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The University of the Andes, also known as Uniandes, is located in Bogot¨¢, towards the west of Colombia. Founded in 1948 as an independent private higher education institution, it had just seven programmes, with a handful of students and teachers. It has since made its name in South America as one of the country¡¯s leading universities.

Situated in the city centre of Bogot¨¢ ¨C the largest city in Colombia ¨C the university is well-connected to transport routes, the country¡¯s financial hubbub and a vibrant local culture: classical landmarks, museums and galleries are dotted around the city and the El Dorado International Airport is a short drive away.

There are nine Schools: Medicine, Science, Engineering, Law, Economics, Social Science, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, and Architecture and Design. This wide-ranging capacity attracts students from around the world.

It is an innovation- and research-led university with 163 laboratories, and admission is competitive. Its students tend to have a strong academic background before applying. The university aims to produce ¡°highly skilled¡± and ¡°well-rounded¡± graduates. Many stay on to pursue further studies. One of the most renowned alumni of the university is former president of Colombia, C¨¦sar Gaviria.

One of the university¡¯s key goals is to become a ¡°benchmark in education¡± and it says the curriculum flexibility offered allows students to shape their studies in line with what they are interested in. It also promotes diversity and encourages extracurricular participation in a wide range of fields, from sport clubs to societies.

The striking campus has wide green spaces and the university follows a sustainability plan to reduce its impact on the environment.