Founded in 1931, 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 the following locations: Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar, Guayaquil (Ecuador). Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 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 degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 91 years old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% 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.
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Name | Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María |
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Name | 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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Address | Avenida España Nº 1680 Valparaíso 2390123 Valparaiso Chile |
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Tel | +56 (32) 265 4000 |
Fax | +56 (32) 279 7497 |
Other locations | Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar, Guayaquil (Ecuador) |
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Local students |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | 90-100% |
Admission Office | Avenida España 1680 Valparaiso 2390123 (32) 265 4900 |
Student Enrollment | 15,000-19,999 |
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Academic Staff | 1,000-1,499 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile
2005
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