Public university — Tunja
UPTC cut scores — Tunja
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (Tunja, Colombia) selects applicants using the Weighted ICFES (0–100) system. Data reflects historical ranges of the last admitted student per program.
Admission system: Puntaje UPTC ponderado sobre ICFES Saber 11 (escala 0–100).
UPTC by the numbers
About UPTC
The Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia weights the five ICFES Saber 11 areas with program-specific percentages to produce a score on a 0–100 scale. There is no additional exam. Spots are assigned in descending order of weighted score. Beyond the ordinary process, UPTC reserves special quotas for top graduates from official departmental schools, indigenous communities, displaced persons, and high-performance athletes.
Campuses
- Tunja (sede principal)
- Duitama
- Sogamoso
- Chiquinquirá
Faculties
- Ciencias
- Ciencias Agropecuarias
- Ciencias de la Educación
- Ciencias Económicas, Administrativas y Contables
- Ciencias de la Salud
- Derecho y Ciencias Sociales
- Ingeniería
- Estudios a Distancia
- Facultad Seccional Duitama
- Facultad Seccional Sogamoso
- Facultad Seccional Chiquinquirá
Strengths
A national pioneer and reference in teacher training and education sciences, with strong regional reach across Boyacá through its sectional campuses. Also recognized in engineering, agricultural sciences, and basic sciences.
Accreditation
High Quality Multicampus Institutional Accreditation granted by the Colombian Ministry of National Education, renewed for 6 years through Resolution 023655 of December 10, 2021. More than 40 undergraduate programs hold individual high-quality accreditation.
Cut scores by program
| Program | Faculty | Min cut score | Max cut score | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicina | 62 | 78 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería de Sistemas y Computación | 55 | 72 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Industrial | 52 | 68 | View data | ||
| Derecho | 50 | 65 | View data | ||
| Administración de Empresas | 48 | 63 | 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These scores are historical reference data and may vary each semester based on demand.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 UPTC calculate its admission score?
- UPTC weights the five ICFES Saber 11 areas (Critical Reading, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Studies, English) with program-specific percentages. The result is a score from 0 to 100. For Medicine, Natural Sciences carries the highest weight. Exact weights per program are published on the official admissions portal.
- Are there special admission quotas at UPTC?
- Yes. UPTC reserves special quotas for top graduates from official Boyacá schools, indigenous communities, displaced persons, and high-performance athletes. These quotas are handled separately from the ordinary process and have their own requirements described in the official call.
- Can I simulate my weighted score for UPTC?
- Yes. Your UPTC weighted score is calculated by multiplying your result in each ICFES Saber 11 area by the percentage UPTC assigns to that area for your target program, then summing the five results on a 0–100 scale. Each program has its own weight combination (for example, Medicine weighs Natural Sciences more heavily), published on the university's official simulator.
- What's the difference between UPTC's weighted score and the ICFES global score?
- The ICFES global score (0–500) weighs the five areas with a fixed formula: Critical Reading, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Studies triple-weighted, English single-weighted. UPTC's weighted score (0–100) uses completely different, program-specific weights set by the university. That's why two applicants with the same ICFES global score can end up in very different positions once their UPTC weighted score is calculated.
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.