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Autonomous University of Chile

country rank  21
world rank  2669

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Overview

Founded in 1989, the Universidad Autónoma de Chile (Autonomous University of Chile) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Temuco (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Araucania. This institution also has a branch campus in Santiago and Talca. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Autónoma de Chile (UA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Chile (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 34-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Chilean higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Autonomous University of Chile's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Autonomous University of Chile's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Autonomous University of Chile' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Autonomous University of Chile's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Autonomous University of Chile
Colours Red, black and white
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Alemania Nº 01090
Temuco
4780000 Araucania
Chile
Autonomous University of Chile Phone Number +56 22 303 6042
Autonomous University of Chile Fax Number +56 (45) 942 597
Other locations Santiago and Talca

Autonomous University of Chile's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Autonomous University of Chile's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Autonomous University of Chile's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Autonomous University of Chile's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Autonomous University of Chile.

Autonomous University of Chile: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
Not reported

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Autonomous University of Chile's admission information.

Autonomous University of Chile's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Autonomous University of Chile's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Autonomous University of Chile a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Autonomous University of Chile's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Autonomous University of Chile's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Universidad Autónoma de Chile has more than 200 international students.

Autonomous University of Chile's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Pedro de Valdivia 425, Providencia
Santiago 7500912
(2) 2 303 6000


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Autonomous University of Chile.

Autonomous University of Chile's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Autonomous University of Chile has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Autonomous University of Chile's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Autonomous University of Chile's Control Type Control Type

Autonomous University of Chile is a private higher education institution.


Autonomous University of Chile's Entity Type Entity Type

Autonomous University of Chile is a non-profit higher education institution.


Autonomous University of Chile's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Autonomous University of Chile's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Autonomous University of Chile does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Autonomous University of Chile's main facilities:


Autonomous University of Chile's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Autonomous University of Chile's Library


Autonomous University of Chile's Housing University Housing

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Autonomous University of Chile's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Autonomous University of Chile's main services:


Autonomous University of Chile's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Autonomous University of Chile's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Autonomous University of Chile's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Autonomous University of Chile's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Autonomous University of Chile's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Autonomous University of Chile's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Autonomous University of Chile is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Autonomous University of Chile's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Autonomous University of Chile's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Learnchile
  • URSULA
  • Inter American Organization for Higher Education (OUI)
  • University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Corporación de Universidades Privadas, Chile (CUP)
  • Alianza del Pacífico

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Autonomous University of Chile 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Autonomous University of Chile's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Autonomous University of Chile's Facebook page Autonomous University of Chile's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Autonomous University of Chile's Twitter page Autonomous University of Chile's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Autonomous University of Chile's YouTube channel Autonomous University of Chile's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Autonomous University of Chile's Instagram page Autonomous University of Chile's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Autonomous University of Chile's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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