Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño Universidad de los Andes

What Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño Universidad de los Andes does

The Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño (ARQDIS) is the architecture and design faculty of Universidad de los Andes, a private university in Bogotá, Colombia. It delivers undergraduate programs in Architecture (ARQ) and Design (DIS), four master's programs (MARQ in Architecture, MDIS in Design, MAM in Strategic Project Management, MGIT in Technology Innovation Management), and one doctoral program (DGIT), alongside continuing education open to the public. The faculty is located on the main campus at Cra. 1 #18A – 12, Bloque C (Architecture on Floor 6, Design on Floor 5).

The operating model is tuition-driven and cohort-based. MDIS, for example, is priced at approximately $1,873,000 COP per credit for a 40-credit program, with tuition billed per semester against enrolled credits. Supplementary revenue comes from continuing education courses, publication sales (Dearq journal, Anuario yearbook, and books such as 'Ciudad saturada' and 'Escalas de lo humano' via Tienda Uniandes), and sponsored research collaborations. No proprietary technology platform is operated; instead, the faculty produces a portfolio of academic publications, research seedbed groups (Semilleros), and applied projects with community, government, and international partners.

Distribution runs through the centralized Uniandes admissions system, with an annual admissions cycle, in-person master classes as recruitment, and select international admissions. Marketing spans the faculty website, social channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Behance, TikTok, LinkedIn), the 'Hablemos de Vivienda' podcast, exhibitions (e.g., COCA-i-NADA-MÁS, Pulsaciones RARAS), and earned media in outlets such as El Tiempo and RCN. The unit received 10-year high-quality institutional accreditation from Colombia's Ministry of Education in January 2025.

Name

Facultad de Arquitectura y Diseño Universidad de los Andes

Legal name

Universidad de los Andes

Website

https://arqdis.uniandes.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ARQDIS is the architecture and design faculty of Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in architecture and design, continuing education, and research publications, serving students, professionals, and community partners.

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Product category

Higher Education — Architecture and Design

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAJAG

Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Arts, Music & Design Colleges

SECONDARYEDALAAAL

Academic Catalog, Curriculum & Policy Administration

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Admissions, Enrollment & Registrar Services

Keywords

• Architecture education
• Design education
• Graduate programs
• Continuing education
• Academic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue - Graduate Programs: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition fees charged per credit. The MDIS program has 40 credits at $1,873,000 COP per credit. Tuition is charged per semester based on credits enrolled.
2. Tuition Revenue - Undergraduate Programs: Undergraduate programs generate revenue through semester-based tuition payments by enrolled students.
3. Continuing Education: Open courses and workshops offered to the general public generate additional revenue through course fees.
4. Publications and Books: Sale of academic publications including Dearq journal, Anuario yearbook, and specialized books through the university bookstore (Tienda Uniandes).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Architecture and Design (ARQDIS) at Universidad de los Andes is an academic institution that delivers higher-education programs and research output in architecture and design. Its core offerings are two undergraduate professional degree programs (Architecture/ARQ and Design/DIS), four master's programs (MARQ in Architecture, MDIS in Design, MAM in Strategic Management of Architectural Projects, MGIT in Technological Innovation Management), one doctoral program (DGIT), and supporting continuing-education courses, academic journals (Dearq), yearbooks (Anuario), and research publications. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees, continuing-education course fees, and publication/book sales.

Product overview

The Faculty of Architecture and Design at Universidad de los Andes operates as an educational institution offering a portfolio of academic programs and research publications. Its core educational products include two undergraduate programs (Pregrado en Arquitectura and Pregrado en Diseño), four Master's programs (MARQ in Architecture, MDIS in Design, MAM in Strategic Management of Architectural Projects, and MGIT in Technological Innovation Management), and one Doctoral program (DGIT). Supporting publications include the annual Anuario ARQDIS, the academic journal Dearq, research documents repository, and themed books such as 'Ciudad saturada' and 'Escalas de lo humano'. The Faculty also conducts research through Semilleros (student research groups), international workshops, and continuing education courses. The institution's product portfolio is unified as a comprehensive architecture and design school rather than discrete software products.

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Products and services

• Pregrado en Arquitectura (ARQ) Undergraduate professional degree program in Architecture offered by ARQDIS, leading to credentials that prepare students for architectural practice.
• Pregrado en Diseño (DIS) Undergraduate professional degree program in Design offered alongside the Architecture program as one of ARQDIS's two primary undergraduate offerings.
• Maestría en Arquitectura (MARQ) Graduate-level Master's program in Architecture, one of ARQDIS's postgraduate offerings focused on advanced architectural research and practice.
• Maestría en Diseño (MDIS) Two-year, 40-credit Master's program in Design that creates connections between academic reflections, community needs, industry demands, and local and global challenges through interdisciplinary projects; accredited by SNIES 102586 with 2026 tuition of $1,873,000 COP per credit.
• Maestría en Gestión Estratégica de Proyectos de Arquitectura (MAM) Master's program focused on strategic management of architectural projects, offered as part of ARQDIS's graduate portfolio.
• Maestría en Gestión de la Innovación Tecnológica (MGIT) Master's program in Technological Innovation Management, offered through the Faculty's graduate school in collaboration with the Nodo university center.
• Doctorado en Gestión de la Innovación Tecnológica (DGIT) Doctoral program in Technological Innovation Management, the highest academic degree offered by the Faculty's graduate school.
• Educación Continua (Continuing Education) Open courses and workshops available to the general public beyond regular degree programs, offering professional development and continuing-education opportunities in architecture and design.
• Anuario ARQDIS Annual publication series compiling selected projects by students and faculty along with events and activities from the Faculty, organized into 'What we are', 'How we do it', and 'Protagonists' sections; published annually since 2020 (6 editions).
• Dearq Journal Academic journal publication series covering architecture, urbanism, history, and related topics; published periodically with thematic issues; ISSN 2215-969X and more than 40 issues released.
• Escalas de lo humano Publication exploring urban space from lived experience, covering senses, perception, social interactions, and cultural practices; part of the 'Construcción de lo público' collection; 332 pages, published 2023.
• Ciudad saturada Publication examining the reconciliation between urbanization and the water cycle in Bogotá, part of the '¿Qué somos?' series; documents the loss of Bogotá's biofysical heritage including wetlands drained for urban development; 189 pages, published 2026.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kolding Design School (DSKD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on 'Diseño para el juego y la comunicación' course applying child-centered design methodology. DSKD contributes expertise in play design and integration of children in creative processes.
• MinCienciascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint exhibition 'COCA-i-NADA-MÁS' developed with MinCiencias and multiple faculties of Universidad de los Andes, exploring coca leaf from historical, cultural, scientific, and contemporary perspectives.
• Asociación A'WALA and NASA Community Women WeaverscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with indigenous community for COCA-i-NADA-MÁS exhibition, working with women weavers from the NASA Community of San Lorenzo de Caldono.
• University of the Arts BremenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic collaboration listed under ARQDIS Posgrados section, with video content documenting joint activities.
• Politecnico di MilanominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on 'Dispositivos placeros: Saberes y prácticas rurales en la ciudad' workshop, exploring rural knowledge in urban contexts.
• Politecnico di BariminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborative workshop 'La Fragua' conducted with ARQDIS, focusing on design and architecture interventions.
• USAID / Naturaleza ProductivacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Interactive installation 'Pulsaciones RARAS' developed in collaboration with USAID's Naturaleza Productiva program for COP16, featured in national media including El Tiempo and RCN.
• Instituto HumboldtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ARQDIS professors participate in BIOPOLIS event organized by Instituto Humboldt, launching 'Corteza Viva' initiative for urban nature revitalization.
• Marina Puerto VelerominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Sponsored study trip to Puerto Velero, Tubará – Atlántico (February 2019) exploring relationships between objects, space, and sustainable design using materials collected from the coastline.
• Universidad de la Costa (CUC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaborative participation in Puerto Velero study trip with students and professors from Architecture programs, fostering interdisciplinary design approaches.
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Maestría en UrbanismocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaborative workshop 'Cross-Mapping: the picturesque now!' conducted in 2017-2018 between ARQDIS and Universidad Nacional, exploring territorial mapping and contemporary picturesque concepts in Bogotá and Paris contexts.
• Columbia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaborative workshop 'Playground: Jugando con Anomalías en el Río Bogotá' held in 2017 between Bogotá and New York, addressing public infrastructure and community design.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Design School Kolding (DSKD): Specialized international design school in Denmark with which ARQDIS collaborates on the 'Diseño para el juego y la comunicación' course. Comparable in applied, child-centered, and socially oriented design pedagogy, and serves as a niche model for design-research-led education.

Direct peers

• Universidad Nacional de Colombia - Facultad de Arquitectura: Public-university counterpart in Bogotá offering architecture programs; ARQDIS has collaborated with this institution's Maestría en Urbanismo. It competes for top Colombian architecture students and faculty, particularly those interested in urbanism and research.
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Urbanismo: Direct peer within the Colombian private university ecosystem offering undergraduate and graduate programs in architecture and design in Bogotá. Competes for the same prospective students, faculty talent, and corporate/NGO partnerships in the same geography.
• EAFIT - Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño: Private Colombian university architecture and design school (Medellín) with a comparable program portfolio and design-forward pedagogy. Direct competitor for high-caliber Colombian students and a comparable regional benchmark for design education quality.

Broad incumbents

• Politecnico di Milano - School of Architecture, Urban Planning and Construction Engineering: International partner and globally recognized architecture/design school with which ARQDIS collaborates on workshops (e.g., 'Dispositivos placeros'). Serves as an aspirational benchmark for research, methodology, and international student mobility.
• Universidad de los Andes - Facultad de Artes y Humanidades / Other Faculties: The parent university itself, whose broader faculties (Arts, Engineering, Social Sciences) share governance, brand, and cross-faculty initiatives (e.g., COCA-i-NADA-MÁS with MinCiencias). Sets strategic priorities, accreditation standards, and shared infrastructure that shape ARQDIS's operating context.
• Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP): International partner and top-tier global architecture school collaborating with ARQDIS on joint workshops (e.g., 'Playground'). Comparable in interdisciplinary pedagogy and social-engagement focus, though at much larger scale and global brand recognition.

Regional players

• Universidad de Palermo - Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Urbanismo: Leading private architecture and design school in Argentina (Buenos Aires) with similar Latin American urbanism focus and design-driven pedagogy. Comparable in mission and student demographic, though operating in a different national market.
• Universidad de Chile - Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo: Public Chilean university faculty offering architecture and urbanism programs with strong publication and research tradition. Comparable in scale, program breadth, and emphasis on Latin American urban issues.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile - Escuela de Arquitectura: Top-ranked Latin American architecture school with strong research output and international partnerships. Operates in Chile rather than Colombia but is a regional benchmark for academic quality, research, and graduate-program prestige.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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