Bienvenido

Welcome to the country page for Colombia which contains specific information for Colombian students interested in studying at UCFB.

Contact Us

Kate Raison, responsible for supporting students from Colombia, would be very happy to answer any questions you may have about applying to and studying at UCFB.

Email: k.raison@ucfb.com
Tel: +44 (0)7587 553 176
Skype: kate.raison_ucfb

Visits

The Student Recruitment team regularly travels overseas to meet prospective students. The team attends education exhibitions, arranges visits to schools and universities, as well as presentations and individual counselling sessions for prospective students, applicants and offer holders.

Upcoming trips:

Contact us at international@ucfb.com for more information on our upcoming trips.

Undergraduate Study

Entry Requirements

The below are guidelines only and do not guarantee entry. Each application will be judged on its own merits.

Students need to have passed Bachillerato with Excellent (Excelente).

AND

Hold one of the following:

  • A pass in the higher education entrance exam (ICFES);
  • A recognised Foundation/Access Course;
  • Técnico en ‘subject area will be stated’ (2½ year).

Those applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements or would like to improve their English language before studying for a degree, could consider applying for one of the foundation degrees offered at our academic partner Bucks New University.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English will normally have to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. IELTS score 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subsection.

OR

A Pass from a UK foundation degree programme.

Scholarships & UK/EU Funding

UCFB offers a range of scholarships to those who have accepted our offer of admissions. The scholarship is awarded towards accommodation and tuition fee costs. Only applicants selecting the UCFB offer as their firm (first) choice through UCAS will be eligible for these Scholarships.

How to Apply

If applying via UCAS, select school: Bucks B94 and quote campus code D for Wembley.

UCAS deadline is 15th January 2015 and we would encourage you to apply as early as possible. If applying after the deadline please speak to Kate who can advise you further as international applications are accepted until 30th June 2015.

For more information about the UCAS system, visit www.ucas.com/how-it-all-works/international/how-apply.

Direct applications are also accepted, please contact Kate Raison at k.raison@ucfb.com for details.

Postgraduate Study

Entry Requirements

  • Students must hold a Licenciado/Professional Title having completed a minimum of 4 years of study with an average of 3.5 or above (out of 5).

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English will normally have to provide evidence of their English language proficiency. IELTS score 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subsection, or recognised equivalent.

How to apply

To apply please download and complete the application form, then return the completed form and relevant documents as instructed to mastersenquiries@ucfb.com.