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Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences

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world rank  4649

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University Overview

Established in 1889, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación (Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in 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 Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación (UMCE) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación (UMCE) 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 136-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UMCE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UMCE
Founded 1889
Motto Veritas Humanitatis Lux
The Truth of Humanity Light
Colours
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University Location

Address Avenida José Pedro Alessandri Nº 774
Santiago
7760197 Region Metropolitana de Santiago
Chile
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Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Phone Number (2) 241 2400
Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Fax Number (2) 239 3932
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Recognition and Accreditation

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1985


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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 Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences 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 Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences.



Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences: 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 Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences'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.

Admissions

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Admission Info


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Size and Profile


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported.


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Facilities


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Library


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Services


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Affiliations and Memberships

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Free Online Courses

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