Universidad del Norte

The program is open to Purdue students who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity and a desire to experience another culture.

This university offers some classes in English. Most classes are offered in Spanish and will require advanced Spanish language skills. You can also learn Spanish at Uninorte.

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

UniNorte has the following schools available for students to take courses in:

• Architecture, Urbanism and Design

• Law, Political Science and International Relations

• Business School

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Engineering

• Language Institute

Some courses are offered in English, but the majority of courses are taught in Spanish.You can also learn Spanish at Uninorte, please visit the Spanish Program website for more information.

You can explore more about the different areas you can take courses in here.

UniNorte's international programs office arranges cultural activities, day trips, and excursions for its visiting students. Examples of possible activities are a Barranquilla city tour, visit to Casa del Carnaval, day trips to Cartagena and/or Santa Marta, an International Students Fair, and dance and cooking classes.

Uninorte assists students with locating accommodations for the semester. Options are family home stays, room rentals, or apartment rentals with other international students.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Fall 2022

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Colombia in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Colombia in list)