin Grammy Awards and sold more than 15 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time.
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Belisario Betancur
- Occupations
- politicianwriterlawyerdiplomatjournalist
- Biography
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Belisario Betancur Cuartas was a Colombian politician who served as the 27th President of Colombia from 1982 to 1986. He was a member of the Colombian Conservative Party. His presidency was noted for its attempted peace talks with several Colombian guerrilla groups. He was also one of the few presidents to abstain from participating in politics after leaving office.
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Héctor Abad Faciolince
- Occupations
- translatorliterary criticjournalistwriter
- Biography
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Héctor Abad Faciolince is a Colombian novelist, essayist, journalist, and editor who also holds Spanish citizenship. Abad is considered one of the most talented post-Latin American Boom writers in Latin American literature. Abad is best known for his bestselling novel Angosta and, more recently, El Olvido que Seremos (t. Oblivion: A Memoir).
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Federico Gutiérrez
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Federico Andrés Gutiérrez Zuluaga is a Colombian politician, civil engineer, who currently serves as the mayor of Medellín, having held this office previously from 2016 to 2019. Before being mayor, he had been a member of the Medellín municipal council from 2004 to 2011. A member of the Creemos Colombia party, Gutiérrez was the candidate for the 2022 Colombian presidential election as the winner of the primary of the conservative Team for Colombia coalition.
Pontificia Bolivariana University faculties and divisions
| School : Architecture and Design | Architecture, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design |
|---|---|
| School : Economics, Administration and Commerce | Business Administration, Economics, International Business |
| School : Education and Pedagogy | Art Education, Education, Foreign Languages Education, Native Language Education |
| School : Engineering | Administration, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Safety Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology |
| School : Health Sciences | Medicine, Nursing |
| School : Law and Political Science | Law, Political Sciences |
| School : Social Sciences | Advertising and Publicity, Journalism, Mass Communication, Psychology, Social Work |
| School : Theology, Philosophy and Humanities | History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Education, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | UPB Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación Nacional; Ministerio de Gobierno |
| Motto | Formación integral para la transformación social y humana Integral education for social and human transformation |
| Colors | red, yellow, black |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus Laureles Circular 1a 70-01 Medellín, Antioquia Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,529,000 |