Public university, Bogotá
U. Distrital cut scores in Bogotá
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (Bogotá, 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 mínimo requerido (escala 0–500).
U. Distrital by the numbers
Enrolled students
~28 000
Researchers recognized by Minciencias
350
Campuses in Bogotá
7
About U. Distrital
The Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas selects students by ICFES Saber 11 global score (0–500 scale), with no proprietary exam. The process is semester-based, with ordinary spots and special quotas for ethnic communities, displaced persons, and top graduates from official Bogotá schools. Reference scores for most engineering programs range from 280 to 350 points; the actual cut varies each semester based on demand.
Campuses
Macarena A y B (sede principal), Vivero, Tecnológica, Aduanilla de Paiba, Ciudadela Universitaria Bosa El Porvenir, El Ensueño, Facultad de Artes ASAB (Palacio de la Merced)
Faculties
Artes - ASAB, Ciencias de la Salud, Ciencias Matemáticas y Naturales, Ciencias y Educación, Ingeniería, Facultad del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Facultad Tecnológica
Strengths
Engineering, Education, and Environmental Sciences. Recognized for its Facultad Tecnológica and for training generations of engineers and teachers for Bogotá, alongside a strong tradition in performing and musical arts through the Facultad de Artes ASAB.
Accreditation
High Quality Institutional Accreditation granted by the Colombian Ministry of National Education, first obtained in 2016 and renewed in 2021 (Resolution 023653) for eight additional years.
Admission process
2026-III admission
April 14, 2026 to May 26, 2026
$ 175.092
Registration for this cycle closed on May 26, 2026. The next calendar hasn't been published yet — check the official portal before assuming dates.
Cut scores by program
| Program | Faculty | Min cut score | Max cut score | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingeniería de Sistemas | 280 | 350 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Eléctrica | 280 | 350 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Industrial | 280 | 350 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Civil | 280 | 350 | View data | ||
| Enfermería | 300 | 350 | View data | ||
| Matemáticas | 260 | 320 | View data | ||
| Biología | 260 | 320 | View data |
Admission FAQ
The reference range for Systems Engineering at U. Distrital is 280–350 ICFES global points (2024–2026). However, the actual cut varies each semester; in high-demand periods it can exceed 330. Check the current call at the official admissions portal.
U. Distrital is a public institution funded by Bogotá's district government. Tuition is significantly lower than private universities and is calculated based on socioeconomic bracket. For current details, consult the admissions portal at udistrital.edu.co.
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