Does Univalle require a proprietary exam in addition to ICFES?

No. Univalle assigns spots directly using the ICFES Saber 11 global score. There is no additional exam. The process is: application, document verification, and assignment from highest to lowest score until available spots are filled.

Why is the Univalle Medicine cut score so high?

Medicine at Univalle is the most competitive public health program in southwestern Colombia. The 431–432/500 average of admitted students in 2025 reflects that selected applicants rank in the top 3–5% of the country. High demand and a small number of spots (typically 60–80 per cohort) keep the cut score high.

Public university — Cali

Univalle cut scores — Cali

Universidad del Valle (Cali, Colombia) selects applicants using the ICFES global (0–500) system. Data reflects historical ranges of the last admitted student per program.

Admission system: Puntaje global ICFES Saber 11 promedio de admitidos (escala 0–500).

Cut scores by program

Cut scores by program at Univalle, 2025
Program	Faculty	Min cut score	Max cut score	Period	Source
Medicina	Facultad de Salud	431	432	2025	View data
Ingeniería de Sistemas	Facultad de Ingeniería	407	407	2025	View data
Ingeniería Civil	Facultad de Ingeniería	372	372	2025	View data
Ingeniería Química	Facultad de Ingeniería	370	371	2025	View data
Ingeniería Industrial	Facultad de Ingeniería	354	354	2025	View data
Ingeniería Eléctrica	Facultad de Ingeniería	351	352	2025	View data
Ingeniería de Materiales	Facultad de Ingeniería	328	329	2025	View data

These scores are historical reference data and may vary each semester based on demand. Always verify at the official portal before applying.

Admission process

The Universidad del Valle selects students by ICFES Saber 11 global score (0–500 scale), with no proprietary exam. It is the most important public university in southwestern Colombia and one of the most selective for Medicine and Engineering in the country. Univalle publishes the average admitted score per program annually, which reflects actual competition levels. For highly demanded programs like Medicine (431–432 in 2025), applicants must rank in the top 3–5% of the country.

Admission FAQ

Does Univalle require a proprietary exam in addition to ICFES?: No. Univalle assigns spots directly using the ICFES Saber 11 global score. There is no additional exam. The process is: application, document verification, and assignment from highest to lowest score until available spots are filled.
Why is the Univalle Medicine cut score so high?: Medicine at Univalle is the most competitive public health program in southwestern Colombia. The 431–432/500 average of admitted students in 2025 reflects that selected applicants rank in the top 3–5% of the country. High demand and a small number of spots (typically 60–80 per cohort) keep the cut score high.

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