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UPB (Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana) organizes its academic portfolio into eight categories, ranging from school-level (Colegio) education through undergraduate, postgraduate, virtual, continuing education, language, and extension programs. If you are trying to judge whether UPB fits your current stage of study, the category counts below let you match your level to the right entry point. Programs are offered both on campus (Medellín, Bucaramanga, Montería, Palmira) and through UPB Virtual.
Program Categories and Counts
The UPB portal lists the following academic offerings:
| Category | Programs | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Colegio | 2 campuses | School-level education |
| Técnicas y Tecnologías | 22 programs | Technical and technological programs |
| Pregrados | 72 programs | Undergraduate degrees |
| Posgrados | 185 programs | Postgraduate programs (specializations, master's, doctorates) |
| UPB Virtual | 39 programs | Programs delivered online |
| Formación Continua | More than 1,000 programs | Continuing education courses |
| Centro de Lenguas | 13 programs | Language programs |
| Extensión | 13 forms | Extension activities |
How to read these numbers
- Pregrados (72) is the main undergraduate entry point for students finishing secondary school. If you are looking for a bachelor's-level degree, start here.
- Posgrados (185) is the largest single category, aimed at graduates seeking specialization, master's, or doctoral study.
- Técnicas y Tecnologías (22) suits students who want shorter, applied technical or technological training rather than a full undergraduate degree.
- UPB Virtual (39) indicates that a meaningful share of programs can be studied online; the portal presents this as a distinct category alongside campus-based offerings, so check each program's format before applying.
- Formación Continua (more than 1,000) is for short courses and professional updating rather than degree study.
- Centro de Lenguas (13) and Extensión (13) cover language learning and outreach/extension activities respectively.
In-Person vs. Virtual Formats
UPB operates four physical campuses — Medellín (Campus Laureles, Circular 1a 70-01), Bucaramanga (Campus Universitario Km 7 vía Piedecuesta), Montería (Carrera 6 No. 97A–99), and Palmira (Kilómetro 1 Vía Tienda Nueva) — plus UPB Virtual. The virtual category is listed separately with its own program count, which suggests you should confirm the delivery format of any specific program rather than assuming a campus program is also available online.
Practical Next Steps
- Identify your study level using the table above (school, technical, undergraduate, postgraduate, continuing education, language, or extension).
- Note the program count for that category to gauge the breadth of options.
- Decide on format: campus-based (choose among the four cities) or virtual.
- Contact the relevant campus for details — for example, [email protected] for Medellín or [email protected] for UPB Virtual — since the portal lists contact channels per campus but does not publish admission requirements or costs on this page.
One caveat: the page gives program counts and category names but not individual program lists, tuition, or admission criteria. Treat the counts as a map of the portfolio, and verify specifics with the campus or program page before making a decision.