First period - Adaptation of the first campus, the final one (1948 - 1960)

In 1948 the University began to operate in rented grounds. Six years later, it purchased its first pieces of land; approximately 25.000m2 with some preexisting buildings, such as a convent and a prison for women. Due to the fact that the University had a low student population and that it offered few academic programs (among them, one that lasted 3 years in Colombia an 2 years abroad), the Campus development process focused on the buildings adaptation (ancient buildings under care for being considered cultural heritage), based on the academic and demographic needs of the moment.