Exchange Semester

Check if your home university has an exchange agreement with us. Coming to Uniandes as an exchange student is an excellent opportunity for you to take subjects of your academic program while expanding your vision on your study field. In addition, you will have the possibility to experience Colombian culture, practice your Spanish and develop skills for your personal and professional growth.

For more information on this point you can review our institutional fact sheet English - Spanish

Application requirements for Undergraduate students

You are considered an undergraduate exchange student if you are taking at least 50% of your credits at undergraduate level in Uniandes.

If you would like to take classes at undergraduate level, you have to:

• Be enrolled in your university for at least 1 year.

• Be nominated by your home institution.

• Have a Spanish a B1 certificate in order to take classes in Spanish, or an English B2 certificate and an A2 Spanish certificate if you are taking classes in English.

Application requirements for Master students

You are considered a master exchange student if you are taking at least 50% of your credits at master level in Uniandes, and if you are registered in a master degree at your home institution.

If you would like to take classes at master level, you have to:

• Be enrolled in your university in a master degree.

• Be nominated by your home institution.

• Have a Spanish a B1 certificate in order to take classes in Spanish, or an English B2 certificate and an A2 Spanish certificate if you are taking classes in English

• Include your Curriculum Vitae in your application (mandatory)

​Special requirements to apply for the School of Management

Required Work Experience - School of Management MBA students have an average of 5 years of work experience (minimum of 3 years). As part of class participation and course work, students are expected to draw on these experiences as they relate to course subject matter. As such, we expect students who will be able to perform at this level and who will not be at a disadvantage compared to their classmates.

• Exchange students without work experience will be accepted in pre-experience master programs and in upper-division undergraduate courses, if they comply with all the course prerequisites.