Public university — Medellín
UdeA cut scores — Medellín
Universidad de Antioquia (Medellín, Colombia) selects applicants using the Own entrance exam system. Data reflects historical ranges of the last admitted student per program.
Admission system: Puntaje examen de admisión UdeA (escala 0–100).
UdeA by the numbers
About UdeA
The Universidad de Antioquia is the most important public university in Antioquia and one of the largest in Colombia. Admission uses a proprietary exam scored 0–100; the ICFES Saber 11 is a required prerequisite, not the ranking criterion. The minimum score to participate in the UdeA exam (Medellín campus) is 53/100; highly competitive programs like Medicine or Systems Engineering require 79–89/100 on the proprietary exam.
Campuses
- Medellín (Ciudad Universitaria, sede principal)
- Seccional Urabá (Turbo)
- Seccional Oriente (Carmen de Viboral)
- Seccional Suroeste (Andes)
- Seccional Bajo Cauca (Caucasia)
- Seccional Magdalena Medio (Puerto Berrío)
- Sede Occidente (Santa Fe de Antioquia)
- Sede Norte (Yarumal)
- Sede Nordeste (Amalfi)
Faculties
- Artes
- Ciencias Agrarias
- Ciencias Económicas
- Ciencias Exactas y Naturales
- Ciencias Sociales y Humanas
- Comunicaciones y Filología
- Derecho y Ciencias Políticas
- Educación
- Enfermería
- Ingeniería
- Medicina
- Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública "Héctor Abad Gómez"
- Odontología
- Química Farmacéutica
Strengths
Medicine, Health Sciences, Basic Sciences, and Engineering. It ranks second nationally in the number of research groups recognized by Minciencias, and its Faculty of Medicine is Colombia's top-rated program according to the QS World University Rankings.
Accreditation
Multicampus High Quality Institutional Accreditation granted by the Colombian Ministry of National Education, valid until 2033 (the third consecutive renewal since the first accreditation in 2003). Several of its undergraduate and graduate programs also hold individual high-quality accreditation.
Cut scores by program
| Program | Faculty | Min cut score | Max cut score | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicina | 85 | 89 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería de Sistemas | 79 | 79 | View data | ||
| Psicología | 79 | 83 | View data | ||
| Derecho | 73 | 74 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Civil | 65 | 66 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Industrial | 51 | 53 | View data | ||
| Traducción Inglés-Francés-Español | 83 | 84 | 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These scores are historical reference data and may vary each semester based on demand.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 FAQ
- How does the UdeA admission process work?
- UdeA administers its own entrance exam (0–100 scale) to all applicants. With your ICFES Saber 11 on record and the application form submitted on time, you sit the exam. Spots for each program are assigned strictly from highest to lowest score on that exam.
- How difficult is it to get into Medicine at UdeA?
- Medicine at UdeA is the most competitive program at the university: in 2025-1 the cut was 85–89/100 on the proprietary exam. Only a small fraction of applicants who pass the minimum threshold (53/100) reach that level.
Prepare to reach the cut score
Sabero estimates your Saber 11 score using the same statistical method as ICFES (IRT). Practice for free, no credit card needed.