History
On June 13, 1623, the Audiencia and the Archbishop acknowledged the papal brief and the Royal Decree authorizing the academic degrees in school that the Society of Jesus had established in Santa Fe since 1604. Then, students had time back there studied, including Pedro Claver, received their degree.
Education
The Javeriana University has promoted a greater articulation with schools that stand out for their high quality in basic education, with the aim of attracting students with excellent academic and personal conditions to our undergraduate programs.
Research
Research at the Javeriana University welcomes the fundamental ethical principles of respect for human dignity, the environment and the communities with which it comes forward. Research involving human beings or experimentation on living subjects or products derived therefrom, ensures compliance with the ethical, scientific, technical and administrative rules issued by the competent authorities.
Career
In the Javeriana University we will offer 39 different options to develop your career.
We have specialized vocational coaching services offered to applicants and their families spaces and tools to facilitate the process of career search.
Students have the opportunity to enroll simultaneously at two or more academic programs at the same level of training.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
377 -30
2024
347 35
2023
382
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
1201 -400
2023
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
1239 -322
2023
917
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Library services
The General Library acts as the depository for the theses and the degree works prepared by the university students, which are a requirement to qualify for an academic degree in a specific program.
Accreditation
The Ministry of National Education, through Resolution No. 1320, credited the June 12, 2003, at the Javeriana University, with a term of eight years. The Resolution stresses that the University "has achieved sufficient levels of quality, according to the rules governing the matter, will be publicly recognized this fact through a formal act of institutional accreditation".