International students from all around the world are welcome to apply for fully financed Master’s and PhD degree programs under the Colombia Government Scholarships 2026–2027. Computer science, engineering, business and management, and development studies are only a few of the many subjects covered by the scholarship. While PhD courses can run up to 36 months (3 years), Master’s programs last 24 months (2 years). There is no registration or application cost needed, and the application procedure is entirely free and done online. This competitive program offers about fifty scholarships. It pays for all significant costs associated with studying in Colombia. If an applicant’s prior schooling was in English, they do not need to take the IELTS, but others might need to show that they are proficient in the language.
Eligibility Criteria :
- must not be a citizen of Colombia and must be a foreign national.
- You cannot live in Colombia or be enrolled in a postgraduate program there.
- must not have previously been awarded an ICETEX international scholarship or a Beca Colombia scholarship.
- must be younger than fifty.
- A bachelor’s or professional undergraduate degree in any discipline is required.
- A minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0 on the Colombian grading scale (based only on undergraduate courses) is required.
- Spanish proficiency must be at least B2 (DELE or SIELE required if Spanish is not the first language).
- must be accepted into at least one (up to three) of the 2026 qualifying graduate programs.
- must present documentation of a doctor’s certification of excellent physical and mental health.
Colombia is the scholarship country.
Host Organizations: Numerous Universities
Study Levels: PhD and Master’s programs
Type of Funding: Fully Funded
International students are eligible to apply.
Benefits :
- Complete reimbursement for tuition
- A monthly allowance is given
- Monthly stipend for educational supplies
- Facilities and support for accommodations included
- Coverage for health insurance
