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).
Univalle by the numbers
About Univalle
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.
Campuses
- Cali (sede principal — Meléndez y San Fernando)
- Buga
- Caicedonia
- Cartago
- Norte del Cauca (Santander de Quilichao)
- Pacífico (Buenaventura)
- Palmira
- Tuluá
- Yumbo
- Zarzal
Faculties
- Artes Integradas
- Ciencias de la Administración
- Ciencias Naturales y Exactas
- Ciencias Sociales y Económicas
- Derecho y Ciencia Política
- Educación y Pedagogía
- Humanidades
- Ingeniería
- Psicología
- Salud
Strengths
Medicine, Engineering, and Health Sciences. It is the leading public university in southwestern Colombia, with more than 260 active research groups and a strong track record in public health, biomedicine, and engineering.
Accreditation
High Quality Institutional Accreditation granted by the Colombian Ministry of National Education since 2005, renewed in 2024 for 10 years (2024–2034), the maximum period possible. The Medicine and Surgery program also holds international ARCU-SUR accreditation.
Cut scores by program
| Program | Faculty | Min cut score | Max cut score | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicina | 431 | 432 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería de Sistemas | 407 | 407 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Civil | 372 | 372 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Química | 370 | 371 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Industrial | 354 | 354 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Eléctrica | 351 | 352 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería de Materiales | 328 | 329 | 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These scores are historical reference data and may vary each semester based on demand.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
- 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.
Prepare to reach the cut score
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