Federico Santa María Technical University
About Federico Santa María Technical University
Basic information and contact details for Federico Santa María Technical University
Federico Santa Maria Technical University is a public research university located in the city of Valparaiso, Chile. The university was founded in 1926 and named in honour of its founder and benefactor, Federico Santa Maria Carrera. Carrera was a businessman and philanthropist.
The institution is one of the top engineering schools in Chile and is particularly known for its programmes in mining, metallurgy, naval architecture, and civil engineering. It is the only Chilean engineering school where sport is an obligatory course.
The university has four campuses. The main campus is in Valparaiso and there are three satellite campuses in Concepcion, Santiago, and Antofagasta.
There are a range of extracurricular activities such as the student radio station and the chamber choir which students can get involved with.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Federico Santa María Technical University
- Student gender ratio
- 26 F : 74 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 2% (1)
- Students per staff
- 27.1 (1)
- Student total
- 19907 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Federico Santa María Technical University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Federico Santa María Technical University
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy