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Pontifical Javeriana University

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Bogota, Colombia
1501+ in World University Rankings 2025
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The Pontifical Javeriana University is a Colombian institution and one of the oldest universities in South America, running continuously since its formation in 1623. As well as the core university in central Bogotá, there is also the Javeriana University in the southwestern city of Cali. Javeriana is one of 28 universities on the continent run by the Jesuit organisation Friends of Jesus, whose founder Francis Xavier is for whom the university is named.

There are a total of nineteen faculties of study at Javeriana, with scientific sectors such as medicine  or engineering, and humanities based areas such as the faculties of architecture and theology. In 2003 Javeriana was accredited as a high quality learning institution by the Ministry of National Education, the first university in Colombia to achieve this.

At the faculty of nursing the research groups conceptualisation and practice of nursing have been formally recognised for its excellent research by innovation institute Colciencias. Students at the faculty can take either a general nursing or specialised undergraduate degree, as well as a master's in nursing care for the elderly.

The college at Javeriana offers exchange programmes with nations in North America, Europe, South America and Asia. There are also over a hundred student societies on campus and a Latin American Leadership programme. Courses at Javeriana teach in small class sizes, encouraging debate and interaction with fellow students.

Two former Colombian presidents have studied at Javeriana, and many diplomats attached to foreign embassies have also studied here. Notable alumni also include journalist María Cristina Caballero and businessman Luis Fernando Correa.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Pontifical Javeriana University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
55 F : 45 M (1)
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International student percentage
1% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
12.7 (1)
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Student total
28409 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Pontifical Javeriana University

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Life Sciences801–1000th

  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Education601+

  • Education

Arts and Humanities601+

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics801+

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health601–800th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Engineering1001+

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences801+

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology601+

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences1001+

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics