Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana de Medellin-Colombia

Mission The mission of Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in the holistic education of its community-students and staff-, through the evangelization of culture, permanent search for truth in the teaching, research, and social projection processes, as well as the reaffirmation of Christian Humanism values on behalf of society’s well-being.

Vision The vision of Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana is to become an excellence education Catholic institution regarding holistic formation of individuals, with ethical, scientific, entreprenurial, and social leadership, capable of fulfilling the country’s needs. Principles and Values. The Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, as a Catholic educational institution, passes on, from the Gospel Spirit, the following principles: *Recognition and respect for every person, without any discrimination *Search for knowledge and truth *Commitment to peace and the country’s development Promoting: *Solidarity *Justice *Honesty *Creation and innovation * Loyalty Who we are. The Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana is a private, non-profit higher educational institution, founded and administered by the Medell?n Archiepiscopal Diocese. It is an ecclesiastic legal entity certified by the Colombian government to operate and award university degrees through the basic functions of any university. It actions,based on its mission, contribute to the construction and transmission of authentic culture, in which knowledge is integrated to the highest Christian Humanism values. Since 1936, the University has been a positive element for development, guidance, criticism, and transformation of society.

Foundation year:1936
Short name:UPB
Type:Private
Students:13750
Faculty:1220
Faculty/Students Ratio:11:1
Region:Latin America
Location:Medellin, Antioquia