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Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia

country rank  55
world rank  4872

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University Overview

Established in 1972, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia (Simón Bolívar University, Colombia) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Barranquilla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Atlantico. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia (USB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia (USB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 47 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Colombian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Name Simón Bolívar University, Colombia
Acronym USB
Founded 1972
Motto Simón Bolívar Tú Universidad
Simón Bolívar Your University
Colours Green

University Location

Address Carrera 54 No. 59-76
Barranquilla
50595 Atlantico
Colombia
Tel +57 (5) 368 7759
Fax +57 (5) 368 2892

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 70-80%
Admission Office Carrera 54 No. 59-76
Barranquilla 50595
(5) 344 4333
(5) 368 6680

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 10,000-14,999
Academic Staff 1,000-1,499
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia's Library
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia


Year of first Accreditation

2016


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Pacto Global Red Colombia
  • Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
  • Union of University Social Responsibility of Latin America (URSULA)

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Online Courses

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Site last updated: Sunday, 19 September 2021

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