Colombia

Key facts

Our representative

We have a dedicated representative in Bogota, Maria Cecilia Pineda at The Grad School who is able to offer advice on studying here.

International Student Advice Service

Our international student advice team support all our international students during their studies. They have drop-in sessions or appointments on campus and have a number of useful services available:

• pre-arrival advice and support
• cultural and social orientation
• advice and checking service for visa applications and extensions
• general advice on invalid visas, refusals and appeals
• welfare and support issues

Societies

During your studies it is important to feel involved with university life. You will find a range of societies here where you can meet people and participate in events and social occasions.

Careers

It is important to consider your career options when deciding where to study.

The University of Bath offers support and careers guidance to home and international students as well as assistance in finding part-time work:

• University of Bath Careers Service
• Students’ Union JobLink

Entry requirements

These requirements will vary from subject to subject. You also need to look at course entry requirements in our undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses.

Foundation programmes

Colombian high school certificate (Bachillerato)

The Colombian high school certificate (Bachillerato) is not a sufficient qualification for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes. If you have been through the Colombian school system, you will need to undertake a bridging qualification. We recommend our Foundation Year as the ideal preparation for undergraduate studies.

Undergraduate programmes

A Level or International Baccalaureate (IB)

We welcome applications from students taking A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and certain other internationally recognised qualifications for direct entry into our undergraduate programmes. We have in the past received applications from students attending international schools in Colombia as well as Colombian students undertaking their schooling in the UK. Detailed entry requirements can be found in the undergraduate prospectus.

Postgraduate taught degrees

Bachelors degree (Pregrado) from a recognised university in Colombia

Holders of a bachelors degree (Pregrado) from a recognised university in Colombia are welcome to apply for one of our masters programmes. Grade requirements will vary as we take into account a number of factors, such as your subject of study, the scores in individual classes, and the institution at which you obtained your degree. Details of the entry requirements for each of our postgraduate taught degrees are provided in the postgraduate prospectus. Please read them carefully, as there can sometimes be additional requirements, such as the need for work experience or a very specific academic background.

Postgraduate research degrees

Masters level qualification (Magister)

We generally require a masters level qualification (Magister) from a recognised university in Colombia for MPhil/PhD entry. Evidence of some research experience (for example through a Masters degree project) is often expected and in addition to the standard application papers, you need a research proposal outlining how you intend to go about your research. Our representative in Colombia, the Grad School, can assist candidates in evaluating the research opportunities that we offer and helping you to  write a good proposal. Our research programmes are recognised by the government in Colombia.

Scholarships and funding

Prospective international students are eligible for a number of scholarships. Most of these are for postgraduate taught students. Departments may also offer specific scholarships for their students. Find out more about Scholarships and Bursaries.

These are some of the scholarship and funding options available to students from your country:

International Scholarship Scheme

We are offering 75 postgraduate scholarships worth £3,000 each. This will be offered as a discount in tuition fees. The scholarships are for one year only.

More details of the International Scholarship Scheme

Santander Masters Scholarships

Through the generosity of Grupo Santander we have 5 scholarships of £5000 for students on postgraduate taught programmes. Candidates must be nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay or Venezuela and be a graduate of a university included on the list of ‘Santander Universities’.

It is possible to apply both for this award and one of our 75 general scholarships. These awards may also be held in conjunction with partial funding from outside sponsors.

More information about the Santander Masters Scholarships

Research Degree Scholarships

For MPhil/PhD students we provide both full and partial research degree scholarships and these are awarded on a competitive basis. Some are designated for certain research topics and others are offered on a university-wide basis. Please indicate that you wish to be considered for a scholarship on your application form.

Chevening Scholarships

The Chevening Scholarship Programme offers Colombian students funding for postgraduate taught courses within the UK. The British Council Colombia is responsible for administering the scholarships.

More information and details of how to apply for Chevening Scholarships.

Funding bodies

There are a number of funding bodies in Colombia which provide financial aid to support postgraduate study in the UK and these include sponsors such as the Fundacion para el Futuro de Colombia (COLFUTURO), with whom we have an agreement.

We always advise any applicant seeking financial support to explore potential sources of aid available in their own country.

Next steps

Choose a programme of study

• Undergraduate programmes

• Postgraduate programmes

Applying

Applications for all of our programmes of study can be made online.

Complete an application for the Bath Foundation Year.

You should apply through UCAS for all of our undergraduate programmes.

Postgraduates should apply directly to the University.

Already applied

If you have already applied for a programme of study then you can check on your progress using Application Tracker.

Accommodation

Find out about undergraduate accommodation and postgraduate accommodation options.