The UIS Launches Its Specialization in Psychiatry with Its First Cohort of Residents
Committed to strengthening mental health in the region and the country, the Industrial University of Santander has launched its graduate program in Psychiatry. Eight physicians—graduates of the University of Pamplona, the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia (UPTC), and the UIS—began their training as part of the first cohort of this specialization, which is affiliated […]
UIS Promotes Comprehensive Care with the Launch of a Book on Physical Therapy in Cancer and Palliative Care
The presentation of the book “Advances in Physical Therapy in Cancer and Palliative Care from the Perspective of Health and Well-being” has begun. This academic work is built upon the knowledge and experience of physical therapists committed to the holistic well-being of cancer patients. Among its authors, Iván Pinzón, a graduate of this institution, stands […]
The election process for student representation before the Consejo Académico advances with regional forums
Students participated in the first regional forum held at the UIS Barrancabermeja Campus. At the Auditorio Aula Máxima of the Sede UIS Barrancabermeja, the candidates for the election of student representation before the Consejo Académico for the 2026–2028 term — Esteban Yesid Puerta Corzo, Daniel Eduardo Naranjo Garzón, and Nicolás Fernando Martínez Sandoval — took […]
Gilberto Díaz takes over as director of the DTIC and drives digital transformation at the UIS
Gilberto Javier Díaz Toro, a systems engineer with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, has been appointed director of the Division of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS). In this role, his main challenge will be to promote the adoption of new technologies to optimize the institution’s core processes. “In […]
UIS ranks among Colombia’s top 6 universities for research
According to the latest results of the U-Sapiens 2026-1 Ranking, UIS has established itself as one of Colombia’s top research universities. The Universidad Industrial de Santander continues to strengthen its position as a leading research institution in the country, ranking sixth nationwide in the latest edition of the U-Sapiens Ranking 2026-1, published by Sapiens Research. […]
Open Enrollment for Virtual and Distance Programs 2026-2: Quality Education Without Borders
The Universidad Industrial de Santander has opened its admission process for undergraduate programs in distance and virtual modalities for the 2026-2 academic term, expanding access to high-quality higher education for thousands of Colombians, regardless of their geographic location. Key Dates in the ProcessThe schedule has been established. The application fee payment will be available until […]
On-site Undergraduate Admissions Open in Bucaramanga 2026-2: Take the step and become part of the UIS seal of excellence
With a robust and highly competitive academic offering, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) has officially opened its admission process for on-site undergraduate programs in Bucaramanga— a key opportunity for thousands of young people who dream of entering one of the country’s most prestigious public institutions. From Monday, May 4 to Tuesday, June 16, payment […]
Seven Proposals Selected as Winners of the OVA-TIC 2026-1 Call
With the signing of the initiation agreements, held last Friday, April 24, at the Auditorio Jorge Zalamea, the Vicerrectoría Académica UIS announced the seven proposals selected as winners of the OVA-TIC 2026-1 Call, marking the beginning of the development phase of the Virtual Learning Objects. Selected Proposals It is worth noting that the objective of […]
UIS reaffirms Its excellence: Ministry of Education grants and renews high-quality accreditations for key programs
In a new endorsement of its academic leadership, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) received recognition from the Ministry of National Education, which granted and renewed High-Quality Accreditation for two of its strategic programs in the field of physicochemical engineering. This distinction, which confirms the institution’s commitment to educational excellence, covers the PhD in Materials […]
UIS participated in World “Disco Soup” Day with a party to combat food waste
A day filled with flavor, environmental awareness, and collective action, students from the Nutrition and Dietetics program at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) joined World Disco Soup Day, now in its tenth year, under the slogan “Fill stomachs, not trash cans.” This global initiative, driven by the Slow Food Youth Network, brought together communities […]