Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana

About

Located in Medellín, Colombia, Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana is a private institution widely recognized for its robust legal, social science, and business faculties. The university is particularly noted for its historic focus on law and socio-juridical research, making it a fitting destination for students interested in Latin American jurisprudence and regional development. While Spanish is the primary language of instruction across its undergraduate and graduate offerings, the institution welcomes international learners through various academic exchange agreements and mobility programs with partner universities abroad. International students are supported by the university’s institutional relations office, which assists with cultural integration, administrative onboarding, and connecting visiting scholars with local academic networks. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its founding ethos as a democratic, autonomous cooperative established by professors and students, fostering a uniquely collaborative campus culture centered on social responsibility.

Background

The Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana (UNAULA, English: Latin American Autonomous University) is a Colombian private university, located in the center of Medellín, Antioquia, founded in 1966 by dissident students and professors from the Universidad de Medellín. A well known former student was Pablo Escobar.

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