Overview
Founded 1944 as Instituo Obrero Municipal (Municipal Worker's Institute) with the mission of educating and training the working class in order to respond to the needs generated by the process of urban expansion and technological development.
Became Universidad Obrera Municipal (Municipal Workers' University) in the late 40s with an innovative proposal of customized education adapted to the conditions of working students, which was aimed at offering, free of charge, artisan, industrial, commercial and artistic education. At the end of the 60s it became Instituto de Cultura Popular (Institute of Popular Culture).
At the beginning of the 1990s, the institution ventured into higher education, under the name of Metropolitan Institute of Technology (Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano) – ITM, with its first technological training programs and its education, research and outreach functions defined. In 2005, ITM became a University Institution, preserving its higher education technological training vocation.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
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Faculties & Divisions
Subject coverage by faculty at Metropolitan Technological Institute is listed below.
Arts and Humanities (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cinema and Television
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Music
- Visual Arts
Economic and Managerial Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Finance
- Management
- Production Engineering
- Technology Education
Engineering (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Automation
- Computer Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Maintenance
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
Exact and Applied Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Biomedical Engineering
- Educational Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Industrial Chemistry
Programs Offered
All active programmes at Metropolitan Technological Institute are listed by degree level.
54 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Colombia
Bachelor's Degree 19 programmes
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Master's Degree 11 programmes
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Associate's Degree 20 programmes
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Postgraduate Certificate 3 programmes
How to apply to Metropolitan Technological Institute
The application path for Metropolitan Technological Institute, in five steps.
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Identify the right programme
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Metropolitan Technological Institute runs 54 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
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Check entry requirements
Before applying to Metropolitan Technological Institute, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Colombia.
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Prepare your application documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Metropolitan Technological Institute's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
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Submit via the institution
Lodge your application through the official website (www.itm.edu.co). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
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Get in touch with admissions
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Metropolitan Technological Institute
Common questions about Metropolitan Technological Institute, answered from data on record.
Where can I find Metropolitan Technological Institute?
The institution is located in Medellín, Colombia.
Is Metropolitan Technological Institute public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students does Metropolitan Technological Institute have?
The institution has a student body of 25,509.
What programmes are available at Metropolitan Technological Institute?
Metropolitan Technological Institute offers doctoral programmes.
Is Metropolitan Technological Institute officially recognised?
Yes, Metropolitan Technological Institute is recognised by Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA); Ministerio de Educación Nacional.
Where can I learn more about Metropolitan Technological Institute?
Metropolitan Technological Institute's official website is www.itm.edu.co.
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