The Master’s in Gender offers rigorous, interdisciplinary academic training focused on understanding and transforming gender inequalities in diverse social, economic, cultural, and political contexts. Through a critical and comparative approach, the program promotes the analysis of power relations, identity, and diversity, addressing topics such as human rights, gender equity, social inclusion, and gender-responsive public policy.
Hybrid format
*Hybrid: you can attend class in person at the university or connect from home, as it is streamed live.
You can pursue your master’s degree without giving up everything that matters to you. We offer flexible schedules and a hybrid format that combines synchronous virtual meetings with in-person sessions, so you can advance your education with the balance you need.
Weekly meetings with five in-person sessions per semester and the remaining sessions in hybrid format
The final schedule and class days depend on the courses you enroll in.
We know that your personal life is just as important as your academic life. That is why you can choose as many credits as you consider appropriate, based on your available time and budget.
Thursday and/or Friday from 6:30 to 10:00 a.m. and from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m
Saturdays between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid sessions
Thursday and/or Friday from 6:30 to 9:20 a.m. and from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
In-person sessions
Students in this master’s degree may choose one of the following options for their degree requirement: an academic article, a public policy paper, or a consulting or social innovation project.
Consulting. Diagnoses and alternative solutions to problems proposed by public organizations, civil society organizations, and companies.
Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Gender are leaders with a gender perspective, capable of designing and implementing strategies for inclusion, equity, and sustainable development in public institutions, social organizations, and the private sector.
Backed by Universidad de los Andes, this master’s degree offers a critical and practical approach, expert faculty in gender studies, and an academic community committed to social transformation.
Professionals from all fields who are interested in promoting gender equity, social inclusion, and transformational leadership in their areas of work.
It lasts approximately two years and is delivered in person at Universidad de los Andes, with opportunities for reflection and applied research.
Graduates can work in international organizations, NGOs, government agencies, and research centers, leading projects focused on equity and inclusion.
Its interdisciplinary approach, the academic rigor of Universidad de los Andes, and its integration with public policy and sustainable development projects position it as a regional benchmark.
Dual degree programs:
Depending on the case, you may pursue 2 master’s degrees by completing between 45–48 credits in total, rather than 74 credits (the total required separately), approximately 40% fewer credits. This means a lower investment and a lighter academic workload while earning 2 master’s degrees.
Some of the programs that are most closely related for pursuing these dual degrees are the Master’s Degree in Peacebuilding, the Master’s Degree in Gender, the Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Development Studies, the Master’s Degree in International Law, and the Master’s Degree in Education.
Credit transfer:
Students in specialization programs and master’s programs may transfer some of the credits earned in any of the programs at Cider or in another program outside the University, provided that they meet the requirements of the University’s Credit Transfer and Validation Regulations.
The credit transfer request must be formally submitted here. for review and approval by Cider’s Academic Coordination.
Microcredentials and transferable Continuing Education courses:
If, for any reason, you are unable to enroll directly in this program, you may enroll in one of the Microcredentials and/or transferable courses* offered by Cider through the Universidad de los Andes Directorate of Continuing Education. Once you have completed and passed the Microcredential or course, you may request the transfer of academic credits from the Academic Coordination of Cider. For more information, consult the current course portfolio here.
*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 can do so through the Office of Internationalization at 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 training 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 (Netherlands).
More information here: The International Institute of Social Studies opens its doors to students in Cider’s Master’s programs
Applications open: July 27
$1,890,000 COP
$500 USD*
*Approximate investment in US dollars; it may vary according to the day’s exchange rate.
**The semester tuition amount depends on the number of credits the student enrolls in.
**The 2027 tuition amount will be determined at the end of 2026, based on the change in the CPI.
* Admission confirmation is an advance payment of $2.000.000, which allows you to secure your place in the program to which you have been admitted.
*This amount will be deducted from the total tuition.
*If the applicant ultimately does not enroll at the university, this money will not be refunded.
The University offers several financing options to help you begin your studies. Many of our students receive scholarships, loans, or some type of financial assistance.
Covers up to 90% of tuition. Financial assistance for housing and living expenses may also be available.
Covers up to 100% of tuition.
Discount available to contractors and public officials. Review the terms and eligibility requirements to access this benefit.
Discount available to Colombian Red Cross staff. Review the terms and eligibility requirements to access this benefit.
Provides financing ranging from 50% to 80% of tuition for current students or applicants in the admissions process.
Covers 5% of tuition for graduates of undergraduate, master's, and specialization programs.
Loan covering 80% of tuition. The principal can be repaid over a period of up to 48 months.
Pay part of your tuition while you study and the remaining percentage after graduation.
SUFI-Bancolombia, Fincomercio, Davivienda, and JFK (financial cooperative).
Remember that we are here to help you every step of the way. Write to us with your details, the program to which you are applying, and your question at:
Nataly Guanumen Rodríguez
Prospective Student Experience Advisor
📩 ln.guanumen@uniandes.edu.co
📞Extension 601 665 13 19 Ext: 2669
🏦Office G-401
You can also contact us through WhatsApp
In accordance with Decree 1067 of May 26, 2015, and Resolution 714 of June 12, 2015, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, foreign students who intend to undertake studies in Colombia must 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 tuition payment receipt. Additionally, 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 identity document. Therefore, you must also fulfill this requirement, which may be submitted together with your visa.
Please remember that you need to complete the visa application process well in advance to avoid any issues with payment and enrollment registration. If you would like to learn more about the visa process in Colombia, you can visit the following page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/abece-visas . If you have any questions about the visa process, please contact us at 3394949 Ext. 2211 – 2298 or by email at extranjerosuniandes@uniandes.edu.co, where we will provide you with the relevant information.
