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UTFSM University at usm.cl

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world rank  1329

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Overview

Founded in 1931, the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Federico Santa María Technical University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Valparaíso (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Valparaiso. This institution also has branch campuses in Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar and Guayaquil (Ecuador). Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) 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 92-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 90-99% making this Chilean higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTFSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Federico Santa María Technical University
Acronym UTFSM
Founded 1931
Motto Ex Umbra in Solem
From the shadow into the sun
Colours Blue, red, green, yellow and black
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Campus Location

Address Avenida España Nº 1680
Valparaíso
2390123 Valparaiso
Chile
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María Phone Number +56 (32) 265 4000
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María Fax Number +56 (32) 279 7497
Other locations Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar and Guayaquil (Ecuador)

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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 Técnica Federico Santa María'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 Técnica Federico Santa María's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Técnica Federico Santa María'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 Técnica Federico Santa María.

Federico Santa María Technical University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Federico Santa María Technical University has more than 600 international students.

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida España 1680
Valparaiso 2390123
(32) 265 4900


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Library


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María'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 Técnica Federico Santa María's main services:


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María'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.

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María'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.


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 Técnica Federico Santa María's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2005


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of MBAs (AMBAs)
  • Acredita CI


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Consejo de Rectores de las Universidades Chilenas (CRUCH)
  • Red Universitaria G9 (G9)
  • International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)
  • Magalhães Network (MN)
  • Asociación de Universidades Regionales (AUR)

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

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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