UIS Strengthens Its Quality Management System Through ICONTEC External Follow-Up Audit

UIS administrators and the ICONTEC audit team during the audit opening ceremony.

The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) continues to strengthen its Quality Management System through an External Follow-Up Audit conducted by the Colombian Institute of Technical Standards and Certification (ICONTEC), as part of its certification under the NTC ISO 9001:2015 standard. The opening ceremony took place at the Jorge Zalamea Auditorium and was led by lead […]

UIS Sede Málaga Holds Special Passport Day in Partnership with the Gobernación de Santander

UIS Málaga - pasaportes

The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Sede Málaga, in partnership with the Gobernación de Santander, held a Special Passport Day on August 11, aimed at members of the university community and their families. The initiative allowed faculty members, students, administrative staff, and parents to complete the passport application process without having to travel to Bucaramanga. […]

UIS and National Parks Strengthen Partnership to Promote Biodiversity Research and Conservation

Encuentro UIS -Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia

With the aim of bringing the scientific and academic expertise of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) closer to the conservation challenges facing local territories, the Academic Exchange Day between UIS and the Northeastern Andes Territorial Directorate of Colombia’s National Natural Parks was held. The event brought together representatives from protected areas, researchers, and students […]

UIS strengthens community Leadership for Chagas disease prevention in Chima

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The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) has completed a training program in Chima that strengthened the skills of 26 community leaders in the prevention and comprehensive management of Chagas disease through community participation in healthcare. With 26 community leaders receiving certification, the municipality of Chima concluded the training program Leadership Training for the Comprehensive Approach […]

The UIS is planning an innovation and creativity park on its main campus

Consejo Académico UIS parque innovación

The Academic Council presented a proposal for an outdoor park to school coordinators and principals, aimed at integrating 22,000 square meters dedicated to learning, remembrance, culture, and community gatherings. The proposal, designed for the central campus in Bucaramanga, aims to connect existing university spaces to transform them into open venues for innovation, creativity, outreach, and […]

UIS Students: Learn How to Download Academic Certificates

Students can pay for the academic certificate at the self-service payment kiosks available at the UIS Central Campus and Faculty of Health.

The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) has updated the procedure for requesting, paying for, and downloading academic certificates for students enrolled during the second academic semester of 2026. To complete the process, students must first request the certificate, then make the corresponding payment and, once the established processing time has elapsed, download the document through […]

Political Challenges Facing the New Government

Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, took office on August 7, beginning a four-year term in which he must turn his campaign proposals into public policies. However, the path to implementing his governing agenda will be marked by significant constitutional, legal, and institutional challenges that will test the capacity for dialogue among the branches of […]