Overview
Established in 1937, the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Pontificia Bolivariana University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medellín (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Antioquia. This institution also has branch campuses in Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Montería and Palmira. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, 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 87-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana  |
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| Name (English) | Pontificia Bolivariana University |
| Acronym | UPB |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Motto | Formación integral para la transformación social y humana Integral education for social and human transformation |
| Colours | Red, yellow and black |
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University Location
| Address | Circular 1 No. 70-01 Medellín 56006 Antioquia Colombia |
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+57 (4) 354 4546 |
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+57 (4) 250 2080 |
| Other locations | Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Montería and Palmira |
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