On-site
Riohacha
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158 Credits
10 Semesters
Registration 2.50 UVT
Tuition 55 UVT
El program of Arquitectura of the University of the Guajira forma profesionales en los campos del diseño, la construcción and the urbanismo para fortalecer la innovación and the desarrollo tecnológico, la generación de conocimiento en dichos campos, de modo que contribuyan a la solución de los problemas del departamento, aprovechando los recursos naturales de manera sostenible.
La institución se reconoce como parte de una región multicultural, para lo cual se planean y desarrollan estrategias de aprendizaje orientadas hacia la competitividad, eficiencia y eficacia. The research y la proyección social son parte fundamental de la formación integradora de sus actores, sin desconocer la parte humana, ética y de sensibilidad por los problemas del entorno de los futuros profesionales de la Architecture.
Study plan
Profiles

Applicant Profile
The applicant to the Architecture program must be a bachelor with skills in the use of new technologies, with visual skills, analytical capacity and creativity. It is essential to have social sensitivity, ethical awareness and flexibility to adapt to learning.

Graduate profile
- The architect trained at the University of La Guajira is a professional who has been guided to develop a strong sense of belonging to his Alma Mater and his environment. This professional is distinguished by his commitment to ethics and good professional practices, which allows him to exercise his career in a responsible and respectful manner both with his peers and the environment.
- With a solid conceptual base and mastery of the competencies of his area of study, the graduate of the University of La Guajira possesses a high social sensitivity, which enables him to identify and understand the needs of the multicultural context in which he operates, and allows him to intervene with creativity, empathy and relevance.
- In addition, this professional addresses problems related to architectural design, urban planning, technological innovation and public and private management, always from a sustainable approach. His goal is to contribute to the process of mitigating the impact of the construction industry on climate change, a challenge that affects the contemporary world.
Teamwork

Mara Paola Cuesta Gómez
Director of the programa
arquitectura@staging6.uniguajira.edu.co
Normativity

Registro calificado Resolution No. 005821 dated April 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Why study Architecture?
In this undergraduate program, you will be able to express and develop your creativity by applying it to the design of functional and visually attractive spaces. You will have the skills to generate research, development and innovation projects in the field of design, construction and urban planning while exploring new technologies and materials at the forefront of an industry that is taking important steps to improve people's quality of life. You will be able to design buildings that promote energy efficiency and the responsible use of resources, and thus help mitigate the impact of the construction industry on the environment. Likewise, your training will allow you to contribute to preserving the historical heritage of the territories and their culture.
Why study at the University of La Guajira?
The University of La Guajira is the flagship IES in the department and is positioned as the one with the highest social impact. That is why it is the best option to prepare you at a professional level in an institution that aims at high quality accreditation and optimizes its processes and interaction with the environment with a glocal vision.
