Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Colombia
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Located in Bogotá, Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is one of the country's most prestigious private institutions, renowned academically for its strong programs in medicine, business administration, engineering, and the social sciences. For international students, the university offers a welcoming and globally connected environment supported by its dedicated International Relations Office, which facilitates exchange agreements with universities worldwide. While the majority of undergraduate instruction is in Spanish, the institution increasingly offers a selection of courses and materials taught in English to accommodate visiting students. International learners benefit from comprehensive integration support, including Spanish language courses, cultural orientation programs, and a vibrant campus life featuring numerous student clubs. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its stunning, sprawling campus nestled in the foothills of the Andes, combining historic Jesuit architecture with modern research facilities right in the heart of Colombia's dynamic capital.
Background
The Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (English: Xavierian Pontifical University) is a private university in Colombia founded in 1623. It is one of the oldest and most traditional Colombian universities, directed by the Society of Jesus, with its main facilities in Bogotá and a second campus in Cali. "La Javeriana", as it is known by its students, has traditionally educated the Colombian upper class. It is one of the 33 universities entrusted to the Society of Jesus in Latin America and one of 167 around the world. The Bogotá campus has 18 schools comprising 61 departments and 242 academic programs catering to areas of knowledge, giving the university its multidisciplinary nature. It has 45 buildings in 445 acres (1.80 km2). The Pance, Cali campus offers 18 schools in four faculties. Its Law School recently received a high-quality accreditation by Resolution 6808 on 6 August 2010, from the Ministry of National Education. The campus in Cali has sectional divisions of the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC), Temple University's Fox School of Business, and others. The university is one of the twelve universities in Colombia...
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