Universidad Alberto Hurtado : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Universidad Alberto Hurtado

Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH) was founded in 1997 by the Society of Jesus to develop the research and graduate programmes created by the Latin American Institute of Doctrine and Social Studies (ILADES), the Centre for Research and Education Development (CIDE) and Roberto Bellarmino Foundation which was founded in the mid-60s.

UAH is located in a historical preservation neighbourhood with architecture dating from the early 20 th century. Universidad Alberto Hurtado’s campus is situated in downtown Santiago de Chile.

Since its founding mission, UAH has been conceived as an institution with a strong vocation for public service. Its contribution to the human development and the promotion of a more just society, both in Chile and Latin America, becomes visible through the excellence level of an academic, intellectual and professional work, characterized by a Christian, humanist, pluralist vision and a deep ethical and social sense.

Currently UAH has more than 4,500 students enrolled in 28 undergraduate programmes, 18 master’s degrees, 41 certificates and one PhD programme in the following study areas: Social Sciences, Humanities, Philosophy, Education, Law and Psychology.

The main language of instruction at UAH is Spanish. Students are required to have B1 equivalent Spanish or four semesters of Spanish to complete a semester exchange at UAH.

UAH offers an intensive 48-hr Spanish programme over three or four weeks, organised by professors specialising in the teaching of Spanish to non-native speakers. A pre-semester Intensive Spanish Programme is also available for exchange students interested in improving their language
proficiency.

Find out more about the faculty centres at UAH here.

UAH’s academic offerings focus on internationalisation. The university actively participates in different university networks including the Association of Universities Entrusted to the Company of Jesus in Latin America and The Caribbean (AUSJAL) and the Chilean Chapter of Catholic Universities. UAH also maintains a close relationship with several North American institutions belonging to the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) network and became part of the Latin American Network of Social Engagement and University Volunteering (REDIVU).

About Universidad Alberto Hurtado

Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH) was founded in 1997 by the Society of Jesus to develop the research and graduate programmes created by the Latin American Institute of Doctrine and Social Studies (ILADES), the Centre for Research and Education Development (CIDE) and Roberto Bellarmino Foundation which was founded in the mid-60s.

UAH is located in a historical preservation neighbourhood with architecture dating from the early 20 th century. Universidad Alberto Hurtado’s campus is situated in downtown Santiago de Chile.

Since its founding mission, UAH has been conceived as an institution with a strong vocation for public service. Its contribution to the human development and the promotion of a more just society, both in Chile and Latin America, becomes visible through the excellence level of an academic, intellectual and professional work, characterized by a Christian, humanist, pluralist vision and a deep ethical and social sense.

Currently UAH has more than 4,500 students enrolled in 28 undergraduate programmes, 18 master’s degrees, 41 certificates and one PhD programme in the following study areas: Social Sciences, Humanities, Philosophy, Education, Law and Psychology.

The main language of instruction at UAH is Spanish. Students are required to have B1 equivalent Spanish or four semesters of Spanish to complete a semester exchange at UAH.

UAH offers an intensive 48-hr Spanish programme over three or four weeks, organised by professors specialising in the teaching of Spanish to non-native speakers. A pre-semester Intensive Spanish Programme is also available for exchange students interested in improving their language
proficiency.

Find out more about the faculty centres at UAH here.

UAH’s academic offerings focus on internationalisation. The university actively participates in different university networks including the Association of Universities Entrusted to the Company of Jesus in Latin America and The Caribbean (AUSJAL) and the Chilean Chapter of Catholic Universities. UAH also maintains a close relationship with several North American institutions belonging to the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) network and became part of the Latin American Network of Social Engagement and University Volunteering (REDIVU).

Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (4)

BA in Theory and History of Art

Bachelor in Geography

Bachelor of Archeology

Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy in History and Social Sciences)

Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy in Music)

Bachelor of History

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Business and Management (4)

Bachelor in Management Control (Data Science)

Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Bachelor of Economic Sciences

Life Sciences and Medicine (4)

Bachelor in Psychology

Graduate in Social Anthropology

Social Sciences and Management (4)

Bachelor in Social Communication

Bachelor in Social Work

Bachelor of Education (Basic Education)

Bachelor of Education (Differential Education)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy in Biology and Natural Sciences in Secondary Education)

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Arts and Humanities (4)

Master Territorial Planning and Geography

Master in Didactics of History and Social Sciences

Master in History of Contemporary Chile

Master in Language and Literacy Didactics

Master in Latin American Literature

Master in Latin American Musicology

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Life Sciences and Medicine (4)

Master in Latin American Anthropologies

Master in Relational Clinic with Children and Adolescents

Master in Social Psychology (Psychosocial Intervention and Evaluation of Social Projects)

Natural Sciences (4)

Master in Mathematics Didactics

Social Sciences and Management (4)

Interdisciplinary Master in Social Intervention

Master in Didactics of Experimental Sciences

Master in Economics

Master in Economics Applied to Public Policies

Master in Educational Policy

Master in Government and Society

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Full-Time MBA (1)

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Arts and Humanities (3)

PhD in Philosophy

Life Sciences and Medicine (3)

PhD in Psychology

Social Sciences and Management (3)

PhD in Education

PhD in Social Work

PhD in Sociology

University information

Total students

8,391

UG students

87%

PG students

13%

International students

187

UG students

73%

PG students

27%

Total faculty staff

331

Domestic staff

92%

Int'l staff

8%

Cost of Living

Accommodation

$3,810

(Approx. amount)

Food

$2,930

(Approx. amount)

Transport

$600

(Approx. amount)

Utilities

$2,490

(Approx. amount)

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Universidad Alberto Hurtado is one of the top Private not for Profit universities in Santiago, Chile. It is ranked #1401+ in QS World University Rankings 2025.