International students
1Nomination
The international student who wishes to do a student exchange with the Faculty of Finance, Government and International Relations should be nominated by the university of origin, through an email directed to the area of internationalization of the University: dirinternacional@uexternado.edu.co, with the following information:
- Full name of the student
- Email of the student
- Date of Birth
- Sex
- Period of student exchange
- Degree program studied and level of studies
- Passport number
2Documents Required
For the nomination to be completed, the university of origin must send an email containing the nomination to the Area of Internationalization together with the following documents:
- The application form. In this form, the international student chooses the Faculty in which they wish to do their exchange. (insert the form to be downloaded)
- An official letter of nomination from the Office in charge of student exchanges of the home university.
- Copy of the grade certificate of the student.
- Copy of the information page of the students passport.
- Copy of the medical insurance policy contracted for the period of the student exchange*
- A photo (jpg)
*In case of not yet having international medical insurance, the student should provide a letter in which they commit to contracting medical insurance before their arrival to Colombia. After having reviewed the candidates, the Area of Internationalization shall send the student an acceptance package by email that will include the following documents:
- Letter of acceptance.
- Student exchange guide.
- Information documents regarding induction week.
3Free mover
In case there is no existing agreement between the students home university and Externado University, the international student can still do their exchange with the Faculty of Finance, Government and International Relations under the modality of a Free Mover.
The application process for the student exchange is the same but the student will pay 50% of the cost of FIGRI tuition.
4Application schedule
(Information under construction)
As an exchange student
To be able to study in the Universidad Externado de Colombia, visiting students must obligatorily pay 25$US approximately for their student ID card.
This payment must be done by the dates established by the Faculty so that students can registered and enrolled.
The ID card, a necessity to be identified as a student, shall also allow the student to gain access to the different services provided by the university (library, bus routes, student welfare services, medical services). It also can be used to identify yourself as a student and obtain discounts in films and expositions, for example.
Registration and modification of subjects
We hope that all the exchange students will feel like they are a part of FIGRI and for this reason they can choose subjects from any semester of our faculty depending on their needs and wishes.
It is worth noting that the academic load of a regular student is 18 credits per semester, nevertheless, the academic load of an exchange student depends on what is required by the home university of each student.
You are allowed to take classes from other faculties provided these courses do not exceed more than half of the registered credits. This is to say that the majority of the credits taken must be taken in the Faculty of Finance, Government and International Relations.
1 credit: 48 study hours/semester
The exchange students must choose their subjects before the first week of classes and send their choices within the times established by the Faculty to the email: internacional@uexternado.edu.co. As with regular students, you may cancel up to 3 subjects, within the dates established by the Faculty. To be able to cancel a subject, students must obligatorily fill out and sign the form provided by the Student Exchange Office. Once having realized this process, you shall not be permitted to make any modifications and the subjects enrolled will appear on your grade certificate even if you later decide to drop out.
University Welfare
The Universidad Externado de Colombia offers many services to our student body including all exchange students and we hope you use them!
To gain access to these services, you must always present your student ID card.
- On-campus gym
- Cultural activities
- Dance, yoga, diving, singing classes .
- Medical attention
- Access routes to and from the university
And many more!
PIP/PTP
Students that have been accepted to study for a semester and who will remain in Colombia for fewer than 180 days: The request for a visa is not obligatory for the citizens of the European Union, Latin America, among others (Consult here the nationalities Which are required by Colombia to have a visa to enter its territories.)
Students shall be able to study with an Incoming Permanence Permission (PIP 2 or PIP 5), provided they are not going to remain more than 180 days in the country. This permission is awarded for a period of 90 days and can be renewed one time. The PIP is renewed for a PTP (Permission for Temporary Permanence). Therefore, it is recommendable that students do not wait for the 90 first days to be up before renewing their permission stay. It is advisable to carry out this paperwork as soon as possible once in Colombian territory. Renewal of PIP: This extension must be done before the first 90 days in the country elapse.
If you are in Bogotá, the procedure can be done online through the following link: https://www.nomasfilas.gov.co/memoficha-tramite/-/tramite/T1008.
Once having accessed the webpage, students must fill out the Formulario Único de Trámites (the Obligatory Processing Form) and upload the following documents:
- Departure ticket from the country,
- Letter from the university which provides evidence of your participation in academic exchange program.
- Copy of the main page of the valid passport where you can find the pertinent information of the passport holder.
Cost for Ecuadorians and for citizens of the European Union: no cost
Cost for all other citizens: 96.000$COP
2VISA
Students who are going to study for two semesters, or who shall stay for more than 180 days in Colombian territories must obligatorily request a visa before entering Colombian territory. The student must request a Type V visaacademic exchange, studies in art or professions and postgraduate. The visa can be granted for validity of up to 2 years taking into account the activity. Documents required for the visa V-exchange: (pdf format and jpg format for the photo).
- 3 x 4 photo white background (jpg format)
- Copy of the main page of the passport which contains the pertinent personal information of the passport holder.
- Depending on the case: copy of the last exit stamp from Colombian territory.
- A letter written in Spanish and signed by the student that specifies personal information, the activity to be carried out in Colombia, the duration of the activity, the city and institution where the exchange will be done. In addition to this information, the student must specify who will provide for the living expenses during their visit to Colombia.
- Attach the last 6 bank statements of the person who shall be financially responsible for the student.
- Letter of admission to the university (provided by the Universidad Externado de Colombia).
The request for the visa should be done online. Go to the website of the State Department (Cancillería): http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/requisitos
- Click on the part which reads Realice aqui su solicitud de visa en linea (Complete your online visa request here).
- Complete the form
- Attach the documentation requested in pdf format.
- Save the request
- Payment form: choose Ante el consulado (at the Consulate)
For some nationals, a prior appointment at the Colombian Consulate is obligatory and therefore, students must get in touch with the Colombian Consulate in their country to verify if it is necessary to make an appointment: https://tramites.cancilleria.gov.co/ciudadano/directorio/Misiones/enExterior.aspx
Total cost of the visa: Study: 16.00 US$ + VISA: 51.00 US$ = 67.00 US$ or Study: 12 + Visa: 40 = 52
3Cédula de Extranjería (Foreign ID Card)
This is only required for students who hold a visa.
During the first 15 calendar days of having arrived in the country, you must complete the process for the cédula de extranjería, which basically means you must register yourself as a foreign visitor. In fact, all foreigners who hold a visa for Colombia must do this same registration before Colombian Migration Offices with the aim of registering as a foreigner and acquiring or renewing the foreign ID card.
For this process:
- Fill out the formulario unico de tramites (the Obligatory Processing Form) that can be found at the following link: http://migracioncolombia.gov.co/index.php/es/tramites-2016/3281-tramite-cedula-de-extranjeria. at the end of this process, the system will generate a processing number.
- With this processing number, you should go to the Colombia Migration Offices located in Bogotá at Calle 100 #11B-19, Edificio Platinium, with the following documents:
- Original and valid passport
- Original stamped and valid visa
- You should know your blood type
The cost of this process is $183.000 COP which can be paid with a credit card in the Migration Offices or in cash in the Banco de Occidente (a block away from the Colombia Migration Offices).
