Directorate of Postgraduate Programmes
Registration Postgraduate Programmes
REQUIREMENTS FOR
Admission
Application form duly completed and signed.
Curriculum vitae, in the form established by the institution, certificates and copies of documents that confirm what is described in it.
Copy of an identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
Recent photo, preferably in digital format.
Copy of diploma or copy of undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by a recognized university in Colombia. If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Colombia if the applicant is going to study a master’s degree in the area of health, law or any other area regulated by national regulations that require this administrative act.
Receipt of payment issued by the UIS Treasury for the current value of the enrollment fee or receipt of payment to the account authorized by the UIS.
For applicants to the master’s degree in law with a bachelor’s degree from a foreign university in one of the Andrés Bello Agreement countries, the validation requirement is not necessary.
All general admission requirements.
Transcript of undergraduate grades required by the program, including GPA. This document is not required for UIS graduates.
All general admission requirements.
Certificate of the grades obtained during the undergraduate studies in Medicine, with the mention of the GPA and the inclusion of information on the year of internship. If this document is issued in a foreign language, it must be duly translated into Spanish. It is not necessary to provide this document in the case of graduates with undergraduate degrees from the Universidad Industrial de Santander.
Professional medical card or resolution issued by the Ministry of Health, authorizing the holder to practice medicine in the national territory, after registering with the Santander Health Secretariat.
Certification of foreign language proficiency equivalent to or higher than level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, according to a standardized test or issued by the Language Institute of the UIS. This certificate is not required for applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have obtained a university degree in a foreign language, as described in the corresponding documents.
All general admission requirements.
If required by the Admissions Committee, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish, with the presentation of the Certificate of Approval issued by the UIS School of Languages. The value of the certificate or test is not included in the enrollment fee for the postgraduate program.
For Research Master’s degrees, a certificate of foreign language proficiency equivalent to or higher than level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, according to a standardized test or issued by the Language Institute of the UIS. This certificate is not required for applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have a university degree in a foreign language, as described in the relevant documents.
Receipt of payment issued by the UIS Treasury for the current value of the psycho-technical test (if required) or receipt of payment to the authorized accounts.
Two (2) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the Postgraduate Coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.
Research Master’s Degrees: Letter of recommendation from a research group or center of the UIS or a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same and in which the applicant is introduced to the program.
In-depth master’s Degrees: Letter of support from a research group or center of the UIS or from a company or organization, signed by the legal representative of the same, presenting the applicant to the Postgraduate Program and stating that the application work can be proposed or carried out in such group or organization.
Other specific requirements of the program.
All general admission requirements.
Transcripts of undergraduate grades with a GPA of three point fifty (3.50) or higher, and those from completed research or advanced master’s programs. In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, this is not required.
At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, proof of reading comprehension and writing proficiency in Spanish, accompanied by a certificate of proficiency issued by the UIS Language Department. The value of the certificate or test is not included in the enrollment fee for the Postgraduate Program.
Certificate of foreign language proficiency equivalent to or higher than level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, according to a standardized test or issued by the Language Institute of the UIS. This certificate is not required for applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have a university degree in a foreign language, as described in the relevant documents.
Three (3) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the Postgraduate Coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.
Letter of support from a research group or center of the UIS or a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same and in which the applicant is introduced to the program.
Other specific requirements of the program.
GRADUATE
Formats
Specializations
Masters
PhDs
Language exams
Language Institute
registration
Payment
Step 2
- Click on the “Registro” (Register) option.
- Fill in the data and select the option “Registrar” (Register).
- Do not use periods or commas in the ID number.
- Keep the password in a safe place, it will be used in several processes.
Step 3
- Click on the “Servicios” (Services) option.
- Select the program and verify the city where the program is available.
- Download the registration receipt or make the online payment.
- Wait 24 hours to continue with the Online Enrollment after making the payment.
Online
Registration
Step 2
Click on “Realizar inscripción” (Make registration).
Step 3
Click on “Acepto términos de manejo de datos personales” (accept the terms of handling of personal data) and “Continuar Inscripción” (Continue registration).
Step 4
Enter your personal data.
Step 5
Enter the missing data and press “Continuar” (Continue).
Step 6
Attach the documents in the list and press “Continuar” (Continue).
Step 7
Verify that your information is complete and press “Continuar” (Continue).
Step 8
Click on “Descargar certificado” (Download certificate).
Note 1: The forms corresponding to each program must be in PDF format with a size of less than 2Mb.
Note 2: The completed forms must also be sent to the corresponding e-mail address of the program.
Additional Forms
- Application form with 3*4 white background photo.
- Resume format: resume (with supports), with a current photo, size 3*4 white background.
- Photocopy of identify card: both sides enlarged to 150%.
- Photocopy of diploma and undergraduate degree certificate.
- Photocopy of transcript of grades: only for studentss who completed their undergradute studies outside the UIS.
- Payment receipt.
CALENDARS
Research Postgraduates
Admission and academic calendar
- Agreement 281 pf August 15 2023 (only available in Spanish)| PDF
- Agreement 282 of August 15 2023 (only available in Spanish)| PDF
Test calendars
General Postgraduate
Regulations
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General Postgraduate Regulations
Superior Council Agreement No. 090 of 2010
DO YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Contact us
Postgraduate Office
Telephone +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 1456
E-mail: dirposgrados@uis.edu.co
UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Edificio de Administración I
Primer piso
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.