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Universidad de Santiago de Chile

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world rank  1390

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Overview

Founded in 1849, the Universidad de Santiago de Chile (University of Santiago de Chile) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) 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 175-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Chilean higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USACH 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 Santiago de Chile's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Santiago de Chile' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Santiago de Chile
Acronym USACH
Founded 1849
Motto Labor laetitia nostra
Work is Our Joy
Colours Blue, orange and white
Mascot Lion
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidad de Santiago de Chile general video presentation.

University Location

Address Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Nº 3363
Santiago
9170022 Region Metropolitana de Santiago
Chile
Universidad de Santiago de Chile's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Santiago de Chile Phone Number +56 (2) 718 0000
Universidad de Santiago de Chile Fax Number +56

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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 de Santiago de Chile'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 Santiago de Chile's academic range and degree level offering.




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 de Santiago de Chile'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 Santiago de Chile.

Universidad de Santiago de Chile: 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 Santiago de Chile's admission information.

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de Santiago de Chile a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Admission Office Admission Office

Las Sophoras 135, Casa Central Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Santiago 9170022
(2) 718 2707
(2) 718 3701

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. 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 Santiago de Chile.

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Santiago de Chile has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Santiago de Chile is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Santiago de Chile is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Santiago de Chile 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 Santiago de Chile's main facilities:


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Library University Library

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


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Housing University Housing

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


Universidad de Santiago de Chile'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 Santiago de Chile's main services:


Universidad de Santiago de Chile'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 Santiago de Chile's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidad de Santiago de Chile'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 Santiago de Chile's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Santiago de Chile is legally recognized and/or institutionally 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

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

  • Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo (AUGM)
  • Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC)
  • Red de Educación Continua de Latinoamérica y Europa (RECLA)
  • Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI-IOHE)
  • Grupo de Universidades Iberoamericanas La Rábida

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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 Santiago de Chile 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Facebook page Universidad de Santiago de Chile's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de Santiago de Chile's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's YouTube channel Universidad de Santiago de Chile's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's Instagram page Universidad de Santiago de Chile's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Santiago de Chile's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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