Instituto de Idiomas-Universidad Del Norte

  Colombia

Barranquilla

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: January 15th to May 30th or July 15th to November

Description: The Instituto de Idiomas, Universidad del Norte, offers two main English programs - the Undergraduate Program, with over 3,000 students and 50 teachers and the Extension Program, with over 1,000 students. The Undergraduate program consists of 8 levels of 64 hours each plus two specialized courses. Students taking their majors at Uninorte should take language classes as a requisite for graduation. The Extension Program consists of 13 basic and intermediate courses, three advanced courses and specialized courses at students' selection. The specialized courses to choose from are Conversation, Business English, TOEFL Preparation, Academic Writing, Accent Reduction, Effective Presentations and Effective Telephoning. Other languages are also taught: German, French and Italian.

Highlights:
* Urban university on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia.
* Schools of Business Administration, Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences and Law.
* Modern campus.
* 15 Bachelors degree programs, 11 programs at Master's level and 37 specialist degrees.
* 15 minutes from downtown Barranquilla.
* Easily accessible via urban bus system.
* Main campus of 32.8 acres.
* 17 Buildings.
* Southern hemisphere calendar.
* Academic year with semestral system, beginning January through early May and Fall semester, from
August through early December.
* Fast Internet access.
* Sport facility.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Colombia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Instituto de Idiomas-Universidad Del Norte's Mission Statement: The Universidad del Norte Foundation, according to the guiding principles and aims established on its creation, has as its mission the well-rounded education of our students at higher educational level and the contribution to the harmonious development of society and the country, especially the Colombian Atlantic Coast, through its institutional presence in the community.

Year Founded: 1966