Cali, Colombia: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
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Bienvenid@s – Welcome to Universidad Javeriana!
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) is a private university in Cali, Colombia. Cali is known as the “salsa capital of the world”. The PUJ offers a wide range of interesting courses. In 2018, the university even received an award as the region’s best private university in the field of research for the third time in a row.
University and Campus
Currently, more than 24,000 students are enrolled at PUJ, including international students from more than 40 countries. The language of instruction is Spanish. This is why students have to provide proof of language proficiency by submitting a Language Certificate of the University of Mannheim. The International Office of the PUJ provides international students with advice and support, especially in finding accommodation, for example by providing a list of Colombian host families.
Students may not only attend courses at the university but also participate in a number of great leisure activities: they can either go to the gym, go for a swim in the pool, or take part in one of the many yoga, dance, and theater classes offered.
The City – Cali
Cali has earned a worldwide reputation as “salsa capital of the world”. With nearly 2.4 million inhabitants, Cali is Colombia’s third largest city. The city center boasts a number of beautiful monuments and buildings worth visiting. Apart from that, travelers can enjoy numerous music and salsa festivals throughout the year.
Being close to the equator, the climate in Cali is tropical, with an average temperature of 27 degrees! The Pacific coast can be reached within two and a half hours and the Farallones de Cali National Park is right on the city’s doorstep.
Who can apply for this exchange program?
Students of the bachelor’s and master's programs in Romance Studies, German Studies, History, Philosophy, and Media and Communication Studies are eligible to participate in the exchange program.
The application deadline is 30 April!
More information about the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana can be found here.
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