Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana is a Catholic university which, over its almost 400-year history, has served the community by seeking to establish a more civilized, educated and just society. Javeriana is the top private university in Colombia and is ranked 4th overall in the country. It promotes the development and transmission of science and culture and contributes to the development, guidance and transformation of society.
Javeriana is located in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. Bogota is an immensely colourful city with friendly locals, street art on every corner, a plethora of delicious food options, and the Andes as its backyard.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 1 | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 2 | July–December |
Javeriana's academic calendar can be found on the factsheet (PDF, 9 MB).
Guides and additional information
Javeriana University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Full-time study load
A minimum of 12 credits per semester at Javeriana is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Javeriana.
Language
Students are expected to have the language proficiency as listed below if studying courses taught in that language.
- English: You are recommended to have the equivalent of an IELTS 6.0.
- Spanish: You are required to have minimum B2 proficiency in Spanish at the time of application to the host university.
Study Options
You can choose to study courses taught in English, mainstream courses taught in Spanish, or a mix. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Find courses
Search the Javeriana course catalogue to find English-taught courses.
Javeriana also provides guidelines for searching classes and syllabus (PDF, 1.3 MB).
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Javeriana University does not have its own university residences or provide student accommodation, but it does help exchange students to obtain a place in a home-stay or university residence for the duration of their studies in Colombia.
Cost of living
Javeriana provides a list of estimated basic expenses on the factsheet (PDF, 5.8 MB) associated with living and studying in Bogota.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
You must provide your own health insurance before going on exchange to Javeriana.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the Colombian Embassy and Consulates for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)