An academic field trip took UIS Socorro tourism students to iconic destinations in Antioquia
Fifth-semester students in the Professional Tourism Program at the UIS Socorro Campus participated in a field trip to the department of Antioquia, an experience that allowed them to engage directly with the tourism sector. The activity took place in the villages of Estación Cocorná and Doradal, in the municipality of Puerto Triunfo, as well as […]
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 […]
The closing ceremony of RACiMo Orchids at the Socorro Campus brought together students researching air quality in Santander
The closing ceremony for the RACiMo Orchids program, a citizen science initiative led by the UIS School of Physics and the Halley Group, was held in the Coomuldesa Classroom at the UIS Socorro Campus. The project aims to establish science clubs in schools across the department and strengthen air quality monitoring through collaborative work with […]
The Socorro Campus participated in ANATO 2026 with students from the Professional Tourism Program
With the aim of strengthening academic training in real-world contexts within the tourism sector, the UIS Socorro Campus, through its Professional Program in Tourism, participated with seventh-semester students in the ANATO 2026 Tourism Showcase, one of the most important platforms for the promotion and marketing of tourism at the national and international levels. During this […]
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 […]
Future UIS Architects Analyze Colonial Heritage at the Casa de la Cultura Museum in Socorro
Students from the History of Architecture II course in the Architecture program at UIS Socorro carried out an academic visit to the Horacio Rodríguez Plata Casa de la Cultura Museum, focused on the historical, typological, and constructive analysis of this heritage building. During the visit, the future architects explored the building’s historical and heritage values […]
The UIS Socorro Campus strengthens student well-being with the Listening Center
The Socorro Campus continues to strengthen student well-being and retention by resuming the Listening Center sessions, a space for psychosocial support that promotes active listening, empathy, and emotional management within the university community. The initiative is carried out through individual and group meetings that allow students to express their concerns and receive professional guidance. The […]
Extraordinary Admissions Process Open for On-Campus Programs in Socorro and Saravena
The University informs the community that the Academic Council, at its regular session held on Tuesday, February 3, approved the opening of two extraordinary admissions processes for academic programs offered in the on-campus modality, with the purpose of expanding access to higher education at the Socorro and Saravena campuses. Call for Applications 1 – UIS […]
Tourism and Hospitality Business Administration: UIS Socorro’s New Academic Focus
Tourism education at UIS Socorro is entering a new phase. Through Resolution 024474 of December 17, 2025, the Ministry of National Education renewed the Qualified Registration of the academic program and approved its new name: Tourism and Hospitality Business Administration, a decision that strengthens its academic and professional projection at the national and international levels. […]
Complete renovation of computer equipment at the UIS Socorro Headquarters
The UIS Socorro Campus is modernizing its technological infrastructure with the implementation of new technological resources. With the arrival of 60 high-performance computers and 145 desktop computers, the delivery of 205 computers will be completed in 2025, strengthening the teaching-learning process and academic management at the institution. The equipment was distributed among four computer rooms […]