Admissions calendar
University admissions calendar
Ten universities, one place to see when each one opens registration and when its exam happens. Every row's status is calculated against today's date: if a university hasn't published its next calendar yet, the table says so instead of showing you a date that already passed.
The 10 universities
| University | City | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNAL Bogotá | Bogotá | Registration closed. Exam in 27 days (September 20, 2026) | Official source |
| UNAL Manizales | Manizales | Registration closed. Exam in 27 days (September 20, 2026) | Official source |
| UIS | Bucaramanga | The previous cycle closed on June 18, 2026. The university hasn't published the next calendar yetNot confirmed | Official source |
| UPTC | Tunja | The previous cycle closed on June 1, 2026. The university hasn't published the next calendar yetNot confirmed | Official source |
| UTP | Pereira | The previous cycle closed on June 2, 2026. The university hasn't published the next calendar yetNot confirmed | Official source |
| U. Distrital | Bogotá | The previous cycle closed on May 26, 2026. The university hasn't published the next calendar yetNot confirmed | Official source |
| Univalle | Cali | The university hasn't published its next calendar yet | |
| U. de Cartagena | Cartagena | The university hasn't published its next calendar yet | |
| Uninorte | Barranquilla | The previous cycle closed on July 8, 2026. The university hasn't published the next calendar yetNot confirmed | Official source |
| UdeA | Medellín | The university hasn't published its next calendar yet |
Universities with their own entrance exam
UNAL and UdeA don't select by global ICFES score: they run their own entrance exam. The Saber 11 is a requirement to apply, not what decides your spot.
| University | Exam | Format | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNAL Bogotá | September 20, 2026 | Registration: Online · Exam: In person | Official source |
| UdeA | Calendar not published | – | |
| UNAL Manizales | September 20, 2026 | Registration: Online · Exam: In person | Official source |
Online registration isn't the same as an online exam
Much of what circulates online mixes up two different steps: the registration process, which several universities do let you complete online, and sitting the actual exam, which can still be in person even when registration is virtual. Check the format of each step separately on the official source before assuming anything.
The Saber 11 is a requirement to sit these exams, not the selection criterion. Train for the ICFES first.
Go to the ICFES score calculatorFrequently asked questions
- Why do some universities say "calendar not published"?
- Because that university hasn't officially published the dates for its next admission cycle yet. Instead of estimating a likely date from past years, the table shows this until the university publishes the real calendar.
- Is online registration the same as an online exam?
- No. The registration process can be completed online even if the exam itself is in person, and vice versa. Check the registration format and the exam format separately on each university's official source.
- Does my ICFES score decide whether I get into UNAL or UdeA?
- Not directly. The Saber 11 is a requirement to sit these universities' own entrance exam, but the result that decides your admission is that exam's result, not your ICFES score.
Keep exploring
- ICFES score calculatorTurn your five area scores into the global score out of 500 and see which universities are within reach.
- What to bring to the ICFES examChecklist backed by official sources: what to bring, what's banned, and the 72-hour plan before the exam.
- Scores by universityAdmission cut scores program by program across Colombian public and private universities.