Public university — Bucaramanga
UIS cut scores — Bucaramanga
Universidad Industrial de Santander (Bucaramanga, Colombia) selects applicants using the Weighted ICFES (0–100) system. Data reflects historical ranges of the last admitted student per program.
Admission system: Puntaje ponderado UIS sobre ICFES Saber 11 (escala 0–100).
UIS by the numbers
About UIS
The Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), founded in 1948, is the leading public university in eastern Colombia and one of the most recognized in the country for engineering, science, and health. Its main campus is in Bucaramanga, with additional campuses in Málaga, Barbosa, Socorro, Barrancabermeja, and Bogotá. For admission, UIS weights the 5 ICFES Saber 11 areas with program-specific percentages to produce a score on a 0–100 scale. A minimum of 31 points per area is required for the weighted total to be valid. Cut scores vary each semester depending on demand and available spots.
Campuses
- Bucaramanga (sede principal)
- Málaga
- Barbosa
- Socorro
- Barrancabermeja
- Bogotá
Faculties
- Ciencias
- Ciencias Humanas
- Ingenierías Fisicomecánicas
- Ingenierías Fisicoquímicas
- Salud
Strengths
Engineering, Exact Sciences, Health Sciences, and Humanities. Recognized for research in materials, petroleum, biomedical, and public health.
Accreditation
High Quality Institutional Accreditation granted by the Colombian Ministry of National Education. Several engineering programs are internationally accredited.
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UIS weighted score calculator
Enter your ICFES area scores (0–100) and get your personalized weighted score for all 34 UIS programs. See which ones you qualify for, how much is missing, and which area to focus on.
Admission FAQ
- How does the UIS weighted score work?
- UIS assigns a percentage weight to each ICFES Saber 11 area (Critical Reading, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Studies, English) depending on your target program. Your weighted score is the sum of (area_score × area_weight / 100), yielding a result between 0 and 100. To be valid, you must score at least 31 points in each individual area.
- What happens if I score below 31 in one area?
- If any of your 5 area scores is below 31, your weighted total is invalidated regardless of the calculated sum. The 31-point minimum per area is an eliminatory requirement that applies to all UIS programs.
- How often do cut scores change?
- Cut scores vary every semester based on applicant demand and available spots. Historical data shows a general upward trend since 2015. For the current enrollment process, always check the official call at inscripciones.uis.edu.co.
- Does UIS have campuses in other cities?
- Yes. In addition to its main campus in Bucaramanga, UIS has a presence in Málaga, Barbosa, Socorro, Barrancabermeja, and Bogotá. Some programs at regional campuses may have different cut scores. Check the official portal for details.
Faculties and programs
Ciencias Humanas
Ingenierías Fisicomecánicas
Ingenierías Fisicoquímicas
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.