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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago, CL · Ranking #1

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is one of the most prestigious and highly ranked universities in Latin America. Founded in 1888, it is known for its academic excellence, strong research output, and influential role in Chilean society. The university offers a wide range of programs across engineering, business, law, medicine, social sciences, and humanities. It has strong international partnerships and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Latin America. Its academic model emphasizes innovation, critical thinking, and global engagement.

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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

About the university

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is one of the most prestigious and highly ranked universities in Latin America. Founded in 1888, it is known for its academic excellence, strong research output, and influential role in Chilean society. The university offers a wide range of programs across engineering, business, law, medicine, social sciences, and humanities. It has strong international partnerships and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Latin America. Its academic model emphasizes innovation, critical thinking, and global engagement.

Key information

  • Location: Santiago, CL
  • Ranking #1
  • QS #121
  • THE #201
  • National ranking #1
  • Institution type: private

Programs (12)

  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Architecture
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • Chemistry
  • Biology

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $300 - $700 / per month

Tuition costs

  • $5,000 - $12,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 18.00%
  • Scholarships available

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1888
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, English
  • Study formats: offline

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