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Universidad Alberto Hurtado
Main Campus, Santiago Chile
# 1401+QS World University Rankings
33Undergraduate programs
31Postgraduate programs
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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 programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
There are 28 undergraduate programmes at Universidad Alberto Hurtado(UAH) in the following faculties:
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
Bachelor of Humanities
Bachelor of Humanities - Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy in Spanish Language and Communication)
Bachelor of Language and Literature
Bachelor of Music (Choral Direction)
Bachelor of Music (Early Music)
Bachelor of Music (Singing)
Bachelor of Philosophy
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)
Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy in English)
Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy in Mathematics)
Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy in Philosophy)
Bachelor of Education (Pedagogy in Visual Arts)
Bachelor of Information Management, Library Science and Archives
Bachelor of Law and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations
Bachelor of Public Administration
Bachelor of Sociology
There are 18 master’s degrees, 41 certificates and one PhD programme at postgraduate level Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH) in the following faculties:
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
Master in Narrative Writing
Master in Philosophy
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
Master in Government, Public Policies and Territory
Master in Image Studies
Master in People Management in Organizations
Master in Prevention, Urban Security and Criminal Policy
Master in Science, Technology and Society
Master in Sociology
Master's Degree in Educational Management and Direction
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
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Rankings & ratings
Universidad Alberto Hurtado is one of the top private universities in Santiago, Chile. It is ranked #1401+ in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
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