UIS wins ArchDaily’s 2026 Building of the Year Award in the Education category
With institutional pride and the support of thousands of votes, the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) was recognized as the winner of the 2026 Building of the Year Award, granted by ArchDaily in the Education category—one of the most important architecture prizes worldwide. Architecture that transforms learning Architects Daniel Bonilla and Marcela Albornoz designed the […]
From UIS to global science: the trajectory of José Cediel Becerra
In San Vicente de Chucurí, the story of José Cediel Becerra began—a scientist who transformed the curiosity of his childhood into a vocation for understanding the microscopic world. From this municipality in Santander, his academic and personal path led him across borders and to dedicate his work to one of the most urgent challenges in […]
Santander Prospective Vision 2050: from diagnostic collection to strategic architecture
Phase II will consolidate in 2026 the scenarios, indicators, and guidelines that will guide regional development toward 2050. After a year of regional outreach, social dialogue, and academic validation, the Santander Vision 2050 project led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) enters a decisive stage in 2026: transforming the information gathered in the region […]
Graduate of the Master’s Degree in Social Intervention at UIS highlights the quality of the program
Academic training, a regional focus, and rigorous research characterize the professional experience of those who pursue this postgraduate degree at the Industrial University of Santander. The Industrial University of Santander continues to position its Master’s Degree in Social Intervention as an academic benchmark in the region. This is confirmed by graduate Diana Castro, who highlights […]
UIS students tour construction site of the new university campus at the Málaga
From the Málaga campus of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), student representatives conducted a technical visit to the construction site of the new university campus, regarded as one of the most significant regional infrastructure projects currently being carried out by the institution. The visit provided first-hand insight into the physical and structural progress that […]
Two students meet requirements and move forward in the selection process for the UIS Academic Council
The Universidad Industrial de Santander confirmed the final list of eligible candidates for the election of the student representative to the Academic Council, following the close of registrations on February 13, 2026. As a result of the review process, students Cristian Díaz Franco and Ciro Ernesto Pérez Vargas meet the conditions established in Resolution 0110 […]
UIS and Arauca Governor’s Office consolidate historic alliance for the construction of UIS Saravena
A decisive step for public higher education in eastern Colombia is taking shape in Arauca. During an institutional meeting between the Academic Council of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and the governor of the department, Renson Martínez, the transfer of the land where Phase I of the infrastructure necessary for the UIS’s academic offerings […]
Registered candidates for the election of faculty representation to the UIS Academic Council
In compliance with Resolution No. 108 of February 2, 2026, which called for the election of faculty representation to the Academic Council, the General Secretariat informs the university community that, once the candidate registration period ended on February 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., the professor listed below was the only applicant who submitted his candidacy […]
From UIS to France: Graduate inspires students with exchange opportunities
Andrés David Piña Martínez, a graduate of the School of Chemical Engineering at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and current professor at the École Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques (ENSIC) in Nancy, France, gave a talk to students in which he shared his academic and professional experience, as well as the exchange opportunities and […]
Attention!… UIS tuition-free policy beneficiaries 2025-2: request your tuition refund
The Universidad Industrial de Santander informs students and graduates who are beneficiaries of the Tuition-Free Policy at the Bucaramanga campus for the 2025-2 term that the process to request a refund of the tuition amount paid with personal funds is now available. The procedure must be completed by logging into the academic system with your […]