Colombia
"All in all, my stay in Columbia was a personal gain for me. I met many nice people and made friendships. I encountered the cultural and scenic diversity of the country. Many times, I found myself outside of my comfort zone and learned new things through that. An especially important lesson for me was to be open to new experiences and take things as they come." (translated, 2018)
Located in the northern part of South America, Colombia is known for its breathtaking and diverse natural beauty: towering mountains, tropical rainforests, and beaches. Colombia is also famous for its rich cultural history and diversity, and of course its famous coffee! The University of Göttingen has two central partnerships in Colombia: The Universidad Nacional de Colombia and the historic Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Both are located in the capital Bogota. UNAL also has seven other regional campuses throughout the country.
Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL)
About the UniversityEstablished in 1867 UNAL is a large public research university with campuses across Colombia. It is part of what is known as the Golden Triangle of higher education in Colombia, being among the most selective and competitive universities in the country.
Campus: Bogotá and seven regional and satellite campuses in Medellín, Manizales, Palmira, Leticia, San Andrés, Arauca, Tumaco and La Paz, Cesar
Population: 53,000 students
Faculties: Anthropology, Architecture, Fine Arts, Biology, Political Science, Film, Law, Economics, Medicine and Health, Philology and Languages, Geology, Geography, History, Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Agriculture, Forestry.
Language requirements: Spanish B1
Housing: Students organise their own accommodation off-campus. Available rooms and apartments are posted in social media and on flyers around the university.
You can find more information on the university's website or in the MoveOn Portal.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
About the UniversityFounded in 1623, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is a private Catholic university and one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Colombia.
Campus: Bogotá and Cali-Valle
Population: 24,000 students
Faculties: Architecture and Design, Arts, Business Administration and Economics, Canon Law, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Environment and Rural studies, Languages and Communication, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Philosophy, Political Science and International relations, Psychology, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Theology, Bioethics.
Language requirements: Spanish B1
Housing:The university does not have dormitories but offers an accomodation service to assist with finding a local apartment or room for rent.
You can find more information on the university's website or in the MoveOn Portal.