Exchange Program
Students from La Sabana's partner universities (Exchange):
This program is for students from partner universities who wish to to take courses at La Sabana for one semester or academic year. The application for this program must be submitted by the International Relations Office of the home institution. Applications submitted directly by students will not be considered.
Please check information below for application process & documents.
Students from non-partner universities (free movers):
This program is for students from non-partner universities who wish to to take courses at La Sabana for one semester or academic year. For this program, students must apply directly to La Sabana. In addition, within this scheme, students will study at La Sabana on a fee-paying basis and a transcript of records will be provided to all students; this can be used for credit transfer at their home institution. See more...
For students who wish to take courses at La Sabana for one semester or academic year.
Application Process (Except Medicine)
Students must be nominated by their home university
Documents
- Passport copy (main page)
- Transcript of records
- Language Certificate (B2 for English or Spanish)
Language Requirements
Students must hold a B2 language certificate (english or spanish) if he/she wants to take classes in a language different than his/her mother tongue. Please note that it is not sufficient to indicate that he/she has an optimal level of english; it is necessary to include the level in detail.
Entry Language Scores:
- TOEFL iBT: 72 (overall)
- IELTS: 5.0 (overall)
- TOEIC: 400 (overall)
- FCE Pass
- Home University Language Department certification with B2 (CEFR)
Complete application Documents
- Complete your home university internal process.
- Your university will submit your nomination.
- Complete all application and send the documents within La Sabana's deadlines.
- If you receive a positive response from the Universidad de La Sabana, you will receive an official acceptance letter. This document will contain important information regarding your exchange process.
IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Passport will be the identification form. It is recommended to leave the original passport in a safe place and carry a legible copy.
MIGRATORY PROCESS
- Students from a country with which there is a visa exemption agreement and who are in Colombia for less than 180 days (6 months), must:
- Enter the country with a PID entry permit. This will be granted at the port of entry (Airport) when presenting the PID letter sent with the acceptance documents. The PID permit will allow the student to stay in Colombia for 90 days.
- Upon expiration of the 90 days, students must request an extension of PID in Bogotá – Migration Extension, which will extend the stay for an extra 90 days. This process has a cost of approximately USD 30.
- Students from a country with which there is a visa exemption agreement and who are in Colombia for more than 180 days (6 months), must apply for a VISITORS VISA. This process must be done prior to enter the country or up to 15 days after entering the country. Both ways are valid for visa exemption countries, otherwise, student must apply from home country before travelling.
- Visa holders must then apply for a FOREIGN ID.This process must be done up to 15 days after getting visa stamp on passport.
- IMPORTANT: Please check for regulations and penalties. There are specific times that students must complete according to Migration Regulations.
Application Form Medicine Students
Students can only apply for Medical Practice or Clinical rotations
Important Dates:
1st Term
Call deadline: November 30th
2nd Term
Call deadline: June 30th
For Clinical Rotations requests please send an email with the specific time frames and requirements