Private university, Barranquilla
Uninorte cut scores in Barranquilla
Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla, 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 referencia (escala 0–500).
Uninorte by the numbers
Enrolled students
~11 000
Alumni
+69 000
Recognized researchers (all categories)
259
Campuses in Colombia
2
About Uninorte
The Universidad del Norte is the most selective private university in the Colombian Caribbean and one of the most recognized in the country. Admission is primarily based on the ICFES Saber 11 global score (0–500 scale), with minimum per-area requirements for some programs. Reference scores for 2025–2026 show that Medicine requires 370–400 points and engineering programs at least 350. Uninorte has a scholarship and forgivable-loan program tied to ICFES scores, so a high score can significantly reduce tuition costs.
Campuses
Barranquilla, Km 5 Vía Puerto Colombia (sede principal), Santa Marta
Faculties
División de Ciencias Básicas, División de Ciencias de la Salud, División de Derecho, Ciencia Política y Relaciones Internacionales, Escuela de Arquitectura, Urbanismo y Diseño, Escuela de Negocios, División de Humanidades, Artes y Ciencias Sociales, División de Ingenierías
Strengths
Engineering, Business, and Health Sciences, with its Engineering Division internationally accredited by ABET and its Business School holding AMBA and BGA accreditations for its MBA. Recognized as one of the top-ranked private universities in the Colombian Caribbean, with 74% of its research groups rated in the highest MinCiencias category.
Accreditation
High Quality Institutional Accreditation granted by the Colombian Ministry of National Education (Resolution 08870 of 2018, valid for 8 years), with more than two decades of continuous recognition since its first accreditation in 2003. All programs in the Engineering Division hold international ABET accreditation.
Admission process
2026-II admission
March 2, 2026 to July 8, 2026
Registration for this cycle closed on July 8, 2026. The next calendar hasn't been published yet — check the official portal before assuming dates.
Cut scores by program
Admission FAQ
Yes. Uninorte has scholarship and tuition-discount programs tied to ICFES Saber 11 results. Students with global scores above certain thresholds can access partial or full tuition funding. Current criteria are listed at uninorte.edu.co/web/admisiones-pregrado.
Uninorte is a private university; its tuition is significantly higher than public universities. However, it offers ICETEX forgivable credit (ACCES), proprietary merit scholarships tied to ICFES scores, and socioeconomic grants. Check the per-program cost estimate on the official admissions portal.
Prepare to reach the cut score
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- See ICFES guide for BarranquillaCut scores, registration and admission dates for every university in Barranquilla.
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