Universidad Mayor

country rank	24
world rank	4553

University Overview

Founded in 1988, Universidad Mayor (Major University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Temuco. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Mayor (UMAYOR) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Mayor (UMAYOR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 30 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Universidad Mayor
Name	Major University
Acronym	UMAYOR
Founded	1988
Motto	Para espíritus emprendedores For Entrepreneurial Spirits
Colours	Yellow and green
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University Location

Address	Avenida Américo Vespucio Sur N°357 Santiago (population range: over 5,000,000) 7550223 Region Metropolitana de Santiago Chile
T	+56 (2) 328 1064
F	+56 (2) 328 1039
Other locations	Temuco

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Mayor for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)
International students Int'l student	5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universidad Mayor's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate	Not available
Admission Office	Avenida Manuel Montt 367 Providencia 7500994 +56 (2) 328 1064

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Universidad Mayor's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	2,500-2,999
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Not reported
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Mayor for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Accreditation

1988

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Universidad Mayor as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
European Association for International Education (EAIE)
American Chamber of Commerce, Chile (AMCHAM)
Consejo Latinoaméricano de Escuelas de Administración (CLADEA)
International Advertising Association (IAA)
Asociación Chilena de Bachillerato Internacional (ACHBI)
Asociación de Facultades, Escuelas e Institutos de Derecho de América Latina (AFEIDAL)
UNIVERSIA
Compostela Group of Universities (CGU)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia

Universidad Mayor's Wikipedia article

Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 February 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Universidad Mayor's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Universidad Mayor to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.