Overview
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, Valparaiso, Chile. This institution also has branch campuses in Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar and Guayaquil (Ecuador). Established in 1931, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación. UTFSM provides programs and courses 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. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 94-year-old Chilean higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 90-99%. It is considered a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UTFSM also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Federico Santa María Technical University |
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| Name | Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María |
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| 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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(32) 265 4000 |
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(32) 279 7497 |
| Other locations | Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar and Guayaquil (Ecuador) |
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