Known as the Athens of South America, Bogotá has an extensive educational system of both primary and secondary schools and colleges. For more information about Colombia check this website: www.colombia.co or if you want to know more about Bogotá click on this link: colombia.travel/es/bogota

Bogotá

Bogotá is the capital
of Colombia.
The official language is
Spanish
The currency is the
Colombian peso  (COP$)
Current exchange rate
The population of Bogotá
is about 8 million people.
The city lies at an average
altitude of 2,640 meters
(8,660 feet) above sea level
The city has a subtropical
highland climate. The average
temperature is 14.5 °C (58 °F),

Where is located?

Chía

Chia is a small town about 8 kms. north of Bogota. It is very close to the University, about 5 minutes by car, which make access very easy and quick. Life in Chia is very peaceful. Public transportation from Bogota to Chia is only available until 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The city has a subtropical
highland climate. The average
temperature is 14.5 °C (58 °F)
Is located just 15 minutes waking
from the Campus

 

HOMESTAY

Homestay provides a unique opportunity to live with a local family, offering an easy and enriching way to experience and adapt to Colombian culture. Families are carefully selected to ensure a welcoming, comfortable, clean, and safe environment with convenient access to public transportation.

Students can choose accommodation in Bogotá or Chía. The homestay service includes:

  • Private rooms
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Weekly laundry service
  • Weekly room cleaning service
  • Internet access

 

Single room, private bathroom (premium and type 2), shared bathroom (type 3), breakfast and dinner, laundry once a week, room cleaning once a week.

TypePrice
Premium $ 370 USD per week
Type 2$ 320 USD per week
Type 3 $ 280 USD per week

 

Share with a
local family

 

Breakfast and
dinner included

 

Wi-Fi
connection

 

Laundry once
a week