UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics Ranks First Nationally in the 2025 Saber Pro Exams
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Industrial University of Santander ranked first nationally in the 2025 Saber Pro exams, out of 37 institutions evaluated, establishing itself as a benchmark for academic excellence in Colombia. The program achieved an overall score of 177 points and simultaneously ranked first in all five generic competencies evaluated […]
UIS launches academic support courses for students repeating critical subjects for the third and fourth time
Starting June 2, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will implement its Academic Support Courses, an initiative designed for students who are taking the same course for the third or fourth time and are seeking to overcome one of the most challenging stages of their academic journey. The measure, established under Academic Council Agreement No. […]
Engineer Hugo García, a graduate of the UIS, has been appointed director of Icpet and will spearhead key initiatives for the country’s energy transition
Petroleum engineer Hugo Alejandro García, a graduate of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), has been appointed general director of the Colombian Institute of Petroleum and Transition Energies (Icpet), Ecopetrol’s research and innovation center that leads the development of technologies for the energy industry and the country’s energy transition processes His experience, technical expertise, and […]
World Nutrition Day: An Opportunity to Foster Habits That Support Life
Every May 28th marks World Nutrition Day, a day that invites us to reflect on the importance of a balanced diet as the foundation for health and well-being. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a healthy diet helps prevent chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which today represent one of the […]
UISALUD presented its report on the first four months of 2026 at its third Board of Directors meeting
The third Board of Directors meeting for the 2026 term was held this Thursday in the Boardroom of the Specialized Health Unit at the Industrial University of Santander. This key meeting provided an opportunity for the management team to present a review of the unit’s performance over the first four months of the year, as […]
From a dream to a historic reality: UIS and MEN bring in-person public higher education to Vichada
In a day described as historic, the National Ministry of Education, in alliance with the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), led the launch of the strategy “Higher Education in Your School”, an initiative that is already allowing 393 young people in Vichada to access higher education programs free of charge without leaving their territories, marking […]
UIS strengthens its academic presence in Cúcuta during university fair
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) participated in the 21st University Fair organized by La Salle School in Cúcuta, where students, parents, and school counselors highlighted the institution’s academic prestige and its commitment to innovative programs aligned with current labor market demands. The Industrial University of Santander continues expanding its educational impact beyond the borders […]
The UIS promotes a culture of prevention by distributing first-aid kits
The Office of the Vice President for Administration at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) provided a backpack-style first-aid kit to each of the academic centers on the main campus and at the School of Health, with the aim of strengthening prevention, wellness, and emergency response efforts within the university community. The first-aid kits were […]
The UIS Recognized as a Leader in Technological Innovation in Santander
The research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer promoted by the Industrial University of Santander continue to strengthen their impact on the region and the country. In recognition of this work, the UIS received the “A la Vanguardia” award in the Technological Innovation category, a distinction that honors organizations that lead transformative processes and contribute to […]
Ministry of Education and UIS strengthen access to public higher education in Vichada through “Higher Education in Your School”
Minister of Education Daniel Rojas Medellín will lead a working session this Friday in Vichada for the official launch of the “Higher Education in Your School” strategy, a national government initiative that, for the first time, brings technical, technological, and professional programs directly to educational institutions so that young people can begin higher education studies […]