Universidad de los Andes

Mission Statement

"It aims for academic excellence while providing rigorous critical and ethical character development, in order to enhance in all students an awareness of their social and citizenship responsibilities, as well as a firm commitment to the society. The university’s student body, in an environment of interdisciplinary and flexible integral character development, becomes the chief agent of the educational process".(www.uniandes.edu.co)

International Role

Ranking QS: International 227, Latin America 4 
Exchange Students in about 30 International Universities Teachers Members of International Associations Hosts of Emotion and Design Conference 2014 More than 10 international lecturers per year

National Role

The School of Architecture and Design is decided to play an active role in its national context being one of the fifteen private Colombian universities with high quality accreditation we set an example of high standard education, graduating professionals that make a difference in their fields. We also participate and offer various Congresses and Courses. In addition, the School works with the private and public sector in projects meaningful to our society.

Main Focus

To provide the necessary competences for students to develop their professional skills based on an ethical, aesthetic and rational experience, being responsible to think an inclusive and sustainable entourage adding value to society.