The Specialization in Territorial Management and Planning at Universidad de los Andes explores territorial management, urban and regional planning, and the essential tools for land-use planning. This program combines theory and practice to address the challenges of sustainable planning and the management of territorial public policies.
It is intended for professionals interested in analyzing territorial challenges and strengthening their use of regulatory instruments, applied technologies, and planning methods that promote balanced development.
Its practical approach includes tools such as Geospatial Analysis and Project Management, and it is offered in a 100% online format, with opportunities for interdisciplinary networking.
In addition, graduates may transfer up to 50% of the credits toward the Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, strengthening their training and their impact on territorial management.
Virtual Modality
Virtual sessions on some Thursdays and/or Fridays, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m; and/or Saturdays between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m*
*The final schedule is determined by the courses and credits selected by the student.
We know that personal life is just as important as academic life. That is why you can choose as many credits as you consider appropriate, depending on your availability and budget.
A graduate of the Especialización en Gestión y Planificación Territorial (official English name to be confirmed) is a professional capable of analyzing, planning, and managing territorial development from an interdisciplinary and sustainable perspective, applying territorial planning and urban and regional planning instruments to promote effective public policies.
Students enrolled in a Specialization or Master’s degree may transfer credits completed in other CIDER programs or at other institutions, provided that they meet the requirements established in the University’s Regulations on Credit Transfer and Validation. The credit transfer request must be formally submitted here. for review and approval by CIDER’s Academic Coordination.
If you are unable to enroll directly in the program, you can enroll in microcredentials or transferable courses offered by CIDER through the Office of Continuing Education. View the current course catalog of courses currently here. Once you pass them, you can request the transfer of academic credits from the Academic Coordination.
*Does not apply to all courses offered by Continuing Education; only to certain specific courses.
*Does not apply to regular students at the University of the Andes.
During the program, students acquire knowledge in territorial management, urban and regional planning, and land-use planning, applying tools such as geospatial analysis and project management to promote sustainable development.
The specialization is offered in a 100% online format, with hybrid opportunities for networking and interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing for flexible learning without losing connections with faculty and industry professionals.
It is intended for professionals from different fields who are interested in understanding the challenges of territorial planning and strengthening their skills in urban and regional development planning.
Yes. Students may transfer some of the credits completed in other CIDER programs or even in external programs, in accordance with the Universidad’s Credit Transfer and Validation Regulations.
2026-15 Term
$1,890,000 COP
$500 USD*
*Approximate investment in dollars; it may vary according to the day’s TRM.
**The semester investment amount depends on the number of credits enrolled by the student.
**The 2027 investment amount will be determined at the end of 2026, based on the variation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
* Admission confirmation requires an advance payment of $2,000,000, which secures your place in the program to which you have been admitted by the university.
*This amount will be deducted from the total enrollment fee.
*If the applicant ultimately does not enroll at the university, this money will not be refunded.
The University offers several financing options so that you can begin your studies. Many of our students receive scholarships, loans, or some type of financial assistance.
Covers up to 90% of tuition. May include financial support for housing and living expenses.
Covers up to 100% of tuition.
Tuition discount for contractors and public officials. See the terms and eligibility requirements.
Tuition discount for employees of the Colombian Red Cross. See the terms and eligibility requirements.
Covers between 50% and 80% of tuition for current students and applicants.
Covers 5% of tuition for graduates of undergraduate, master's, and specialization programs.
Loan covering 80% of tuition. You can repay the principal over up to 48 months.
Pay part of your tuition while you study and the remaining amount after you graduate.
SUFI-Bancolombia, Fincomercio, Davivienda, and JFK (financial cooperative).
Profesora de cátedra
Profesor de cátedra
Remember that we are here to help you at every step of the process. Send us your contact information, the program to which you are applying, and your question at:
Nataly Guanumen Rodríguez
Applicant Experience Advisor
📩 ln.guanumen@uniandes.edu.co
📞Extension 601 665 13 19 Ext: 2669
🏦Office G-401
You can also contact us via WhatsApp
Microcredentials and Continuing Education courses eligible for academic credit transfer:
If, for any reason, you are unable to enroll directly in this specialization, you can register for one of the microcredentials and/or eligible courses* offered by Cider through Universidad de los Andes’ Continuing Education Directorate. Once you have completed and passed the microcredential or course, you may request the transfer of the corresponding academic credits through Cider’s Academic Programs Office. For more information, consult the current course portfolio at: https://educacioncontinua.uniandes.edu.co/es/programas/centro-interdisciplinario-de-estudios-sobre-desarrollo-cider
*This does not apply to all courses offered by Continuing Education, only to certain specific courses.
*This does not apply to regular students at Universidad de los Andes.
Academic mobility:
Students interested in national or international academic mobility opportunities can apply through the Internationalization Office of Universidad de los Andes using the following links: https://internacionalizacion.uniandes.edu.co/estudiante-maestria-uniandes-intercambio-internacional and https://uniandes.adv-pub.moveonca.com/home-page-2702/
Study in the Netherlands:
Complement and strengthen your education by taking up to two elective courses in the Master’s in Development Studies at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, in The Hague, the Netherlands.
More information: https://cider.uniandes.edu.co/es/International-Institute-Social-Studies-abre-puertas-estudiantes-Maestrias-Cider
In accordance with Decree 1067 of May 26, 2015, and Resolution 714 of June 12, 2015, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, international students who intend to study in Colombia are required to have a Student Visa or another type of visa that permits them to study. This visa must be presented to the Admissions and Registration Office at window 4 or sent to extranjerosuniandes@uniandes.edu.co, with a copy to cidergestor2@uniandes.edu.co, in order to comply with this legal requirement. It is important to complete this procedure before printing your enrollment payment receipt. In addition, current Colombian law requires foreign nationals, both adults and minors, who hold a visa valid for more than three months to carry a foreigner’s identity card as an identification document. Therefore, you must also obtain this document and submit it together with your visa.
Please remember that you must apply for your visa sufficiently in advance to avoid problems with the payment and registration of your enrollment. If you would like to learn more about the visa process in Colombia, you can consult the following Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/abece-visas . If you have any questions about the visa process, please call 3394949, extensions 2211 or 2298, or email extranjerosuniandes@uniandes.edu.co, and we will provide you with further information.
