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About
The Universidad de Chile is a public research university located in Santiago, Chile, and is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in the country, founded in 1842. It is renowned for its significant contributions to national development across various fields, including sciences, humanities, and arts, and has educated numerous notable alumni, including Nobel laureates Pablo Neruda and Gabriela Mistral, and twenty-one Chilean presidents. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across its five campuses in the capital city.
UNIREAL Score
84/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 84
Overview
- Country
- Chile
- City
- Santiago
- Established
- 1842
- Students
- 47,307
- Programs
- 320
- Tuition (yearly)
- €3,300
- Admission period
- January
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Universidad de Chile?
Universidad de Chile is located in Santiago, Chile.
How much does it cost to study at Universidad de Chile?
Typical yearly tuition at Universidad de Chile is about €3,300. Fees vary by program and are often higher for students from outside the EU, so confirm the current amount on the university’s website.
When can I apply to Universidad de Chile?
Admission at Universidad de Chile usually runs January.
What can I study at Universidad de Chile?
Universidad de Chile offers about 320 programs, including Civil Engineering, Medicine, Law, Architecture and Urbanism, Economics and Business.
What is the UNIREAL Score of Universidad de Chile?
Universidad de Chile has a UNIREAL Score of 84/100, calculated from: research activity.
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