General Information

ISIS 4

The undergraduate program of Systems and Computing Engineering at the Universidad de los Andes is the oldest computer science program in Colombia. Since its founding in 1967, the program has been a national leader in teaching and the quality of its graduates is recognized nationally and internationally. Students of Systems and Computing Engineering will be trained to create and build computer solutions that benefit society.

Their training and professional practice are developed in an interdisciplinary environment and in creative teams to solve problems associated with information by generating solutions that involve: technology, people and services, thus developing cutting-edge products and finding solutions that facilitate life in areas such as health, environment, mobility, communications, among others.

Generalities

SNIES code: 1540
Degree awarded: Systems and Computing Engineer
Qualified Registration: Resolution 016926 of December 27, 2019 for 10 years.
8 semestres
Bogotá D.C.
On site

Program educational objectives

A graduate of the undergraduate program of Uniandes will be able to:

1 Identify, generate and take advantage of the opportunities of his professional context, understands social needs, and responds to them with effective and innovative solutions based on his understanding and mastery of engineering methods and information and communications technologies;

2 Lead and guide society in the identification, appropriation, use and generation of information and communication technologies that contribute the most to the transformation of organizations in order to contribute to the sustainable advancement of society.

3 Lead the creation and promotion of internationally competitive organizations, using information and communication technologies, thus contributing to the development of the country. Lead the creation and promotion of internationally competitive organizations, using information and communication technologies, thus contributing to the development of the country.

4 Assume positions and carry out activities that require respect, commitment and responsibility with their environment, acting autonomously, responsibly and ethically, in culturally diverse and disciplinary environments.Assume positions and carry out activities that require respect, commitment and responsibility with their environment, acting autonomously, responsibly and ethically, in culturally diverse and disciplinary environments.

The Systems and computing Engineering program of the Universidad de los Andes strives for students who have completed the proposed curriculum in the undergraduate program to have developed:

1 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2 An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4 An 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 societal contexts.

5 An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6 An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Features

Some of the differentiating characteristics of the undergraduate program in Systems and Computing Engineering at uniandes are:

Modern and Flexible Curriculum

The program gives students insight into the information and communication technologies as a tool for development their environment. The program offers students a modern and flexible curriculum. Moreover, the program is designed to select a professional profile in which students want to deepen, either administrative, mathematical, technical, artistic or research.

Additionally, the program includes spaces that allow students to choose their areas of interest, through categories of their own choosing.

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Academic options

The universidad de los Andes offers students alternatives to enrich their training: double-program, national and international academic exchanges, academic and social practice.

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Faculty

All professors have Máster and over 70% of them have PhD.

Professors are divided into research groups that develop projects in which students of the undergraduate and graduate (Master and Ph.D.) programs participate. These groups focuses on developing research projects with government entities and productive sector.

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Facilities

DISC has its own computer labs, with advanced technology to solve the curriculum needs. DISC has physical and virtual laboratories that allow students to propose solutions to everyday problems and evaluate their impact on society.

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Systems and Computing Engineering Degree data

Total Enrolled and Graduated Students

Total Enrolled Students

Total First Semester Enrolled and Graduates

First semester enrolled and graduates history

Year	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
First-semester enrolled	84	61	80	76	86	87	75
Graduates	63	68	82	68	93	72	86

Year	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017
First-semester enrolled	67	80	68	75	97	182	158
Graduates	64	59	62	57	75	54	64

Year	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
First-semester enrolled	149	135	177	150	281
Graduates	55	64	131	141	151

Year	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013
First-semester enrolled	84	61	80	76	86	87	75	67	80	68
Graduates	63	68	82	68	93	72	86	64	59	62

Year	2014	2015	2016	2017-10
First-semester enrolled	75	97	182	80
Graduates	57	75	54	32

Accreditations

International Accreditation ABET

What is ABET?

ABET is a recognized international non-profit organization that accredits college and university programs in Natural and Applied Science, Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology.

This ISO 9001-certified organization is comprised of 35 societies, and professional and technical organizations, that represent the above-mentioned areas. It is also one of the most respected accrediting organizations in the United States with more than 80 years of experience in the leadership of quality assurance in higher education.

B.S. degree of Systems and Computing Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. ABET is an organization which serves the public globally through the promotion and advancement of education in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology

CNA

National accreditation is a mechanism through which a Higher Education Institution or an academic program demonstrates, on a voluntary basis (Law 30 of 1992), before the National Accreditation Council, that it complies with the quality parameters proposed by this state entity. It is the way in which the Colombian state evaluates and attests to the quality of a higher education institution or academic program.