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Using Your Novaris Degree in Colombia
Learn how higher education degrees obtained abroad may be submitted for official convalidation in Colombia through the Ministry of National Education.
Convalidación
Undergraduate Degrees
Graduate Degrees
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Authority
Ministry of National Education
Procedure
Convalidación
Degree Levels
Undergraduate & Graduate
Application
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Foreign Degrees in Colombia
Colombia has a national administrative procedure for evaluating
higher education degrees obtained abroad.
DEGREE CONVALIDATION IN COLOMBIA
A National Process for Foreign Higher Education Degrees
Colombia uses the term convalidación for the administrative recognition of higher education degrees obtained outside the country.
The procedure is administered by the Ministry of National Education and is available for undergraduate and postgraduate credentials.
The convalidation process is individual.
Each foreign credential is evaluated under the requirements
and criteria applicable to the individual application.
STEP BY STEP
From Your Novaris Degree to Convalidation
Colombia's official convalidation procedure is available online through the Ministry of National Education.
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Prepare Documentation
Gather your diploma, academic records, identification, and required supporting documents.
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Authenticate Documents
Complete apostille, translation, or other documentary formalities when applicable.
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Submit Online
Submit the application through the Ministry's electronic convalidation system.
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Ministry Evaluation
The Ministry evaluates the application and issues the corresponding administrative decision.
COMPETENT AUTHORITY
Ministry of National Education
Colombia's Ministry of National Education administers the convalidation procedure for higher education degrees obtained abroad. The official electronic service describes the process as 100% online and states that applicants do not require intermediaries.
Undergraduate
Foreign undergraduate higher education degrees may be submitted.
Postgraduate
Foreign graduate degrees may also be submitted.
Online Application
The official procedure is completed electronically.
Direct Application
The Ministry states that no intermediary is required.
EVALUATION
How a Foreign Degree May Be Evaluated
The Ministry applies the evaluation criteria established by Colombia's foreign-degree convalidation framework.
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Quality Recognition
Certain applications may qualify for evaluation based on recognized quality conditions applicable under Colombian regulations.
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Administrative Precedent
Previous comparable convalidation decisions may be considered when the requirements for administrative precedent are satisfied.
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Academic Evaluation
When other criteria do not apply, a credential may require an academic evaluation under the applicable procedure.
DOCUMENT PREPARATION
Prepare Your Academic Credentials
Requirements depend on the degree and individual application. Always verify the current requirements before submitting.
Official Diploma
Your final higher education degree document.
Academic Records
Academic documentation supporting the degree and completed studies.
Apostille
Authentication of foreign documents when required.
Identification
Personal identification required for the individual application.
Translations
Translation may be required for documents issued in another language.
Additional Evidence
The Ministry may request additional academic or institutional information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Foreign Degree Convalidation in Colombia
Colombia's convalidation procedure covers foreign undergraduate
higher education degrees. The Ministry evaluates each individual application.
Yes. The official procedure includes both undergraduate and
postgraduate higher education degrees obtained abroad.
Yes. The Ministry currently describes the procedure as 100%
online and states that no intermediary is required.
No. Apostille authenticates a document for international use.
Convalidation is the separate administrative evaluation of the
foreign higher education degree.
No. The Colombian Ministry of National Education independently
evaluates each application and determines the final outcome.
Important Information
This page provides general information about foreign degree convalidation in Colombia. It does not state or imply that the Colombian Ministry of National Education has accredited, endorsed, approved, recognized, or pre-approved Novaris International Christian University or its academic programs.
Convalidation is an individual administrative procedure. Requirements and evaluation criteria may change. Applicants should verify current information directly with the Ministry before applying.
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