education
diciembre 17, 2025
Umayor amplía su oferta académica y prepara nuevos proyectos para 2026
La Institución Universitaria Mayor de Cartagena (Umayor) cerró el año 2025 con una ampliación significativa de su oferta académica, un crecimiento sostenido en matrícula y una serie de proyectos que buscan consolidar su presencia en la ciudad y en otros municipios del departamento de Bolívar.
TL;DR
- Umayor expanded its academic offerings from 12 to 28 programs in 2025.
- Student enrollment increased from 3,191 in 2022 to 5,314 active students.
- New programs include Architecture, Gastronomy, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, and Tourism and International Business.
- The university obtained its first three specializations: Conservation and Restoration of Architectural Heritage, Human Talent Management and Organizational Development, and Port Operations Management.
- Research groups improved, with two in category A and one in B.
- Academic agreements were strengthened with universities in France, Spain, Canada, Mexico, Chile, and Costa Rica.
- Future projects include institutional accreditation, expanding coverage to municipalities, and modernizing facilities with royalty funding.
- The III International Congress of Tourism, Heritage, and Society is scheduled for October 2026 with Spain as the guest country.