Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

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world rank  1257

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University Overview

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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University Identity

Name
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

University Location

Address Avenida España Nº 1680
Valparaíso
2390123 Valparaiso
Chile
Tel +56 (32) 265 4000
Fax +56 (32) 279 7497
Other locations Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar, Guayaquil (Ecuador)

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
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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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 and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 90-100%
Admission Office Avenida España 1680
Valparaiso 2390123
(32) 265 4900

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 15,000-19,999
Academic Staff 1,000-1,499
Control Type Private
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile


Year of first Accreditation

2005


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Association of MBAs (AMBAs)
  • Acredita CI


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • 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


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Online Courses

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