Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

Overview

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB) is a private Catholic university in Colombia, established in 1936 by the Archdiocese of Medellín. It is known for its academic excellence and strong Catholic foundation, holding High-Quality Institutional Accreditation and a Pontifical title from the Holy See. The main campus is in Medellín, with additional campuses in Bucaramanga, Montería, Palmira, and Bogotá. UPB also offers elementary and high school programs.

The university provides a wide range of academic programs, including approximately 75–77 undergraduate programs and around 24–109 graduate programs, covering fields such as Architecture, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences. UPB is recognized for its innovative programs in industrial design, nanotechnology, and video game design engineering. The university emphasizes research and innovation, particularly in sustainable development, and has been certified as "Carbon Neutral." With a student body of about 25,000 to 30,000, UPB serves students from preschool to doctoral levels and engages with the community through cultural and health services.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +57 604 7860146
• Website: upb.edu.co
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/universidad-pontificia-bolivariana

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Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches