Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Central Admission – PAES

Admission via Transition Test for University Admission - PDT

The traditional admission process to the first year of the study programs offered by the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is done annually through the National Admission Process for the Universities affiliated to the Council of Rectors.

General Application Requirements

a) Maximum number of applications and order of preference

There are no limitations on the maximum number of applications, nor restrictions on the order of preference to Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria.

b) University Transition Test Average Score:

Minimum Application

All students who obtained an average score equal to or higher than 450 points in the Reading Comprehension and Mathematics tests may apply for the vacancies offered by the USM through the 2021 National Admission Process.

c) University Transition Test Average Score: Minimum Application

All students who obtained an average score equal to or higher than 450 points in the Reading Comprehension and Mathematics tests may apply for the vacancies offered by the USM through the 2021 National Admission Process.

d) Optional Tests

In order to apply to Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, it is a requirement to have taken at least one of the optional tests (Science or History and Social Sciences). If both tests are taken, the one in which the applicant obtained the highest score will be considered.

e) Restrictions

Students who have been eliminated from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María are not eligible to apply

Weightings, Vacancies and Cutoff Scores

Weightings

The following weightings are valid for the study programs of Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria according to the campus and location where they are taught. This data corresponds to the 2021 Admission Process. The final information is published in  www.demre.cl

Some Technical University study programs at the Viña del Mar Campus have a mixed admission, i.e., admission via the Transition Test for University Admission and Direct Admission.

The Technical University study programs at the Concepcion Campus only have Direct Admission.

Vacancies and Cutoff Scores

Campus NEM (High School Grades) Grades Ranking Mathematics Reading Comprehension Sciences History and Social Sciences
Main Campus, Valparaiso
20
20
40
10
10
ó
10
Vitacura Campus*
20
20
40
10
10
ó
10
San Joaquin Campus
20
20
40
10
10
ó
10
Viña del Mar Campusr
30
20
30
10
10
ó
10
Concepcion Campus
30
20
30
10
10
ó
10

(•) The weightings required for the University Technician in Aeronautical Maintenance study program, taught at the Vitacura Campus, are the same as those applicable to the Viña del Mar and Concepción Campuses.

Vacancies and Cutoff Scores

Study or academic program Code Campus where it is taught Minimum weighted score
Ponderado
Mínimo de 2021 Admission Process
Vacancies 2021 reference Cut-off score for the 2021 Admission Process Maximum score for the 2021 Admission Process
15180
Main Campus, Valparaiso
580
75
580.3
773.3
15380
San Joaquín
60
613.3
719.6
15110
Main Campus, Valparaiso
580
50
583.1
679.6
15111
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
75
600.2
780.7
15311
San Joaquín
653.8
748.2
15151
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
45
607.6
728.8
15312
San Joaquín
600
120
600
751.7
15130
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
65
602.9
748.2
15330
San Joaquín
630.6
767.7
15131
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
80
613.3
785.6
15170
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
125
661.8
758.7
15270
Vitacura
135
669.9
751.3
15160
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
120
632.3
794.3
15360
San Joaquín
140
668.7
772
15101
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
35
602.1
834.2
15301
San Joaquín
30
630.2
804.2
15140
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
80
600.9
829.1
15340
San Joaquín
65
638.6
736.3
15141
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
40
610.2
716.4
15100
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
180
601
779.1
15300
San Joaquín
150
653.2
653.2
15150
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
60
603.6
769.2
15350
San Joaquín
65
602.7
742.2
15161
Main Campus, Valparaiso
600
40
606.8
727.5
15361
San Joaquín
65
601.1
758.7
15171
Main Campus, Valparaiso
580
140
580.6
723.8
15271
Vitacura
200
595.6
718.2
15220
Vitacura
580
50
585.5
726.7
15181
Main Campus, Valparaiso
550
30
564.6
680.8
15381
San Joaquín
40
550.9
712.6
15441
Viña del Mar
500
25
509.8
692.7
15462
Viña del Mar
500
60
562.1
720.6
15562
Concepcion Campus
40
502.3
657.4
15440
Viña del Mar
500
55
510.4
654.3
15540
Concepcion Campus
35
510.2
673.8
15474
Viña del Mar
500
30
511.7
638.2
15574
Concepcion Campus
25
502.6
644.5
15103
Main Campus, Valparaiso
650
25
650.8
798.9
15303
San Joaquín
652.9
719.4
15102
Main Campus, Valparaiso
650
25
664.9
784.1
15302
San Joaquín
657.4
711.1
15412
Viña del Mar
500
40
500.7
628.7
15433
Viña del Mar
500
60
502
680.1
15435
Viña del Mar
500
25
503.9
671.1
15463
Viña del Mar
500
60
505.5
721.3
15222
Vitacura
500
70
500.3
691.4
15448
Viña del Mar
500
25
505.7
681.9
15443
Viña del Mar
500
40
501.2
653.2
15413
Viña del Mar
500
35
652.7

For more information write an email to [email protected], indicating your name, RUT, telephone, Career, Campus or Headquarters of interest and consultation.

Weightings, Vacancies and Cutoff Scores

a) Maximum number of applications and order of preference

There are no limitations on the maximum number of applications, nor restrictions on the order of preference to Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria.

b) University Transition Test Average Score:

Minimum Application

All students who obtained an average score equal to or higher than 450 points in the Reading Comprehension and Mathematics tests may apply for the vacancies offered by the USM through the 2021 National Admission Process.

c) University Transition Test Average Score: Minimum Application

All students who obtained an average score equal to or higher than 450 points in the Reading Comprehension and Mathematics tests may apply for the vacancies offered by the USM through the 2021 National Admission Process.

d) Optional Tests

In order to apply to Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, it is a requirement to have taken at least one of the optional tests (Science or History and Social Sciences). If both tests are taken, the one in which the applicant obtained the highest score will be considered.

e) Restrictions

Students who have been eliminated from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María are not eligible to apply

(*) Requirements and conditions may vary from one period to another. Stay informed by visiting usm.cl periodically.

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