# Universidad del Atlántico academic expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/universidad-del-atlntico-academic-expansion > Updated: 2026-10-05T23:36:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Universidad del Atlántico is expanding its academic scope and outreach within the Caribbean region of Colombia. In September 2026, the university’s Superior Council approved a new Civil Engineering program under the Faculty of Engineering. Designed to address regional needs in infrastructure and urban development, the nine-semester program is slated for implementation in 2027, following technical validation and pending Ministry of National Education registration. By October 2026, the institution focused on student recruitment through an admissions information session held in collaboration with the Fundación Color de Colombia. This initiative targeted high school graduates from several municipalities, including Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Cesar, and La Guajira, providing guidance on undergraduate offerings, admission processes, and socio-economic support to facilitate access to higher education. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Universidad del Atlántico holds admissions session for Caribbean students Universidad del Atlántico and Fundación Color de Colombia are hosting an admissions session to help Caribbean Colombian students access higher education and scholarship information. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-del-atlntico-holds-admissions-session-for-caribbean-students ### 2026-09-08: Universidad del Atlántico approves new Civil Engineering program The Universidad del Atlántico has approved a new Civil Engineering program to address infrastructure and urban development needs in the Caribbean region, with classes expected to begin in 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-del-atlntico-approves-new-civil-engineering-program --- Cite as: Universidad del Atlántico academic expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/universidad-del-atlntico-academic-expansion