Universidad del Norte
Program Details
| Program Location |
Barranquilla, Colombia
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20228
|
| Duration |
Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Fall 2025 |
07/23/25 to 12/04/25
|
| Past Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
01/19/25 to 06/06/25 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Founded in 1966 in the city of Barranquilla, the Universidad del Norte (Uninorte) is an institution dedicated to the well-rounded development of the individual at the higher education level. The university provides an environment of creative education and a campus where students can learn from the best and brightest teachers and make a positive difference in the community. UniNorte is a private university with around 10,000 students.
Barranquilla is a vivid, cosmopolitan, and industrial city located in the northern Caribbbean Coast region of Colombia. It is Colombia's fourth largest city with over two million people.
The spring semester typically runs from January - June.
The fall semester typically runs from July - November.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
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.
GPA Requirement:
2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Liberal Arts] [
Daniels School of Business] [
College of Science]
Specifically from:
CS (SCI)
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.
Academic 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.
Excursions
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.
Housing
Uninorte assists students with locating accommodations for the semester. Options are family home stays, room rentals, or apartment rentals with other international students.
Estimated Program Costs
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. 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. Please note the housing cost includes meals as well.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Fall 2025
|
Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition |
Check Tuition |
| Program Fee |
$0.00
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per semester
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,000.00 |
| Housing |
$3,800.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$200.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$1,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) |
$175.00 |
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
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.
Application Deadlines
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure 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.
| Program Application Deadline
|
| Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
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.
Resources
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383
or email
studyabroad@purdue.edu.
