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Universidad de Chile

Location

Casa Central, Santiago Chile

Ranking

# =139QS World University Rankings

About Universidad de Chile

Universidad de Chile is the most prestigious university in Chile and the largest of the public ones. With more than 40,000 students (undergraduate and graduate), 320 academic programs, 3,867 faculty, and 19 schools and institutes, the University has contributed decisively to the development of the country since 1842. Being the first University founded in Chile, its more than 43,000 alumni (2010-2018) stand out in the nation for their strong public service orientation. Altogether, the university, students, faculty, and personnel are making their own impact around the world into different areas of the economy and society. 

About Universidad de Chile

Universidad de Chile is the most prestigious university in Chile and the largest of the public ones. With more than 40,000 students (undergraduate and graduate), 320 academic programs, 3,867 faculty, and 19 schools and institutes, the University has contributed decisively to the development of the country since 1842. Being the first University founded in Chile, its more than 43,000 alumni (2010-2018) stand out in the nation for their strong public service orientation. Altogether, the university, students, faculty, and personnel are making their own impact around the world into different areas of the economy and society. 

University information

39,966
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15%
2,105
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44%
2,370
93%
7%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

Universidad de Chile is one of the top public universities in Santiago, Chile. It is ranked #=139 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #225
  • 2014
    #223
  • 2015
    #=220
  • 2016
    #209
  • 2017
    #200
  • 2018
    #201
  • 2019
    #=208
  • 2020
    #189
  • 2021
    #180
  • 2022
    #=183
  • 2023
    #=167
  • 2024
    #=159
  • 2025
    #=139

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