Universidad del Valle
Cali, Colombia • Founded 1945 • World Rank #2162
Overview
Founded in 1945, the Universidad del Valle (University of the Valley) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Cali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Valle del Cauca.
This institution also has branch campuses in Buga, Tuluá, Palmira, Buenaventura and Caicedonia Yumbo. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE) is a very large-sized coeducational Colombian higher education institution.
Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 78-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
UNIVALLE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Universidad del Valle are gathered below for quick reference. Most enquiries route through the admissions team unless noted otherwise.
Academic Details
Institutional vitals for Universidad del Valle: how big, how staffed, and how recognised it is. Campus setting (urban, suburban, rural) interacts with these metrics in shaping the daily academic experience.
Degrees
Also Diplomados Profesional Universitario in Agricultural Engineering jointly offered with Universidad Nacional; Double Degree: Maestría in Sanitary and Environmental Engineering
Doctoral 27 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Administration
- Arts and Humanities
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Education
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Food Technology
- Government
- Health Sciences
- Industrial Engineering
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Regional Planning
- Sanitary Engineering
- Sociology
- Town Planning
Other 116 programs
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Architectural Restoration
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Community Health
- Computer Engineering
- Cultural Studies
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Geography (Human)
- Geological Engineering
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hotel Management
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Information Technology
- International Business
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Laboratory Techniques
- Landscape Architecture
- Linguistics
- Management
- Marine Transport
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Midwifery
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Music Education
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Occupational Therapy
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthodontics
- Orthopaedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Pathology
- Peace and Disarmament
- Periodontics
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Plastic Surgery
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Radiology
- Real Estate
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Sanitary Engineering
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Soil Management
- Spanish
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Surveying and Mapping
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theatre
- Tourism
- Town Planning
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Engineering
- Transport Management
- Urology
- Water Management
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia.
Administrative Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Hotel Management
- International Business
- Marine Transport
- Marketing
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 20 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Ecology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Food Technology
- Geological Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Management
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sanitary Engineering
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Dentistry
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Surgery
Humanities (Faculty) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Development Studies
- Family Studies
- Foreign Languages Education
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Spanish
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Integrated Arts (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Dance
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Mass Communication
- Music
- Music Education
- Theatre
Natural and Exact Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social and Economic Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education and Pedagogy (Institute) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics Education
- Parks and Recreation
- Physical Education
- Science Education
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Psychology (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Clinical Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Clinical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Universidad del Valle's degree-level programme breakdown, with search. Industry-sponsored programmes often have bonded service or employment commitments — read the terms before accepting any sponsored place.
Bachelor's Degree
65 programmes
Universidad del Valle runs 65 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Primera Infancia Psychology
Licenciatura en Artes Visuales Education & Teaching
Bacteriologia y Laboratorio Clinico Biological Sciences
Ingeniería Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering
Licenciatura en Educacion Fisica y Deportes Education & Teaching
Matematicas Mathematics
Psicologia Psychology
Sociologia Social Work
Fisioterapia Physiotherapy
Ingenieria Electronica Electrical Engineering
Dise¿O Industrial Applied Design
Ingenieria Quimica Chemical Engineering
Ingenieria de Materiales Mining & Oil Engineering
Ingenieria Topografica Civil Engineering & Construction
Estudios Politicos y Resolucion de Conflictos Politics & International Relations
Biologia Biological Sciences
Fonoaudiologia Physiotherapy
Historia Geography
Licenciatura en Educacion Popular Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Educacion Basica con Enfasis en Matematicas Education & Teaching
Comercio Exterior Economics
Ingenieria Agricola Forestry & Natural Resources
Terapia Ocupacional Physiotherapy
Licenciatura en Ciencias Naturales y Educacion Ambiental Education & Teaching
Ingenieria Sanitaria y Ambiental Environmental Engineering
Licenciatura en Español y Filologia Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Filosofia Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Ciencias Sociales Education & Teaching
Comunicacion Social-Periodismo Journalism
Ingenieria Mecanica Mechanical Engineering
Ingeniería de Sistemas Software Engineering
Musica Music
Profesional en Filosofia Philosophy & Ethics
Licenciatura en Educacion Fisica y Deporte Education & Teaching
Ingenieria Civil Civil Engineering & Construction
Fisica Physics & Astronomy
Medicina Medicine
Enfermeria Nursing
Licenciatura en Matematicas y Fisica Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Musica Music
Contaduria Publica Accounting
Estadística Mathematics
Licenciatura en Danza Clasica Performing Arts
Administracion de Empresas Business Administration
Economia Economics
Licenciatura en Lenguas Extranjeras Ingles-Frances Education & Teaching
Diseño Grafico Applied Design
Quimica Chemistry
Administracion Publica
Licenciatura en Danza Performing Arts
Ingenieria de Alimentos Agribusiness
Licenciatura en Educacion Basica con Enfasis en Ciencias Sociales Education & Teaching
Recreacion Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Historia Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Matematicas Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Arte Dramatico Education & Teaching
Trabajo Social Social Work
Licenciatura en Literatura
Licenciatura en Educacion Basica con Enfasis en Ciencias Naturales y Educacion Ambiental Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Lenguas Extranjeras con Énfasis en Inglés y Francés Education & Teaching
Arquitectura Architecture
Comunicacion Social Journalism
Ingenieria Electrica Electrical Engineering
Geografia Geography
Odontologia Dentistry
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Master's Degree
48 programmes
At postgraduate taught level, Universidad del Valle runs 48 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.
Maestria en Ingenieria General Engineering
Maestria en Arquitectura y Urbanismo Architecture
Maestria en Musica Music
Maestria en Fisioterapia Physiotherapy
Maestria en Internacionalizacion de las Empresas del Sector de la Construcción Civil Engineering & Construction
Maestria en Administracion de Salud Business Administration
Maestría en Ciencias- Biología Biological Sciences
Maestria en Gestion Integrada de los Recursos Hidricos Environmental Engineering
Maestria en Analitica e Inteligencia de Negocios Chemical Engineering
Maestria en Desarrollo Sustentable Environmental Engineering
Maestria en Gerencia de Proyectos Business Administration
Maestria en Geografia Politics & International Relations
Maestria en Filosofia Philosophy & Ethics
Maestría en Ciencias de la Organización Business Administration
Maestría en Enfermería con Énfasis en Cuidado Materno -Infantil, Cuidado Al Adulto y Al Anciano, y Cuidado Al Niño Nursing
Maestria en Epidemiologia Public Health
Maestria en Estudios Interlinguisticos e Interculturales Linguistics & Language Studies
Maestria en Comercio Internacional Business Administration
Maestria en Educacion Enfasis en Lenguaje Education & Teaching
Maestria en Ingenieria de Alimentos Agribusiness
Maestria en Estadistica Mathematics
Maestria en Sociologia Social Work
Maestria en Redes de Comunicacion Electrical Engineering
Maestria en Ciencias Odontológicas Dentistry
Maestria en Ciencias Biomedicas Medicine
Maestria en Logistica y Gestion de Cadenas de Abastecimiento Business Administration
Maestria en Salud Ocupacional Public Health
Maestria en Psicologia Psychology
Maestria en Culturas Audiovisuales Journalism
Maestría en Lingüística y Español Linguistics & Language Studies
Maestria en Didactica de la Literatura Education & Teaching
Maestria en Administracion Business Administration
Maestria en Literatura Colombiana y Latinoamericana Linguistics & Language Studies
Maestria en Ciencias- Matematicas Mathematics
Maestria en Contabilidad Business Administration
Maestria en Politicas Publicas Economics
Maestría en Ciencias- Química Chemistry
Maestria en Ciencias- Fisica Physics & Astronomy
Maestria en Relaciones Eurolatinoamericanas Politics & International Relations
Maestria en Calidad para la Gestion de las Organizaciones Business Administration
Maestria en Intervencion Social Social Work
Maestria en Creacion y Direccion Escenica Performing Arts
Maestria en Economia Aplicada Economics
Maestria en Educacion Education & Teaching
Maestria en Valoracion y Tasacion de Bienes Architecture
Maestria en Salud Publica Public Health
Maestria en Educacion Enfasis en Educacion Matematicas y Ciencias Experimentales Education & Teaching
Maestria en Historia Geography
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
20 programmes
Universidad del Valle delivers 20 programmes at doctoral level for graduates committed to advancing the frontier of their discipline through original inquiry.
Doctorado en Humanidades Library Science
Doctorado en Gestion Urbana y del Territorio Architecture
Doctorado en Ciencias Biomedicas Medicine
Doctorado en Administracion Business Administration
Doctorado en Mecanica Aplicada Mechanical Engineering
Doctorado en Filosofia Philosophy & Ethics
Doctorado en Ingenieria Mecanica Mechanical Engineering
Doctorado en Ciencias Matematicas Mathematics
Doctorado Interinstitucional en Educacion Education & Teaching
Doctorado en Ingeniería General Engineering
Doctorado en Psicologia Psychology
Doctorado en Ciencias Ambientales Biological Sciences
Doctorado en Salud
Doctorado en Ciencias Quimicas Chemistry
Doctorado en Gobierno, Política Pública y Administración Pública
Doctorado en Ingenieria Electrica y Electronica Electrical Engineering
Doctorado en Ciencias del Mar Biological Sciences
Doctorado en Sociologia Social Work
Doctorado en Ciencias- Biologia Biological Sciences
Doctorado en Ciencias Fisicas Physics & Astronomy
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
91 programmes
This group collects Universidad del Valle's 91 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
Especializacion en Neurocirugia Medicine
Especializacion en Oftalmologia Medicine
Especializacion en Anestesiologia Medicine
Tecnologia Agroambiental Agriculture
Especializacion en Medicina Interna Medicine
Especializacion en Administracion de la Calidad Total y la Productividad Business Administration
Especializacion en Otologia y Neurotologia
Especializacion en Gerencia Publica Business Administration
Especializacion en Gestion de la Innovacion Tecnologica Business Administration
Tecnología en Gestión del Talento Humano Business Administration
Especialización en Sistemas de Transmisión y Distribución de Energía Eléctrica Electrical Engineering
Especializacion en Urologia Medicine
Tecnologia en Gestion Logistica Business Administration
Tecnologia en Direccion de Empresas Turisticas y Hoteleras
Especializacion en Anestesiologia y Reanimación Medicine
Especializacion en Infectologia Pediatrica
Especializacion en Ingenieria Sanitaria y Ambiental Environmental Engineering
Tecnologia en Mantenimiento de Equipo Portuario y del Transporte Mechanical Engineering
Tecnologia en Ecologia y Manejo Ambiental Environmental Engineering
Tecnologia en Interpretacion para Sordos y Sordociegos Linguistics & Language Studies
Especializacion en Periodoncia Dentistry
Tecnologia en Construcciones Soldadas Mining & Oil Engineering
Especializacion en Endodoncia
Especializacion en Gestion Tributaria Business Administration
Tecnología en Gestión de la Calidad Business Administration
Especialización en Rehabilitación Oral Dentistry
Tecnologia en Logistica Portuaria y del Transporte Industrial & Systems Engineering
Especializacion en Intervencion Social con Familias Social Work
Especializacion en Finanzas Business Administration
Especializacion en Medicina Critica y Cuidado Intensivo Medicine
Especializacion en Intervencion Social Comunitaria Social Work
Especialización en Redes de Comunicación Electrical Engineering
Tecnologia en Gestion de Organizaciones Turisticas Business Administration
Especializacion en Cardiologia Medicine
Especializacion en Dermatologia y Cirugia Dermatologica Medicine
Tecnologia en Manejo y Conservacion de Suelos y Aguas Forestry & Natural Resources
Especializacion en Geotecnia
Especializacion en Psiquiatria Medicine
Especializacion en Ginecologia y Obstetricia Medicine
Tecnologia en Agroforesteria Environmental Engineering
Especializacion en Ortopedia y Traumatologia Medicine
Tecnologia en Mantenimiento de Sistemas Electromecanicos Mechanical Engineering
Tecnologia en Electronica Industrial Electrical Engineering
Especializacion en Estadistica Aplicada Mathematics
Tecnologia en Desarrollo de Software
Especializacion en Otorrinolaringologia Medicine
Tecnologia en Gestion Portuaria Business Administration
Especializacion en Enfermeria en Cuidado Critico Pediátrico Nursing
Especializacion en Alta Gerencia Business Administration
Especializacion en Enfermeria Materno- Perinatal Nursing
Especializacion en Medicina Reproductiva Medicine
Especializacion en Enfermeria Neonatal Nursing
Especializacion en Procesos de Intervencion Social Social Work
Especializacion en Neonatologia Medicine
Especializacion en Ortodoncia Dentistry
Especializacion en Geriatría Medicine
Especializacion en Medicina Fisica y Rehabilitacion Medicine
Especializacion en Enfermeria Oncologica Nursing
Especializacion en Fisioterapia Cardiopulmonar Physiotherapy
Especializacion en Cirugia General Medicine
Especialización en Cirugía Plástica, Estética, Maxilofacial y de la Mano Medicine
Especialización en Calidad de la Gestión y Productividad Business Administration
Especializacion en Radiodiagnostico Medicine
Especializacion en Paisajismo Architecture
Tecnologia Quimica Chemical Engineering
Especializacion en Geomatica General Engineering
Especializacion en Anatomia Patologica y Patologia Clinica Medicine
Especializacion en Administracion Publica Business Administration
Tecnologia de Procesamiento de Alimentos Agribusiness
Especializacion en Administracion de Empresas de la Construccion Business Administration
Especializacion en Medicina Familiar Medicine
Tecnologia en Alimentos Biological Sciences
Tecnologia en Sistemas de Informacion Software Engineering
Tecnologia en Atencion Prehospitalaria Public Health
Especializacion en Cirugia de Trauma y Emergencias Medicine
Especializacion en Enfermeria Nefrologica Nursing
Especializacion en Logistica Industrial & Systems Engineering
Especializacion en Administracion y Desarrollo Inmobiliario Business Administration
Especializacion en Auditoria en Salud Accounting
Especializacion en Gestion de la Calidad Total y la Productividad
Especializacion en Gerencia de Marketing Estrat¿Gico Business Administration
Especializacion en Enfermeria en Cuidado Critico del Adulto Nursing
Especializacion en Nefrologia Medicine
Tecnología en Electrónica Electrical Engineering
Especializacion en Cirugia Pediatrica Medicine
Especializacion en Estructuras Civil Engineering & Construction
Especialización en Odontología Pediátrica y Ortopedia Maxilar Dentistry
Especializacion en Pediatria Medicine
Especializacion en Mantenimiento y Conservacion de Edificaciones Architecture
Especializacion en Automatizacion Industrial Electrical Engineering
Especializacion en Enfermeria en Cuidado a las Personas con Heridas y Ostomias Nursing
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How to apply to Universidad del Valle
Below is a five-step path through the application process at Universidad del Valle, useful for first-time applicants and international students.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Use the programme finder to browse Universidad del Valle's 224 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Programme-level requirements at Universidad del Valle typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Universidad del Valle processes applications through www.univalle.edu.co. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +57 (2) 339 2310. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universidad del Valle
A short Q&A covering Universidad del Valle's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
In what year was Universidad del Valle established?
Universidad del Valle was founded in 1945 (approximately 81 years ago).
What city is Universidad del Valle in?
Universidad del Valle operates from Cali, Colombia.
What is Universidad del Valle's control type?
Universidad del Valle is a public institution.
How big is Universidad del Valle's student body?
Universidad del Valle serves approximately 30,000-34,999 students.
What is Universidad del Valle's ranking?
Universidad del Valle holds rank #2162 globally and #8 in Colombia.
What programmes are available at Universidad del Valle?
Universidad del Valle offers doctoral programmes.
Who recognises Universidad del Valle?
Yes, Universidad del Valle is recognised by Asamblea Departamental del Valle.
Where can I learn more about Universidad del Valle?
The institution's website is www.univalle.edu.co.
Top-Ranked Universities in Colombia
Top universities in Colombia typically offer the most generous institutional scholarships. Universidad del Valle's scholarship range relative to these benchmarks reflects funding capacity.
Faculties at Nearby Universities
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Where Else to Study Medicine
Foreign-language teaching requirements for Medicine programmes vary across Colombia. Some run entirely in the national language; others offer English-medium delivery for international students.
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