Study in Colombia (in English, Spanish) - ISEP Exchange
Universidad Icesi is located in Cali, a bustling city in the Valle del Cauca region. Cali is an important industrial and commercial hub, but also retains its traditional charm and cultural heritage. Known as the world’s salsa capital, music flows into the streets and people everywhere can be found dancing along to the rhythms as they go about their daily routines. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the historic Centro sipping a refreshing tinto (coffee) and observing the beautiful architecture of the La Merced and La Ermita churches, among other colonial-era buildings.
Founded in 1979, Universidad Icesi has expanded greatly to encompass a wide variety of academic disciplines and educational opportunities. Universidad Icesi is one of the best universities in Colombia, and is also ranked among the top 110 best universities in Latin America by QS World University Rankings.
ISEP students immerse themselves in Colombian culture and daily life by taking university classes with local students and living in the community. The university has an active student body, and ISEP students can participate in sports teams, cultural activities and student groups. Universidad Icesi has a "buddy system" to connect ISEP students with local students and adjust to life in Cali!
Check out this video featuring an ISEP student who studied at Universidad Icesi!
Course Description
Universidad Icesi offers courses taught entirely in Spanish in a variety of subjects including business, engineering, physical sciences, international relations and social sciences, and a selection of courses taught in English. Syllabi are available upon request.
One Spanish as as second language course is included in ISEP benefits.
Courses in English:
Students can review Icesi's list of courses offered in English in the AACSB-accredited School of Business and Economic Sciences, and in the ABET-accredited School of Engineering, Design, and Applied Sciences. All courses listed are offered both semesters, with the exception of Techniques for Trading Financial Assets which is only taught in the first semester of Icesi's academic year (January to May).
Tips for finding courses in Spanish:
1. View the list of undergraduate or graduate programs offered at Icesi.
2. Click on the "Facultad" drop-down menu to choose the academic department, then click on the subject/degree program.
3. Next, click on "Plan de Estudios" from the tabs at the top, or scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Plan de Estudios” (near the bottom, on the right-hand side).
4. The "Plan de Estudios" page will have a graphic showing the academic plan for the degree program. At the bottom of the graphic, click "Ver contenido por materias" to see the courses offered and corresponding course codes. If you need access to course Syllabi, please contact your Student Services Officer.
Note: Courses in odd-numbered semesters (1,3,5,7) are offered January – June, and courses in even-numbered semesters (2,4,6,8) are offered July – December.
Universidad Icesi
Universidad Icesi is a private, non-profit university recognized as one of the most important and renowned universities in Colombia due to its rigorous academic standards and its wide and diverse...
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Other Academic Conditions
Students should have at least an A2 level in Spanish (two semesters of study) even if applying to take courses in English, in order to successfully navigate daily life in Colombia. If you have a lower level of Spanish and are interested in this program, please speak with your ISEP Student Services Officer about this requirement.
Courses in the following fields may have limited availability and are subject to review and approval of the appropriate pre-requisites: Industrial Design, Interactive Media Design and Medicine.
It is highly recommended to choose courses from only one degree program in order to reduce course schedule clashes.
Graduate students: Master's in Economy courses may be limited and MBA Global degree courses are not available. Interest in other Master's programs will be reviewed upon request.
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