Universidad Santo Tomás

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Located in Bogotá, Colombia, Universidad Santo Tomás is a historic private institution recognized across the country for its strong academic offerings in philosophy, theology, law, and engineering. As the oldest university in Colombia, founded by the Dominican Order, it carries a deeply rooted tradition of humanistic education that shapes its curriculum and campus culture. International students are well supported by the Office of International and Interinstitutional Relations, which facilitates exchange programs, assists with cultural adaptation, and helps incoming students navigate university life. While the vast majority of degree programs are taught in Spanish, the university increasingly offers courses with international components and language support to accommodate visiting scholars and degree-seeking international peers. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its multi-campus national system spread across several Colombian cities, allowing students to engage with diverse regional contexts while remaining part of a unified academic community.

Background

Saint Thomas University (Spanish: Universidad Santo Tomás) is a Roman Catholic university located in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the oldest Colombian university, founded in 1580 by the Dominican Order. It has campuses in Bucaramanga, Tunja, Medellín, and Villavicencio, and offers distance education.

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