undergraduate
Chemical Engineering
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about the
Program
The Chemical Engineering program of the Universidad Industrial de Santander trains professionals for the formulation of projects, analysis, design, construction, and assembly of plants and equipment. The operation, direction, supervision, and control of processes involving chemical, physical and biochemical changes.
It also educates professionals to offer engineering services, with an approach based on the theoretical and practical aspects, which govern the phenomena that occur within these processes, with the aim of generating value to goods and services. The UIS Chemical Engineering program was created in 1948. It is one of the founding programs of the Universidad Industrial de Santander. And for more than 72 years, it demonstrates high quality, research capacity, innovation, and success. And it stands out for interdisciplinarity, researchable character, and openness to the world.
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The School of Chemical Engineering, to which the Chemical Engineering program belongs, is recognized in our country, for its high quality, for being a pioneer and leader: created the first master’s degree in research (1969) and the first doctorate in Chemical Engineering (1992).
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 703 | Registro calificado: MEN N.° 017748 of November 15, 2018, validity 8 years.

DEGREE:
Chemical Engineer

DuraTiOn:
10 Semesters

Education LEVEL:
Undergraduate

ModaliTY:
In-Person

CAMPUS:
Central Campus, Bucaramanga
- Applicant Profile
- Graduate Profile
- Labor Field
- Our Accreditations
- Continuous Improvement
APPLICANT
Profile
The aspiring chemical engineer of the Industrial University of Santander, UIS must have an interest in the processes of transformation of raw materials, as well as the willingness to learn and apply the concepts from the sciences (mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology) that are necessary to carry out such an end. You should feel the motivation and taste to learn, and continue to grow as a person and professional future.
GRADUATE
Profile
The Chemical Engineer of the UIS, applies the principles of the basic sciences for the development, supervision, optimization, control and administration of sustainable physicochemical and biotechnological processes. The UIS chemical engineering professional is characterized by his leadership and decision-making ability, based on critical analysis and the generation of new knowledge.
LABOR
Field
The Chemical Engineer is able to perform: analysis, administration, management, supervision and control of processes, in which physical, chemical and biochemical changes are made to transform raw materials into processed or semi-processed products. He also has the knowledge to develop the design, construction, assembly of plants and equipment for processes, in any industry, organization, company, university, laboratory and research institute, and can perform work in Teaching and Research. Taken from: Law 18 of 1976 "Regulating the exercise of the profession of Chemical Engineer in the country, recognized by the Ministry of National Education".
OUR
Accreditations
The quality of our programs is a guarantee for our students and graduates. Note:: Time has already elapsed since last year, so it's not recently. que TheMinistry of National Education (MEN), has granted the renewal of the high quality accreditation,for8 years, to the undergraduate program. And to the satisfaction of the academic community of the Universidad industrial de Santander, the first international accreditation has been obtained for an academic program of the University.
This accreditation for 6 years, has been granted by the Accreditation System of University Careers for the Regional Recognition of the academic quality of the respective degrees in Mercosur and Associated States – Arcu-South System.
The accreditations and recognitions, together with the distinctions and awards given to students and teachers, both by the Professional Council of Chemical Engineering of Colombia, CPIQ, and by the National Awards Otto de Greiff, and Eloy Valenzuela (UIS) take pride in academic community and invite us to continue to persist in dynamism, quality, commitment, and professional and academic ethics.
CONTINUOUS
Improvement
The Chemical Engineering program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational base with the ability to lead innovation processes, emerging technologies and anticipate the needs of well-being and safety of the community. This is intended that: students, employers and society in general, have the confidence that the program meets quality standards and offers graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
Educational Objectives of the Program
The chemical engineer of the UIS:
- You will exercise your profession based on the critical application of the basic sciences for the design, supervision, optimization, control and administration of processes of transformation of the matter in both the public and private sectors.
- You will develop its professional activities with ethics and social, legal and environmental commitment, taking into account the principles of green chemistry.
- You will be a creative and entrepreneurial leader, able to work as a team, as well as to transmit your ideas and knowledge in a clear, concise and convincing way, in different work environments.
Learning Outcomes
The Chemical Engineering program aims to develop the following learning outcomes in your students:
- The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- The ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs considering public health, safety and well-being, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts.
- The ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals.
- The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ||||||
Academic Period | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I |
Admitted | 108 | 142 | 101 | 127 | 114 | 131 | 99 | 137 | 110 | 139 | 136 |
Enrolled | 1398 | 1475 | 1406 | 1392 | 1317 | 1380 | 1341 | 1358 | 1274 | 1171 | 1252 |
Graduates (Term) | 33 | 114 | 116 | 126 | 69 | 80 | 93 | 113 | 66 | 103 | 60 |
APPLICANT
Profile
The aspiring chemical engineer of the Industrial University of Santander, UIS must have an interest in the processes of transformation of raw materials, as well as the willingness to learn and apply the concepts from the sciences (mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology) that are necessary to carry out such an end. You should feel the motivation and taste to learn, and continue to grow as a person and professional future.
GRADUATE
Profile
The CHEMICAL Engineer of the UIS, applies the principles of the basic sciences for the development, supervision, optimization, control and administration of sustainable physicochemical and biotechnological processes. The UIS chemical engineering professional is characterized by his leadership and decision-making ability, based on critical analysis and the generation of new knowledge.
Labor
Field
The chemical engineer is able to perform: analysis, administration, management, supervision and control of processes, in which physical, chemical and biochemical changes are made to transform raw materials into processed or semi-processed products. He also has the knowledge to develop the design, construction, assembly of plants and equipment for processes, in any industry, organization, company, university, laboratory and research institute, and can perform work in Teaching and Research. Taken from: Law 18 of 1976 “Regulating the exercise of the profession of Chemical Engineer in the country, recognized by the Ministry of National Education”.
OUR
Accreditations
The quality of our programs is a guarantee for our students and graduates. Note:: Time has already elapsed since last year, so it’s not recently. que TheMinistry of National Education (MEN), has granted the renewal of the high quality accreditation,for8 years, to the undergraduate program. And to the satisfaction of the academic community of the Universidad industrial de Santander, the first international accreditation has been obtained for an academic program of the University.
This accreditation for 6 years, has been granted by the Accreditation System of University Careers for the Regional Recognition of the academic quality of the respective degrees in Mercosur and Associated States – Arcu-South System.
The accreditations and recognitions, together with the distinctions and awards given to students and teachers, both by the Professional Council of Chemical Engineering of Colombia, CPIQ, and by the National Awards Otto de Greiff, and Eloy Valenzuela (UIS) take pride in academic community and invite us to continue to persist in dynamism, quality, commitment, and professional and academic ethics.
CONTINUOUS
Improvement
The Chemical Engineering program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational base with the ability to lead innovation processes, emerging technologies and anticipate the needs of well-being and safety of the community. This is intended that: students, employers and society in general, have the confidence that the program meets quality standards and offers graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
Educational Objectives of the Program
The chemical engineer of the UIS:
- You will exercise your profession based on the critical application of the basic sciences for the design, supervision, optimization, control and administration of processes of transformation of the matter in both the public and private sectors.
- You will develop its professional activities with ethics and social, legal and environmental commitment, taking into account the principles of green chemistry.
- You will be a creative and entrepreneurial leader, able to work as a team, as well as to transmit your ideas and knowledge in a clear, concise and convincing way, in different work environments.
Learning Outcomes
The Chemical Engineering program aims to develop the following learning outcomes in your students:
- The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- The ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs considering public health, safety and well-being, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts.
- The ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals.
- The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
Academic Period | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | |
Chemical Engineering | Admitted | 108 | 142 | 101 | 127 | 114 | 131 | 99 | 137 | 110 | 139 | 136 |
Enrolled | 1398 | 1475 | 1406 | 1392 | 1317 | 1380 | 1341 | 1358 | 1274 | 1171 | 1252 | |
Graduates (Term) | 33 | 114 | 116 | 126 | 69 | 80 | 93 | 113 | 66 | 103 | 60 |
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Academic
Curriculum
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- 5°
- 6°
- 7°
- 8°
- 9°
- 10°
- Electives
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Code: 20252 Credits: 4 - Calculus I
Code: 20314 Credits: 4 - Chemistry I
Code: 22979 Credits: 4 - Linear Algebra I
Code: 23423 Credits: 1 - Physical and Sports Culture
Code: 23427 Credits: 3 - Language Workshop
Code: 24948 Credits: 0 - University Life and Culture
Code: 27534 Credits: 2 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering
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Code: 20253 Credits: 4 - Calculus II
Code: 22950 Credits: 4 - Physics I
Code: 23015 Credits: 4 - Descriptive Geometry
Code: 23079 Credits: 4 - Chemistry II
Code: 23424 Credits: 4 - English I
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Code: 20254 Credits: 4 - Calculus III
Code: 22953 Credits: 4 - Physics II
Code: 23217 Credits: 4 - Chemistry III
Code: 23425 Credits: 4 - English II
Code: 27535 Credits: 2 - Computer Bases
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Code: -- Credits: 2 - Context I
Code: 20255 Credits: 4 - Differential Equations
Code: 21413 Credits: 4 - Stoichiometry
Code: 22956 Credits: 4 - Physics III
Code: 27536 Credits: 3 - Process Variable Analysis
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Code: 21416 Credits: 4 - Transport Phenomena I
Code: 21428 Credits: 4 - Material Structure and Properties
Code: 23219 Credits: 4 - Thermodynamics I
Code: 27537 Credits: 3 - Methods in Chemical Engineering I
Code: 27538 Credits: 4 - Fluid and Solids Management
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Code: 21417 Credits: 4 - Transport Phenomena II
Code: 23222 Credits: 4 - Nanotechnology
Code: 23226 Credits: 4 - Thermodynamics II
Code: 27539 Credits: 3 - Methods in Chemical Engineering II
Code: 27540 Credits: 3 - Physicochemical
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Code: 21419 Credits: 4 - Unit Operations I
Code: 22976 Credits: 3 - Economic Engineering
Code: 23228 Credits: 4 - Reactor Design
Code: 27541 Credits: 3 - Bioprocesses I
Code: 27542 Credits: 2 - Process Lab I
Code: 27543 Credits: 3 - Computational Engineering
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Code: 21420 Credits: 4 - Unit Operations II
Code: 23229 Credits: 4 - Chemical Process Control
Code: 27544 Credits: 3 - Bioprocesses II
Code: 27545 Credits: 3 - Synthesis and Analysis of Chemical Processes
Code: 27546 Credits: 3 - Project Management
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Code: 23233 Credits: 4 - Process Analysis
Code: 27547 Credits: 1 - Grade Work I
Code: 27548 Credits: 2 - Process Lab II
Code: 27549 Credits: 3 - Business creation
Code: -- Credits: 3 - Undergraduate Technical Subjects
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Code: 27550 Credits: 6 - Grade Work II
Code: 0-- Credits: 3 - Undergraduate Technical Subjects
Code: -- Credits: 4 - Context Subject
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Code: 21426 Credits: 3 - Process Optimization
Code: 21429 Credits: 3 - Industrial Organic Chemistry
Code: 21436 Credits: 3 - Introduction to polymers
Code: 21445 Credits: 3 - Catalysis
Code: 21452 Credits: 3 - General Administration for Chemical Engineers
Code: 21458 Credits: 3 - Corrosion and control
Code: 23227 Credits: 3 - Industrial Ecology
Code: 25549 Credits: 3 - Process Engineering in the Food Industry
Code: 25980 Credits: 3 - Experimental Techniques for Engineers
Code: 26050 Credits: 3 - Environmental Management in the Chemical Process Industry
Code: 27086 Credits: 3 - Biomolecular Engineering
Code: 21435 Credits: 3 - Special Topics - Multicompetent Distillation
Code: -- Credits: 3 - General Electrotechnics
Code: 21447 Credits: 3 - Introduction to Asphalts
Code: 21440 Credits: 3 - Biotechnological Processes
Code: 21434 Credits: 3 - Refining Processes
Code: 21437 Credits: 3 - Special topics - Petrochemical Processes
Code: 21430 Credits: 3 - Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
Code: 21453 Credits: 3 - Simulation of Chemical Processes
Code: 21439 Credits: 3 - Special Topics - Industrial Services
Code: 21443 Credits: -- - Special Topics - Design of Experiments
Code: 21441 Credits: 3 - Coal Technology
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
- Registration
- Requirements
- Costs
This undergraduate program is offered at different university locations, please select the location for which you wish to obtain enrollment information.
- Bucaramanga
- Barbosa
- Barrancabermeja
- Málaga
- Socorro
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
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Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
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Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
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Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Anyone who meets the following requirements may register:
- Having passed the tenth grade or being in the process of doing so.
- Having taken the Saber 11 State Examination as of 2017.
- A minimum score of 31 points in each of the tests that make up the State Test: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, Natural Sciences and English.
NOTICE 1:For applicants exempted from the English test, according to Article 1 of Decree 34 of 1980 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, only the scores in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, and Natural Sciences will be taken into account.
NOTICE 2: Applicants are warned that the use of fraudulent means of any kind in the enrollment and/or admission process disqualifies them for a period of 5 years to be enrolled and/or admitted in any academic program of the University, without prejudice to any penal sanctions that may apply according to Acuerdo N° 017/95 del Consejo Superior.
A person may not register, even if he/she complies with the above requirements and if he/she does so, his/her registration will be cancelled:
- He/she is enrolled in any academic program of studies at the UIS.
- He/she has a disciplinary sanction in force at the UIS.
- He/she has lost student status for poor academic performance on more than one occasion.
- He/she is applying to the same program of study from which he/she was excluded due to poor academic performance or has not renewed enrollment in said program.
- He/she has initiated without concluding studies, more than one Academic Program at the UIS. No person may attend more than two undergraduate programs at the UIS. Article 5, Agreement 16 of 2008 of the Superior Council.
NOTICE 3:In case of being admitted, the student who obtained his bachelor’s degree abroad or its equivalent, must submit the validation of the degree to the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, if you have not done the procedure enter this link
Additional requirements
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Inscription
$100.000
FOR 1 PROGRAM
Inscription
$150.000
FOR 2 PROGRAMS

Each semester is settled according to the economic capacity of the family unit. It ranges between 1 and 8 minimum legal wage(s) in force.
Maximum 2 programs per enrollment.
For more information, please contact the Admissions and Academic Registration Office
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
- Registration
- Requirements
- Costs
- Bucaramanga
- Barbosa
- Barrancabermeja
- Málaga
- Socorro
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Anyone who meets the following requirements may register:
- Having passed the tenth grade or being in the process of doing so.
- Having taken the Saber 11 State Examination as of 2017.
- A minimum score of 31 points in each of the tests that make up the State Test: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, Natural Sciences and English.
NOTICE 1:For applicants exempted from the English test, according to Article 1 of Decree 34 of 1980 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, only the scores in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, and Natural Sciences will be taken into account.
NOTICE 2: Applicants are warned that the use of fraudulent means of any kind in the enrollment and/or admission process disqualifies them for a period of 5 years to be enrolled and/or admitted in any academic program of the University, without prejudice to any penal sanctions that may apply according to Acuerdo N° 017/95 del Consejo Superior.
A person may not register, even if he/she complies with the above requirements and if he/she does so, his/her registration will be cancelled:
- He/she is enrolled in any academic program of studies at the UIS.
- He/she has a disciplinary sanction in force at the UIS.
- He/she has lost student status for poor academic performance on more than one occasion.
- He/she is applying to the same program of study from which he/she was excluded due to poor academic performance or has not renewed enrollment in said program.
- He/she has initiated without concluding studies, more than one Academic Program at the UIS. No person may attend more than two undergraduate programs at the UIS. Article 5, Agreement 16 of 2008 of the Superior Council.
NOTICE 3:In case of being admitted, the student who obtained his bachelor’s degree abroad or its equivalent, must submit the validation of the degree to the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, if you have not done the procedure enter this link
Inscription
$100.000
FOR 1 PROGRAM
Inscription
$150.000
FOR 2 PROGRAMS
Each semester is settled according to the economic capacity of the family unit. It ranges between 1 and 8 minimum legal wage(s) in force.
Maximum 2 programs per enrollment.
For more information, please contact the Admissions and Academic Registration Office
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Gustavo Emilio Ramírez Caballero
Doctor of Engineering with emphasis on materials engineering














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Chemical engineering School
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UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Building 24, Building of the School of Chemical Engineering, office 238
Industrial University of Santander

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Chemical engineering School
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2434
Direct phone: +57 (607) 6344746
Email:
esciqui@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Cra 27, calle 9. Edificio 24. Escuela de Ingeniería Química, oficina 238.
Universidad Industrial de Santander.

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Do yo want more information?
Contact Us

Chemical engineering School
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2434
Direct phone: +57 (607) 6344746
Email:
esciqui@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Cra 27, calle 9. Edificio 24. Escuela de Ingeniería Química, oficina 238.
Universidad Industrial de Santander.

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.