Public university — Pereira
UTP cut scores — Pereira
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (Pereira, 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 (escala 0–500).
UTP by the numbers
About UTP
The Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira selects students directly by ICFES Saber 11 global score (0–500 scale), with no proprietary entrance exam. Spots are awarded from highest to lowest score until all available seats are filled. The available data is from 2021; UTP does not publish a full historical cut-score record, so verifying the current call at registro.utp.edu.co is recommended. As a historical reference, Medicine required 389–441 points in that cycle.
Campuses
- Pereira (sede principal)
Faculties
- Bellas Artes y Humanidades
- Ciencias Agrarias y Agroindustria
- Ciencias Ambientales
- Ciencias Básicas
- Ciencias de la Educación
- Ciencias de la Salud
- Ciencias Empresariales
- Ingenierías
- Mecánica Aplicada
- Tecnologías
Strengths
Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Fine Arts (especially Music). Recognized as one of Colombia's leading public universities in research, with 121 active research groups recognized by MinCiencias.
Accreditation
High Quality Institutional Accreditation granted by the Colombian Ministry of National Education (Resolution 2550 of 2005), renewed in 2021 for 10 years under Resolution 009597.
Cut scores by program
| Program | Faculty | Min cut score | Max cut score | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicina | 389 | 441 | View data | ||
| Ingeniería Industrial | 332 | 408 | View data | ||
| Administración Ambiental | 277 | 361 | View data | ||
| Licenciatura en Educación Básica Primaria | 242 | 328 | View data | ||
| Licenciatura en Música | 176 | 206 | 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These scores are historical reference data and may vary each semester based on demand.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 UTP require a proprietary exam in addition to ICFES?
- No. UTP uses the ICFES Saber 11 global score (0–500 scale) directly to assign spots. There is no additional entrance exam. Historical data shown is from 2021; always check the current call at registro.utp.edu.co before applying.
- Why do UTP cut scores seem low compared to other universities?
- Because UTP uses the ICFES global score on a 0–500 scale, while universities like UdeA or UPTC use their own 0–100 scales. A cut of 389/500 at UTP corresponds roughly to the 80th percentile on Colombia's national ICFES results.
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.