Our Campus

The UIS Barrancabermeja officially began academic activities on August 11, 1997, with 15 professors and 135 students who commenced studies in the programs of Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Technology in Productivity and Industrial Maintenance. Additionally, the Institute of Languages and the then Institute of Distance Education extended their services to this campus.

On September 4, 1997, Superior Agreement 057 officially approved the creation of the UIS Barrancabermeja Campus, with the goal of developing teaching, research, and extension functions in the municipality. This milestone was achieved during the tenure of Mr. Jorge Gómez Duarte as rector.

On August 20, 1997, through a donation agreement between the Barrancabermeja Cultural Corporation and the Universidad Industrial de Santander, the Alejandro Galvis Galvis Public Library was transferred on loan to the UIS, providing services to both the university community and the general public. This agreement came into effect with the stipulations of Donation Act 186 on February 2, 1998. From this date, the library opened its doors to the public, offering services including cultural management, which was supported by the work of the Cultural Directorate of the Main Campus. Additionally, the Children’s Room was inaugurated, and the International Piano Festival, which had been held annually since 1992, was made possible through the joint efforts of the University and the Barrancabermeja Cultural Corporation.