Universidad de Chile
University’s presentation
It is the oldest institution of higher education in the country and one of the most prestigious and traditional in Latin America.
The Universidad de Chile is an institution of higher education of national and public character, which assumes with commitment and vocation of excellence the formation of people and the contribution to the spiritual and material development of the Nation, building leadership in the innovative development of science and technology, humanities and arts, through its functions of teaching, creation and extension, with special emphasis on research and graduate studies.
In the exercise of these functions, it promotes the exercise of a prepared, critical citizenship, with social conscience and ethical responsibility, according to the values of tolerance, pluralism and equity, intellectual independence and freedom of thought, as well as respect, promotion and preservation of diversity in all areas of its work.
It is the oldest institution of higher education in the country and one of the most prestigious and traditional in Latin America, as evidenced by various national and international awards. At the national level, the Universidad de Chile receives in relative terms the largest number of students with the highest entrance scores, has an academic body of excellence, with high productivity in the scientific field and in artistic and cultural creation, and is permanently linked to reflection and action with respect to national problems.
Address
Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 1058, Santiago de Chile, Casa Central
Website
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- History
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Geography
- Sciences and Technologies
- Law and Political Sciences
- Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Sports)
- Engineering
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Osvaldo Guzmán N - oguzman@uchile.cl
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic Calendar (file)
Number of students in the institution
45000
Proportion of international students
N/A
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
Spannish
Level required
- B1
Official certification
Official certification asked
Other languages of instruction
English
Level required for the other languages
- B1
- B2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
ucampus.uchile.cl/m/rrii_ catalogo/
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
N/A
Linguistic support
For those interested in improving their Spanish level, the info about available
courses is at: uchile.cl/u6694
Equivalence of university credits
1 local credit = 1 ECTS credit
Additional fees
No
Services available on the campus
Visiting international students enrolled at the University of Chile can use all the services offered to regular students, which include basic health services (international health insurance is mandatory), student welfare services, cultural activities, sports, cafeterias, libraries, etc.
As far as social activities are concerned, ISAFEN (International Student Association of FEN) organizes many activities such as:
- Trekking
- Sports activities
- Evening events
- Cultural activities
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
On-campus accommodation solutions?
No