QS World Ranking
#251
Acceptance Rate
36%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$9,000
On-Campus Housing
Find Own
QS Best Student City
#41
Bogotá
Application Deadline
November 30
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
20,000
students
International Students
8%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Colombia's top university in Bogotá — Latin America's fastest-growing major city and tech startup scene.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Colombia's most prestigious private university. Bogotá is becoming a major Latin American tech and startup hub.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Universidad de los Andes
Acceptance Rate
36%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
November 30
Instruction Language
Spanish/English
School Type
Private
Annual Tuition
$9,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via Uniandes online portal
- High school transcripts (translated if not in Spanish/English)
- Spanish proficiency recommended; some English programs available
- SABER 11 (Colombian college exam) or equivalent for international students
- Personal statement required for some programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- Spanish/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$9,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- November 30
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Private
- Acceptance Rate
- 36%
- QS Best Student City (Bogotá)
- #41 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Merit Scholarship
- ✓Need-based Grants
Cost of Living — Bogotá, Colombia
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$980
vs. avg US college student
48% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Bogotá is very affordable for US students. The university neighborhood (La Candelaria) is safe and vibrant. Colombian coffee culture is world-class.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Universidad de los Andes as a US Student
Universidad de los Andes is located in Bogotá, Colombia and is ranked #251in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Business, Law, Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in Spanish/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$9,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 36%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of November 30. Scholarships available include the Merit Scholarship.