The International Centre of Physics is a private, non-profit institution the core objective of which is to promote the development of physics and related sciences both in Colombia and in Latin American countries by implementing basic and applied research programmes, supporting technological development and high-level training activities. On the basis of a co-operation agreement and a commodatum contract entered into with Universidad Nacional, the Centre premises are currently located within the university campus. However, the Centre is not attached to this institution in any manner whatsoever.