Quick Summary
Universidad del Valle, in Cali, Colombia, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1945. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32500 students including 50% from outside Colombia. Known for strengths in Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture & Forestry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the top 3 public universities in Colombia with high social impact and research capacity.
Subject Strengths
EngineeringMedicineAgriculture & ForestryChemistry
Founded1945
TypePublic
Total Students32500
Intl Students50%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusUrban
Campus Size100 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario del Valle (HUV)
AccreditationCNA (Acreditación Institucional de Alta Calidad)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Specializations
Programs
PhD in Engineering, PhD in Health Sciences, PhD in Philosophy, PhD in Administration, PhD in Sciences
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
CENIVAM, CINARA, Instituto de Educación y Pedagogía (IEP), CISALVA
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CNA (Acreditación Institucional de Alta Calidad)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 20
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high Saber 11 (ICFES) scores as the primary metric for undergraduate admission.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Colombian Peso
UG Tuition
$600,000/yr
per year · COP
Living Cost
$22,000,000/yr
per year · COP
PG Tuition
$13,000,000/yr
per year · COP
Application Fee
$42
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$23,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · COP
Scholarships AvailableGeneración E, Matrícula Cero, Jóvenes en Acción
Financial AidAvailable based on socioeconomic stratum
Work-StudyMonitorías académicas y administrativas
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Specializations programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$1,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional partnerships with Valle del Cauca industries
Industry Connections
Sugar industryHealth sectorsColombian Ministry of Education
Notable Alumni
Gustavo Álvarez Gardeazábal, Reinaldo Rueda, Sabas Pretelt de la Vega
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Off-campus housing only
Sports Facilities
Swimming pools, football fields, athletics track, gymnasiums
Student Clubs
Orchestra, Folkloric dance, Debate club, Science clubs
Library Resources
Biblioteca Mario Carvajal (Main Library), Digital Thesis Repository
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, PAME, UMAP
Summer Programs
Cursos de Verano (Specialized technical courses)