OFFICE OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Incoming Mobility
EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC LIFE AT UIS
Expand your education, explore new academic environments, and become part of a university community open to national and international exchange. Universidad Industrial de Santander welcomes students from other institutions interested in taking courses, participating in research activities, undertaking internships, or engaging in other authorized forms of academic mobility.
OPEN CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS
INCOMING ACADEMIC MOBILITY CALL 2027-1
Universidad Industrial de Santander invites students from other institutions to participate in the UIS Incoming Academic Mobility Call 2027-1 and enjoy an academic, scientific, and cultural experience at UIS.
The call offers various academic mobility opportunities, including academic exchanges, research internships, internships, dual degree programs, courses, visits, and virtual mobility, subject to the conditions applicable to each mobility type.
General Requirements:
Maintain active enrollment at the home institution.
Be officially nominated through a letter issued by the home institution or have an invitation letter from a permanent faculty member at UIS.
Meet the requirements of the mobility type, call for applications, program, and receiving academic unit.
Demonstrate Spanish language proficiency when necessary, depending on the nature of the activity.
View the Incoming Academic Mobility Information Sheet
2027-1 | PDF Document
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) 2027-2028
Universidad Industrial de Santander invites its academic and administrative units to express their interest in hosting an English Teaching Assistant through the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program from August 2027 to May 2028.
The program enables Colombian higher education institutions to host young professionals from the United States to support the teaching of English as a second language and promote academic and cultural exchange.
ETA participants may support activities such as English classes alongside the assigned UIS faculty member, tutoring and academic advising, conversation clubs, writing and speaking workshops, preparation for international examinations, and intercultural activities.
Interested units must identify an academic need, define the objectives, activities, target population, and expected outcomes, appoint at least one mentor to support the ETA participant, and secure the corresponding financial contribution. Units may also collaborate to share the financial contribution and jointly develop the activities planned for the placement.
Placement Period
August 2027 to May 2028
Estimated Financial Contribution
COP $44,940,000 per requested ETA participant
View the Fulbright ETA Call Information Sheet
PDF Document
Fulbright U.S. Specialist Program 2027-2028
Universidad Industrial de Santander invites its academic and administrative units, academic programs, research groups, and teaching teams to submit initiatives under the Fulbright U.S. Specialist Program 2027–2028, through which they may host a highly qualified U.S. specialist in person to carry out projects aimed at strengthening institutional capacities and promoting technical and scientific cooperation.
Proposed initiatives may include curriculum development or evaluation activities, training for faculty and technical staff, institutional strengthening and planning, seminars, workshops, or conferences, as well as other activities aimed at institutional capacity building.
The program operates under a cost-sharing arrangement. Fulbright covers the specialist’s fees, international airfare, insurance, and support during the placement. The proposing UIS unit must cover the corresponding contribution for accommodation, meals, local transportation, and transfers between the airport and the accommodation.
Interested units must define their proposal and placement dates, calculate the required financial contribution, identify the corresponding funding source, and obtain the institutional commitment letter required for the application.
Application Deadline
November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Colombia time)
Placement Duration
14 to 21 days, in person
Rotating Internship Call for Applications 2027-1
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Students who are currently enrolled at their home institution and who meet the requirements of the corresponding mobility category, call for applications, or program may apply. Each application is subject to document review and academic evaluation. When applicable, the relevant Academic or Administrative Unit will issue its endorsement, and the Office of External Relations will process the acceptance letter or agreement, as appropriate. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
Important: Eligibility and acceptance depend on the mobility category requested, the documentation submitted, academic availability, the agreement when required, and the decision of the relevant UIS authorities.
Be currently enrolled at their home institution.
Meet the legal age requirement established in their country of origin.
Be officially nominated to the UIS Office of External Relations by their home institution or have an invitation letter from a UIS faculty member.
Meet the requirements of the corresponding mobility category, call for applications, or program.
When required by the type, scope, or purpose of the mobility program, demonstrate the level of Spanish necessary to fulfill their academic commitments.
CHOOSE THE BEST Experience
UIS offers different mobility opportunities. Some allow students to take courses, while others focus on research, internships, projects, or specific academic activities. Requirements, documents, duration, and completion procedures vary depending on the type of mobility and level of study.
TYPES OF Mobility
Academic
Exchange
Research
Internship
Business
Internship
Social
Internship
Teaching
Internship
Dual
Degree
Open
Courses
Technical
Visits
Educational Field
Trips
On-Campus
Modality
Important: For graduate programs, the General Graduate Studies Regulations recognize the Foundational Internship, Research or Applied Internship, and Mixed Internship.
HOW TO Apply?
Step 1
Identify Your Mobility Type
Review the available mobility options and define the academic activity you wish to undertake at UIS. If you plan to take courses, identify the relevant academic program or school. If you are applying for an internship or research activity, identify the corresponding research group, project, faculty member, or academic unit.
Step 2
Check the Requirements
Confirm that you are currently enrolled at your home institution and review the documents required for your mobility type. Some programs, calls for applications, or academic units may establish additional requirements.
Step 3
Prepare the Documentation
Gather the required supporting documents and download the FRE.17 form to provide your application information. Documents must be legible, valid, and consistent with the information entered in the form.
View Application Form for Visiting Students
FRE.17 | PDF Document
Step 4
Complete the Online Application
Complete the institutional application form and attach the requested information. Carefully review all information before submitting it.
Step 5
Review of Requirements
The Office of External Relations will review the application and verify compliance with the general requirements before forwarding it to the relevant Academic or Administrative Unit.
Step 6
Academic Evaluation and Endorsement
The application will be reviewed by the relevant academic authority. If the academic requirements are met, the Academic or Administrative Unit will issue the incoming mobility endorsement and notify the Office of External Relations.
Step 7
Acceptance and Formalization
Once the academic endorsement has been received, the Office of External Relations will process the acceptance letter or agreement, as appropriate. Acceptance is considered formalized only through the corresponding institutional communication.
Step 8
Registration and Preparation for the Stay
After acceptance, you will be asked to submit the documents required for academic registration, health insurance, identification, and any other applicable procedures. At this stage, the FAR.12 form may be required.
View Academic Registration Form
FAR.12 | PDF Document
PREPARE YOUR Application
The specific documents required may vary depending on the mobility type, academic level, call for applications, and the academic unit evaluating the application. Review the applicable requirements before completing the form.
According to procedure PRE.12, the document verification process includes:
1.UIS Form FRE.17
View Application Form for Visiting Students
FRE.17 | PDF Document
2. Passport
3. Motivation Letter
4. Academic Transcript
5. Résumé/CV
6. Letter of Introduction from the Partner Institution or Invitation Letter from UIS
7. Letter of Recommendation
Important: The Office of External Relations may request clarification or additional documents when necessary to verify the application. Incomplete, illegible, or inconsistent documentation may prevent the application from proceeding to academic evaluation.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AFTER Acceptance
View Academic Registration Form
FAR.12 Version 3 | PDF Document
Important: Do not complete this form as the first step of the application process. The FAR.12 form is required after acceptance, when academic registration at UIS is to be completed.
PROCESS Forms
1.View Online Application Form
This is the channel used to start and submit the application.
2. View FRE.17 Application Form for Visiting Students
This document contains the academic information for the proposed mobility activity and the endorsement of the home institution. It must be available for download.
3. View FAR.12 Academic Registration Form
This document is used after acceptance to support academic registration. It may be available for download, but it must be clearly identified as a post-acceptance document.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER Submitting Your Application?
The Office of External Relations verifies the general requirements and documentation.
The academic authority assesses the suitability of the proposed activity.
The Office of External Relations processes the acceptance letter or agreement, as appropriate.
After acceptance, academic registration and the procedures required to prepare for the stay are completed.
The application is forwarded to the relevant Academic or Administrative Unit.
If the assessment is favorable, the academic endorsement is issued.
IS AN Agreement Required?
The formalization process depends on the type of mobility. Mobility activities involving coursework require an agreement. Other types of mobility may be formalized through a letter of introduction or acceptance once the institutional procedure has been completed. If the proposed activity requires an agreement and there is no current agreement in place, the situation must be reviewed by the relevant authorities before any commitment is made. To begin the agreement process, please contact
INSURANCE, HEALTH, AND Stay Requirements
Accepted participants must provide proof of the health coverage required for their mobility. The corresponding documents will be requested at the appropriate stage after acceptance.
National Mobility
For national mobility, participants must provide proof of the applicable health insurance enrollment and coverage.
International Mobility
International students must have valid international health insurance covering their entire stay in Colombia, including repatriation coverage in the event of death.
INCOMING MOBILITY FOR Graduate Students
Graduate students may also participate in mobility experiences at UIS. The mobility type, academic endorsement, proposed activity, affiliation with a program, research group, or research center, and formalization requirements are reviewed in accordance with the Student Academic Mobility Regulations, the General Graduate Studies Regulations, and the provisions of the host program.
BENEFITS AND Incentives
Accepted participants may access the rights, services, and programs applicable to them in accordance with institutional regulations and the conditions of their mobility. Some additional benefits are subject to the duration of the stay, the existence of a cooperation agreement, budget availability, service regulations, and the conditions established in each call for applications.
REGULATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND Forms
View Student Academic Mobility Regulations
Agreement No. 009 of 2024 | PDF Document
View Procedures Manual for Student Academic Mobility
Resolution No. 1290 of 2024 | PDF Document
View Procedure for Incoming Student Academic Mobility
PRE.12 Version 02 | PDF Document
View Application Form for Visiting Students
FRE.17 | PDF Document
View Academic Registration Form
FAR.12 Version 3 | PDF Document
View General Graduate Studies Regulations
Agreement No. 075 of 2013, compilation of current regulations | PDF Document
Would you like more information? Contact us
Mobility and Exchanges
Telephone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2216
Email: incoming@uis.edu.co
Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 27 calle 9
Edificio administración 2, primer piso
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a. m. – noon.
2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.