Simón Bolívar University (Universidad Simón Bolívar, often known as USB or Unisimón) was established in 1972 in Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia, with its headquarters in Cúcuta, Colombia.
Universidad Simón Bolivar is a public higher education institution dedicated to teaching in the areas of the sciences, humanities and technology, as well as the development of scientific research, internationalisation and the promotion of human, cultural and ideological thinking. It is founded on the beliefs of Simón Bolivar, the liberator of northern South America from Spain, with the aim of formulating a democratic society, with justice, solidarity and self-sustainability.
It offers 66 programmes (23 undergraduate, 20 specialised, 20 masters and three doctorate programs) with strengths in engineering, architecture, urban renewal, economy, administration, accounting and related programmes, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, educational sciences and health sciences.
The central university campus includes the José Consuegra Higgins Theatre, a modern venue where special ceremonies, degrees and other academic events are held. It was inaugurated by former President of Colombia Álvaro Uribe in 2008.
Cúcuta is a large city on the Venezuelan and Colombian border, which is known for its military history. It has plenty of restaurants, modern shopping malls, hotels, trendy neighbourhoods and an airport. Barranquilla is a vibrant and cosmopolitan Caribbean port city in northern Colombia (population: 2 million). Every year the city hosts the Carnaval de Barranquilla, which is one of the biggest carnivals in the world. Its diverse population makes it a unique and friendly city and students will love the perennial summer weather.
