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Simón Bolívar University, Colombia

country rank  31
world rank  3188

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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 (Ministry of National Education), Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia (USB) is a large-sized (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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 52-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Colombian higher education organization a moderately 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 aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Simón Bolívar University, Colombia
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym USB
Founded 1972
Motto Simón Bolívar Tú Universidad
Simón Bolívar Your University
Colours Green
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Carrera 59 No. 59-65
Barranquilla
50595 Atlantico
Colombia
Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Phone Number (5) 368 7759
Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Fax Number (5) 368 2892
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Recognition and Accreditation

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2016


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized 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 or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Simón Bolívar University, Colombia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Simón Bolívar University, Colombia is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's academic range and degree level offering.



Simón Bolívar University, Colombia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Simón Bolívar University, Colombia categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Simón Bolívar University, Colombia.



Simón Bolívar University, Colombia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Admission Info


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Admission Office Admission Office

Carrera 54 No. 59-76
Barranquilla 50595
(5) 344 4333
(5) 368 6680

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Size and Profile


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Control Type Control Type

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Entity Type Entity Type

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Facilities


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Library University Library

Yes Visit Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Library


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Services


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Simón Bolívar University, Colombia's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Simón Bolívar University, Colombia Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

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


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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Simón Bolívar, Colombia's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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