University

Catholic University of Pereira

Information updated 14.08.2026

Catholic University of Pereira ( UCP ) – private higher education institution in Colombia. UCP opened its doors in 1975. The main building of the university proudly stands in Risaralda inside an urban campus. Application process and the cost of tuition. The certificate of prior academic performance along with exam results is required for submission by the admission committee. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. Studying bachelor’s at UCP is relatively inexpensive – only 2,500 USD per year. UCP is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree – 2,500 USD per year of study.

When planning your education, please, consult the official website of the university http://www.ucp.edu.co . The composition of the university. Catholic University of Pereira belongs to small universities, with a capacity of only 4000 students. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. 299 specialists are employed by the university. UCP has international student exchange programs between partner universities. Infrastructure of UCP. The students have access to the university’s library. The university is one of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU).