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Universidad de Chile

Location

Casa Central, Santiago Chile

Ranking

# =173QS World University Rankings

University Profile

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
85%
15%
2,105
56%
44%
2,370
93%
7%

Cost of Living

Accomodation
$3,810
Food
$2,930
Transport
$600
Utilities
$2,490

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Universidad de Chile is one of the top public universities in Santiago, Chile. It is ranked #=173 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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
  • 2026
    #=173

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
  • 2026
    #=173

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