University of Chile
About the University of Chile
Basic information and contact details for the University of Chile
The University of Chile, based in the capital city of Santiago, is the oldest in the country, and one of the most prestigious in the region.
Through its research, teaching and innovation across sciences and arts, the university aims to tackle national and regional issues in society. It was founded with a view to promote democracy, science and technological development, and social mobility.
There are five campuses containing many research centres, museums, health centres and sports facilities.
The health facilities include a clinical hospital and research laboratories, serving the public as well as pioneering medical research and providing opportunities for students.
One of the first astronomy observatories in Latin America – The National Astronomy Observatory founded in 1852 – belongs to the university.
On the campus, sports facilities are available both to students and staff. Interfaculty sports competitions take place all through the year.
Among the notable alumni are two Nobel laureates – poets Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral – and 20 presidents of Chile.
The university is organised into 14 faculties and 4 interdisciplinary institutes, offering a total of undergraduate 66 programmes, 36 doctoral programmes, 119 master’s programmes and other specialised courses.
In addition to an exam for applicants, the university also offers separate admission routes to outstanding athletes, blind students and other specified groups.
A third of all scientific publications in the country are associated with the university. Currently there are ongoing research projects in education, health, engineering and agriculture.
The most iconic building belonging to the university is Main House, designed in a neoclassical style in 1872.
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Key Student Statistics
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- Student gender ratio
- 49 F : 51 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 3% (1)
- Students per staff
- 17.3 (1)
- Student total
- 42010 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Further information, e.g. regarding the appointment procedure, the competitive salary and research activities can be downloaded here. 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Salary
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Subjects Taught at the University of Chile
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Chile
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology