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With a 96% student retention rate, UIS strengthens its path to academic success.

At a meeting of the Academic Council, the Industrial University of Santander presented its 2025 Academic Report and the strategies that consolidate one of its greatest institutional achievements: student retention. The figures speak for themselves: 96% of students who enroll at the UIS remain and complete their education, while 92% pass their courses. In addition, […]

Research and outreach are strengthened at the UIS with Plan 2026

Before the Academic Council of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), the Research and Extension Operating Committee (COIE) presented the 2026 Research and Extension Strengthening Plan, a strategy aimed at increasing the likelihood of funding for research projects, strengthening university extension, and bringing knowledge closer to society. Luz Marina Ballesteros Rueda, Director of Research and […]

With the Manuel Zapata Olivella Award, the UIS celebrates academic excellence that transforms

On Tuesday, during a meeting of the Academic Council, the Industrial University of Santander celebrated the presentation of the Manuel Zapata Olivella Award to three postgraduate programs that obtained High Quality Accreditation during the previous year, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to continuous improvement and academic excellence. During the ceremony, the work of the 18 academic […]

Professor Jorge Villamizar takes office as UIS manager in Territories before the Academic Council

Before the Academic Council of the Industrial University of Santander, Professor Jorge Villamizar took office as UIS manager in Territories, a strategic role that strengthens the University’s presence in historically remote regions of the country and consolidates its commitment to education as an engine of social transformation. During his speech, Professor Villamizar emphasized that this […]

STATEMENT FROM THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Estudiantes UIS en la plazoleta ubicada frente al Luis A. Calvo

The Academic Council of the Industrial University of Santander informs undergraduate students that it has been decided to extend the deadline for payment of tuition fees for the 2026-1 academic period. Consequently, the new deadline for payment of tuition fees will be January 28, 2026. Students are invited to complete the respective procedure within the […]

A historic figure marks the start of 2026-1 at the UIS: 7,480 enrolled students

During the Expanded Academic Council meeting held on Tuesday, the Industrial University of Santander confirmed a fact that fills the entire community with pride: 7,480 applicants registered to study at the UIS in the 2026-1 period, making it the second highest number of registrations in the institution’s history. Of these, 1,808 will be chosen to […]

UIS moves toward energy transition with new Professional Technician in Photovoltaic System Installation and Maintenance

The Industrial University of Santander took a decisive step in its commitment to strengthening training in renewable energies: the Academic Council approved the creation of the Professional Technician in Installation and Maintenance of Photovoltaic Systems, a pioneering program in Colombia that responds to the growing demand for talent in the national energy sector. The proposal […]