Overview
Founded in 1948, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (Industrial University of Santander) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bucaramanga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Santander. This institution also has branch campuses in Bogotà, Barranca, Socorro, Barbosa and Màlaga. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 76-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Colombian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UIS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Universidad Industrial de Santander  |
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| Name (English) | Industrial University of Santander |
| Acronym | UIS |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Motto | Construimos futuro We build the future |
| Colours | Green and white |
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University Location
| Address | Ciudad Universitaria Carrera 27 Calle 9 Bucaramanga Santander Colombia |
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+57 (7) 634 4000 |
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+57 (7) 635 1946 |
| Other locations | Bogotà, Barranca, Socorro, Barbosa and Màlaga |
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