Parque Universidad UIS Málaga, a historical landmark for higher education in Colombia
Excitement, applause, and regional pride filled the atmosphere this Friday during the official inauguration of the UIS Málaga University Park, a project that now stands as a symbol of educational transformation for the García Rovira province, Santander, and northeastern Colombia. With the presence of the President of the Republic, Gustavo Petro Urrego; the Minister of […]
Málaga joins Colombia’s educational elite: UIS opens Its mega university campus this friday
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) will officially open the doors of its new campus in Málaga this Friday, May 15. The modern university complex was designed to expand access to public higher education and strengthen regional development in northeastern Colombia. The inauguration of this new infrastructure will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will mark […]
UIS Rector oversees progress of the new university campus in Málaga
The construction of the new campus of the Universidad Industrial de Santander campus in Málaga continues to consolidate itself as one of the most important educational infrastructure projects for the García Rovira province and the department of Santander. With the purpose of verifying the progress of the construction works and planning new actions for its […]
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 […]
Forest entrepreneurship fair at Universidad Industrial de Santander boosts sustainable economy from forests
Within the framework of the International Day of Forests, the Universidad Industrial de Santander, through its campus in Málaga, reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and academic innovation through a remarkable entrepreneurship fair led by Forestry Engineering students. The activity, organized as part of the courses Forest Management, Silviculture, and Restoration of Natural Forests, was inspired […]
Regional forums begin for candidates for Student Representation on the Consejo Académico
Today, at 10:00 a.m., the first regional forum of the candidates for Student Representation on the Consejo Académico for the 2026–2028 term will take place in the Mario González Hall of the Library Building at the Sede UIS Barrancabermeja. Cristian Díaz Franco and Ciro Ernesto Pérez Vargas will present their proposals to the students of […]
Zootecnia UIS Málaga field trip strengthens learning in semi-intensive dairy systems
The academic field experience allowed students to apply theoretical knowledge on dairy cattle production in real-world conditions, evaluating technical, productive, and economic aspects of the system, thereby strengthening their professional training with a territorial and sustainable approach. On February 21, 2026, students from the Animal Science (Zootecnia) program at the Universidad Industrial de Santander, Málaga […]
UIS Málaga fully complies with student petition and strengthens equipment in temporary facilities
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), at its Málaga campus, delivered the items requested by students in a petition submitted to Rector Hernán Porras. The institutional management made it possible to fulfill 100% of the requirements outlined in the document, consolidating an effective dialogue process between the Rector’s Office and the university community. Among the […]
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 […]
UIS Researchers Discover New Parasitic Plant Species in Málaga, Santander: Aetanthus confusus
From the municipality of Málaga, Santander, researchers from the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) have discovered a new species of parasitic plant in the Loranthaceae family, identified as Aetanthus confusus, located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes. This finding, which once again places Colombia’s biodiversity on the global scientific stage, is the result of […]