How to Apply to Universities in Colombia (2027): Step by Step
Foreign students in Colombia need a visitor visa (type V) in the student category, valid for up to two years, with proof of admission, health insurance and funds. Postgraduate students may work up to 20 hours a week, and graduates with doctorates, or undergraduates in skills-shortage fields, can apply for a work visa. At Universidad de los Andes, 2026 undergraduate tuition is COP 26,860,000 a semester, and first-semester 2027 applications close on 7 December 2026.
Apply to the university (Uniandes first-semester 2027 undergraduate applications close 7 December 2026).
Obtain the admission or enrolment certificate and health insurance for the whole stay.
Apply online for a visitor visa (type V), student category, with a letter explaining your studies and six months of bank statements showing at least ten minimum monthly wages of income.
Wait up to 30 calendar days for a decision and pay the visa fee.