Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Barbosa Campus, has opened applications for its new Food Engineering program, expanding access to higher education for students across Santander and the surrounding region.
For the first time, UIS Barbosa will offer an engineering degree that students can complete entirely in Barbosa, from their first semester through graduation, without having to relocate to Bucaramanga to finish their studies.
The Food Engineering program will be offered on campus and will take eight semesters to complete.
Admission Based on Saber 11 Exam Results
Admission to the program will be based on applicants’ scores on the Saber 11 national standardized examination. Prospective students may submit scores obtained in 2012 or later, in accordance with the University’s admission requirements.
Applicants will not be required to complete the PreUIS preparatory course, allowing them to apply directly for admission and begin their undergraduate studies.
An Opportunity to Study Tuition-Free
Admitted students may qualify for the Colombian government’s Tuition-Free Higher Education Policy (Política de Gratuidad en la Matrícula), provided they meet the applicable eligibility requirements.
Eligibility criteria include belonging to socioeconomic strata 1, 2, or 3, or being classified in groups A, B, or C of Colombia’s Sisbén IV social classification system, as well as not already holding a university degree.
This policy provides an additional opportunity for young people to access high-quality public higher education and pursue their professional goals without leaving the region.
Specialized Facilities for Hands-On Learning
The launch of the Food Engineering program is supported by the academic and technological infrastructure available at UIS Barbosa, which is equipped to provide the practical training required by the program.
The campus features specialized facilities for training in key areas of food processing, including fruit and vegetable processing (Fruver), meat processing, and dairy production laboratories.
Approximately COP 1.2 billion has been invested in strengthening this infrastructure, helping establish the facilities and resources needed to support academic instruction, experimentation, and hands-on training.
These facilities will enable students to connect classroom learning with real-world food industry processes, strengthening the practical component of their professional education.
A New Opportunity to Study and Contribute to Regional Development
Training professionals in food processing, preservation, storage, quality assurance, and food safety can help strengthen regional agricultural and food supply chains while fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and value-added production.
The program aims to prepare graduates to design, develop, improve, and innovate processes within the food industry, connecting scientific and technological knowledge with the needs of the productive sector.
In this way, the Food Engineering program represents a new opportunity to develop skilled professionals who can contribute to the economic, technological, and social development of Barbosa, Santander, and neighboring communities.
Applications Open for the First Semester of 2027
For the first academic semester of 2027, applicants have until November 24, 2026, to pay the application fee.
Those interested in learning more about the program, admission requirements, and application process can contact UIS Barbosa via WhatsApp at +57 320 450 3436, call +57 (607) 748 2020, extensions 5510 or 5515, visit the campus’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts, or stop by the UIS Barbosa campus in person.
