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UTALCA University at utalca.cl

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  13
world rank  1987

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Overview

Established in 1981, the Universidad de Talca (University of Talca) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Talca (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Maule. This institution also has branch campuses in Santiago, Curicó and Santa Cruz. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Talca (UTALCA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de Talca (UTALCA) 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 entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UTALCA 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 de Talca's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Talca's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Talca' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Talca's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) University of Talca
Acronym UTALCA
Founded 1981
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Campus Location

Address Dos Norte Nº 685
Talca
3465548 Maule
Chile
Universidad de Talca Phone Number +56 (71) 200 200
Universidad de Talca Fax Number +56 (71) 200 103
Other locations Santiago, Curicó and Santa Cruz

Universidad de Talca'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 de Talca'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 de Talca'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 de Talca'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 de Talca.

University of Talca: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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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 de Talca's admission information.

Universidad de Talca's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Talca's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Talca a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Talca's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad de Talca's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of Talca has more than 100 international students.

Universidad de Talca's Admission Office Admission Office

Dos Norte Nº 685
Talca 3465548
(71) 201 584


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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 de Talca.

Universidad de Talca's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Talca has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de Talca's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Talca's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Talca is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Talca's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Talca is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Talca's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de Talca's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Talca 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 de Talca's main facilities:


Universidad de Talca's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad de Talca's Library


Universidad de Talca's Housing University Housing

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


Universidad de Talca'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 de Talca's main services:


Universidad de Talca'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 de Talca's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad de Talca's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad de Talca's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de Talca'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 de Talca's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1981


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad de Talca '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

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Talca'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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