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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 100% Online Process
Authority Ministry of National Education
Procedure Convalidación
Níveis de Graduação Undergraduate & Graduate
Application 100% Online
International university students
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.

01

Complete Your Degree

Complete all academic requirements of your Novaris degree program.

02

Prepare Documentation

Gather your diploma, academic records, identification, and required supporting documents.

03

Authenticate Documents

Complete apostille, translation, or other documentary formalities when applicable.

04

Submit Online

Submit the application through the Ministry's electronic convalidation system.

05

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.

Graduação Foreign undergraduate higher education degrees may be submitted.
Pós-graduação 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.

01

Quality Recognition

Certain applications may qualify for evaluation based on recognized quality conditions applicable under Colombian regulations.

02

Administrative Precedent

Previous comparable convalidation decisions may be considered when the requirements for administrative precedent are satisfied.

03

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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