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The purpose of Universidad de Antioquia is to pursuit, develop, and spread knowledge in the fields of humanities, science, arts, philosophy, and technology through research, teaching, and outreach activities.

History

Universidad de Antioquia was founded in 1803. Since 1789, the institution had served as high school, convent, and headquarters for the military forces. Currently, UdeA is the second most important public university in Colombia.

Education

Faculties:

  • Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Communications
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Law and Political Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical and Food Sciences
  • Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
  • National Faculty of Public Health

Research

At UdeA, the purpose of research is the generation and verification of knowledge, as well as the production and adaptation of technologies for the search of solutions to the problems of the region and the country.

University of Antioquia Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #781 Ranking
  • 23 Scholarships
  • 1,386 Academic Staff
  • 30,844 Students
  • Public Institution Type

University of Antioquia Overview

University of Antioquia Scholarships

University of Antioquia Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Antioquia. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available

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University of Antioquia Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 13.2% Colombia
Top 30% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

781

By TopUniversities

Climbed 10 places compared to 2025

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.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
701 791 781

World University Rankings

1201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 - 1201

Academic Ranking of World Universities

801

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
- - 801

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

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.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
851 - -

Library services

  • The Carlos Gaviria Díaz Central Library is part of the main campus

Medical services

The health area consists of the following facilities:

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • National Faculty of Public Health
  • Neuroscience Group of the Faculty of Medicine
  • Pathology Institute of the Faculty of Medicine

Campus life

It is located in the city of Medellín, between Calle 67 (Barranquilla) and Carrera 55 (Avenida del Ferrocarril). Its construction finished in 1966, with a total area of 287,467 m2 and a built-up area of 133,942  m2. It has pedestrian areas as well as green and open spaces. Besides the classroom blocks, laboratories, and administrative offices, the main campus hosts the Universidad de Antioquia University Museum, the Camilo Torres Restrepo University Theater, the Carlos Gaviria Díaz Central Library, and an extensive sports complex.

Accreditation

On September 5th, 2003, Universidad de Antioquia was the first public university in Colombia to be granted the high-quality institutional accreditation for nine years by the Ministry of National Education. On December 14th, 2012, the National Council of Accreditation consecutively renewed, for 10 years, such accreditation of the university. Universidad de Antioquia along with Universidad de los Andes, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, and Universidad del Valle are the only universities to have been acknowledged for the longest periods of this institutional accreditation in the country.

University of Antioquia Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Colombia Country
Antioquia City

University of Antioquia Student Reviews & Awards

4.2

Based on 5 reviews

  • 5 Star
    1 Review
  • 4 Star
    4 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    0 Reviews
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4/5

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Studying Software Engineering at Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios in Medellín has been a valuable and inspiring journey so far. As a current third-semester student, I can say that the program offers a solid foundation in both theory and practical skills. The courses are well-structured, and the curriculum is aligned with real-world industry needs, which is something I really appreciate. The campus in Medellín has a friendly atmosphere, and the learning environment feels supportive and collaborative. The professors are knowledgeable and passionate about their subjects, which motivates me to keep learning and pushing myself. One of the things I like most is how the university emphasizes both technical and human values — you feel you're being trained not just as a developer, but also as a well-rounded professional. Overall, the experience has been great so far. I’m looking forward to continuing my studies and seeing how much more I can grow as a future software engineer.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Feb 2024 - Nov 2028
Posted on Apr 2025
4/5

Good university

The only bad thing about the university is student protests and strikes that delay your degree.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2017 - Jun 2024
Posted on Jan 2024
4/5

excellent university!

This university has taught me so many things, the professors are trained and have a lot of experience in research and projects throughout the Antioquia region, the subjects are very well chosen and structured and there are many resources and materials for students.

Posted by Jesús
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2023
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