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University of Atacama

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world rank  3028

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Founded in 1857, the Universidad de Atacama (University of Atacama) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Copiapó (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Atacama. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Atacama (UdA) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de Atacama (UdA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 166-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UdA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Overview

Control

University of Atacama's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Atacama's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Atacama' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of Atacama's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Universidad de Atacama

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Campus Location

Address Avenida Copayapu Nº 485
Copiapó
1530000 Atacama
Chile
University of Atacama Phone Number +56 (52) 206 500
University of Atacama Fax Number +56 (52) 206 504

University of Atacama's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Study Areas / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of study areas 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.


Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Atacama's Study Areas/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 University of Atacama's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Atacama: Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate

PreBach
degrees
Bachelor
degrees
Master
degrees
Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Courses and Programs

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Atacama'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 University of Atacama.

University of Atacama: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Atacama's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

Introduction

Initiating the admission process is the initial stride toward attaining students' academic and career aspirations, granting access to the numerous opportunities and resources provided by a university. Check out our Introduction to University Admissions article for further insights.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Atacama's admission information.

University of Atacama's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Atacama's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Atacama a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Atacama's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Atacama's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of Atacama's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Atacama.

University of Atacama's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Atacama has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


University of Atacama's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Atacama's Control Type Control Type

University of Atacama is a public higher education institution.


University of Atacama's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Atacama is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Atacama's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


University of Atacama's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Atacama does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Atacama's main facilities:


University of Atacama's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Atacama's Library


University of Atacama's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Atacama's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Atacama's main services:


University of Atacama's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Atacama's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

University of Atacama's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Atacama's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Atacama's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Atacama's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Atacama is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1981


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad de Atacama's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Atacama as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Divisions

Introduction

Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...


  • Colleges
  • Faculties
  • Schools
  • Institutes
  • Academies
  • Departments
  • Divisions
  • Centers

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. 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.

Academic Divisions

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad de Atacama's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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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? learn more


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Atacama's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Atacama's Facebook page review University of Atacama's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

University of Atacama's YouTube channel review University of Atacama's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Atacama's Instagram page review University of Atacama's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Atacama's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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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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Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

University of Atacama's Wikipedia article

Video Presentation

N.A.; please submit an official University of Atacama general video presentation.


University site

Feedback, Errors and Update

We appreciate your feedback and error reports. University of Atacama's official representatives can claim this institution and request to update this entire university profile free of charge by clicking on UPDATE ALL

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 20 September 2023

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