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2024 Ranking and Overview

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Overview

Founded in 1982, the Universidad Diego Portales (Diego Portales University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Diego Portales (UDP) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Diego Portales (UDP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 42-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Diego Portales's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Diego Portales's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Diego Portales' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Diego Portales's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Diego Portales University
Acronym UDP
Founded 1982
Motto Tradition, Innovation, Pluralism
Colours Blue, yellow, red and black
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Campus Location

Address Manuel Rodríguez Nº 415
Santiago
Region Metropolitana de Santiago
Chile
Universidad Diego Portales Phone Number +56 (2) 676 2000
Universidad Diego Portales Fax Number +56 (2) 676 2112

Universidad Diego Portales'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 Universidad Diego Portales'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 Universidad Diego Portales'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 refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Diego Portales'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 Universidad Diego Portales.

Diego Portales University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

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 Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Diego Portales's admission information.

Universidad Diego Portales's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Diego Portales's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Diego Portales a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Diego Portales's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Diego Portales's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Diego Portales University has more than 300 international students.

Universidad Diego Portales's Admission Office Admission Office

Manuel Rodríguez Sur 343, Segundo Piso
Santiago
(2) 676 2010


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Diego Portales.

Universidad Diego Portales's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Diego Portales has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Diego Portales's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universidad Diego Portales's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Diego Portales is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Diego Portales's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Diego Portales is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Diego Portales's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Diego Portales's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Diego Portales does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Diego Portales's main facilities:


Universidad Diego Portales's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Diego Portales's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Diego Portales'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 Universidad Diego Portales's main services:


Universidad Diego Portales's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Diego Portales's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Diego Portales's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Diego Portales's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Diego Portales's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Diego Portales's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Diego Portales is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1982


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Diego Portales's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • International Advertising Association (IAA)
  • Consejo Latinoamericano de Acreditación de la Educación en Periodismo (CLAEP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

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 Structure

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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

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Diego Portales'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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