Universidad de los Andes is an independent and innovative institution, which fosters pluralism, tolerance and respect.

It aims for academic excellence, while providing rigorous, critical and ethical character development opportunities for its students, enhancing their awareness of social and citizenship responsibilities.

A highly skilled, knowledgeable and prestigious faculty supports research, contributes to the development of Colombia and transcends its geographical boundaries.

Universidad de los Andes is the only Colombian university within the world’s top 262 universities, according to the QS 2014/2015 (World University Ranking). According to the QS Ranking for Latin America, Universidad de los Andes is the fifth best university in this region.

Universidad de los Andes’ School of Business Administration is within the one percent of business schools in the world that has the triple accreditation of AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, and eight engineering programs with international accreditation (ABET).

Universidad de los Andes is the only Colombian private university with national accreditation for ten years, until 2025. It has 603 full-time professors, 65% of whom hold doctoral degrees – the highest percentage in the country.