¡Welcome!

La universidad

Here you will find:
  • Six graduate programs in the areas of mathematics, engineering, international business, marketing and psychology.
  • Excellent quality and academic standards in all programs.
  • International standards and global vision.
  • Scientific and research focus in all programs.
  • Opportunity to be part of young researchers groups.
  • Development of leadership vocation and skills, oriented to big challenges.
  • Comprehensive training from scientifical perspective, integrating the humanities and languages.
  • High values of honesty, integrity and social conscience.

Debido a que la mayoría de las clases se dictan en idioma español, los estudiantes extranjeros deben tener conocimientos en esta lengua.

The City

Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, is a city located in the center of the country at 2,600 mt. SNM. With almost ten million inhabitants, is the largest political, economic and cultural center as well as a major business and commercial hub in Latin America. It has a wide range of universities, cultural centers and libraries, convention centers, hotels, shopping areas and city parks. More than a city, Bogotá is a region comprising several municipalities in the Capital District. Rural areas are characterized by savannah landscapes, gastronomy and places for sports and other activities.

The Weather

Because of its high altitude, Bogota has a moderate climate; by its low latitude has a little temperature variation throughout the year. Temperatures regularly range between 6 and 24° C, with an annual average of 15° C.

The rains are abundant from March to May and October to November, coinciding almost with the equinoxes in spring and autumn in the northern hemisphere, respectively, because the sun crosses the equator and the solar radiation is greater, increasing the heat jungle and favoring the formation of storms in the mountainous area.

In contrast, the drier seasons of the year are from January to February and July to August. Fog is the most common hydrometeor: Bogota has 220 foggy days per year. (Wikipedia, S. F.)

Note that in Bogota weather is somewhat unpredictable: sunny mornings and rainy afternoons or gray dawns and sunny days. In the capital of Colombia, the umbrella will always be a must-have item.

Currency

The Cost of Living
  • Accomodation: the approximate monthly value ranges from $ 600,000 to $ 1,600,000, depending on which option the student prefers (See accommodation options)
  • Alimentación: breakfast: $7.000, lunch: $12.000, dinner: $7.000, total: $780.000 monthly
  • Public Transport: Transmilenio $ 2,200 / $ 2,000 Bus / Taxi: $ 4.400 (low rate) It is considered $ 4,400 a day, which makes a total of $ 132,000 monthly
  • Study Materials: photocopies and school supplies: $ 300,000
  • Entertainment: $400,000
  • Contingencies: $300,000 a month for any additional costs that may arise.
  • MONTHLY AVERAGE: $2,000,000 COP (US$682 aprox.)
Colombian Peso (COP)

In Colombia, you pay with the Colombian peso (COP). The current exchange rate is approximately:

  • 1 Euro= 3.487 COP aprox.
  • 1 Dollar = 2.936 COP aprox

Transport

Buses

The mass transportation system in Bogota, Transmilenio is a system of articulated buses that connect the city and has a network of feeder buses that allow a large number of people mobilized in the capital of Colombia. Transmilenio Official Website.

Under the Mobility Master Plan, the chart of the city in the matter, the structuring of the new Integrated Public Transport Bogotá System (SITP) is established as an instrument to ensure better quality of life for citizens, optimizing service levels for trips made in the city. SITP Official website.


Ciclovía

The Ciclovía Bogotana program, provides service from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sundays and holidays of the year for the main roads of the city, connected in a circuit of more than 121 kilometers long and covers all sectors of the city.

Local Taxi Companies (Country indicative +57)
  • Car Taxis: 6275777
  • City Taxi: 225 25 10
  • Radio Taxi Aeropuerto: 2111111-311111
  • Radio Taxi Internacional: 2048866
  • Súper Taxi: 4202600
  • Taxi Express: 4111111
  • Taxi Bogota Online: 6888888
  • Taxis A La Mano 2622222
  • Taxis Cab: 2685935
Aplicaciones para smartphone (Android - iOS)
  • Uber
  • Tappsi
  • Easy Taxi
  • Taxi Express

Procedures

Requirements
  • Being an adult in Colombia (18 years old)
  • Being enrolled in a Konrad Lorenz partner institution
  • Having a minimum Grade Point Average of 3,8 on scale of 5.0 or equivalent

How to apply?
  • Choose the academic program you wish to apply for
  • Confirm with the International Office at your home institution if there is an Exchange Student Agreement with “Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz”
  • Fill out the Incoming Mobility Students Form. You should present your course selection in the application form
  • Merge in a single PDF the following documents:
    • A nomination from your home institution (letter of approval, email or certificate)
    • Incoming Students Mobility Form (Point 3)
    • Copy of your valid passport – Your passport should be valid for the entire length of your stay in Colombia
    • Official transcripts
    • Proof of Spanish proficiency (Minimum level B2)
    • Save your file with the following label: Name, SURNAME, and Name Home Institution.PDF
  • Submit you application to the International Office at home Institution. The International Office will nominate you and send the full PDF to the email: catherine.torres@konradlorenz.edu.co with copy to cancilleria@konradlorenz.edu.co. We only receive nominations through the International Relations Offices from our partners institutions
  • Konrad Lorenz International Office will send the acceptance letter by e-mail to your home institution copying you
  • Check if you require Visa for you stay in Colombia
  • Once you have received notification of approval for the Incoming Mobility Programme at “Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz”, you must send a copy of your international insurance policy, visa and round trip tickets, at least 2 weeks before the arrival

Housing options

University Residences

  • Pricing: $400 - $650 USD
  • Accomodation Type: Habitación Sencilla
  • Includes: full and balanced menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner (except Sundays and holidays), at set times for this purpose. Laundry: Up to 10 Pounds conventional washing weekly. Does not include ironing facilities. Housekeeping: General daily cleaning of the room is done.
  • Details: bed (1.90 x 0.90), desk, computer cabinet, color TV, shelves, closet, chair covers carpet for the respective computer and chair and bathroom.
  • www.casaloma.com.co
  • www.casaselalto.com
  • www.ingara.com

Shared Apartaments

  • Pricing: $250 - $400 USD
  • Type: Apartamento
  • Details: Includes full and balanced menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner (except Sundays and holidays), at set times for this purpose. Laundry: Up to 10 Pounds conventional washing weekly. Does not include ironing facilities. Housekeeping: General daily cleaning of the room is done.
  • www.compartoapto.com

Rooms at familiar houses

  • Pricing: $200 - $300 USD
  • Accomodation Type: Room:
  • Details: Includes full menu Monday through Saturday. Laundry: 1 time per week. Housekeeping: General daily cleaning of the room is done.
  • Include: bed, furniture for the computer, color TV, shelves, closet, bathroom, living room and kitchen.

Tourist Information And Assistance

Centro Histórico, Casa de los Comuneros Esquina Mayor
Carrera 8 Calle 9 - 83
Schedule: Lunes a Sábado de 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday and Hollidays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: (57 1) 2837115
E-Mail: pitcentrohistorico@idt.gov.co

Centro Internacional
Carrera 13 N° 26-62.
Schedule: Lunes a Sábado de 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday and Hollidays NO HAY SERVICIO
Phone: (57 1) 2862248
E-Mail: pitcentrointernacional@idt.gov.co

Quiosco de la Luz:
Parque de la Independencia, Carrera 7 Calle 26.
Schedule: Lunes a Sábado de 9:00 AM a 5:00 PM.
Sunday and Hollidays NO HAY SERVICIO
Phone: (571) 2842664
E-Mail: pitquiosco@idt.gov.co

Centro Comercial Unicentro
Entrada Principal
Schedule: Lunes a Sábado de 11:00 AM –7:00 PM.
Sunday and Hollidays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Phone: (571)6374482
E-Mail: pitunicentro@idt.gov.co
Centro Comercial Hacienda Santa Bárbara
Plazoleta de la pirámide
Schedule: Lunes a Sábado de 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday and Hollidays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Phone: (571)2149233
E-Mail: pithaciendasantabarbara@idt.gov.co

Terminal de Transportes
Transversal 66 No. 35-11
Módulo 5 – Local 127.
Schedule: Lunes a Sábado de 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Sunday and Hollidays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: (571) 2954460
E-Mail: pitterminal@idt.gov.co
Corferias:
Carrera 40 No. 22 C-67
Pabellón No. 4.
Schedule: Todos los días de Feria de 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Phone: 3810000 Ext.6054
E-Mail: pitcorferias@idt.gov.co

Aeropuerto El Dorado
Terminal Puente Aéreo Avianca
Llegada de pasajeros.
Schedule: Lunes a Domingo de 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Phone: (571) 4147935
E-Mail: pitpuenteaereo@idt.gov.co

Muelle Nacional Llegada de pasajeros
Schedule: Lunes a Domingo de 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
E-Mail: pitmuellenacional@idt.gov.co

Muelle Internacional Llegada de pasajeros.
Schedule: Lunes a Domingo de 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
E-Mail: pitmuelleinternacional@idt.gov.co

Terminal de transportes del Sur:
Calle 57 Q Sur N0. 65 F - 68 Autopista Sur Local 67
Schedule: Lunes a Sábado de 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Phone: (571)7753897
E-Mail: piterminalsur@idt.gov.co

Fundación Universitaria Konrad Lorenz
Cra 9bis No. 62 - 43, Bogotá D.C.
Tel. 57+1 3472311
www.konradlorenz.edu.co