University Overview
Established in 1842, Universidad de Chile (University of 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 (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Chile (UCH) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de Chile (UCH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 182-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCH 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
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
Selectivity
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Chile |
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| Name (English) | University of Chile |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UCH |
| Founded | 1842 |
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| Mascot | Owl |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Nº 1058 Santiago Region Metropolitana de Santiago Chile |
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(2) 978 2000 |
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(2) 978 2117 |
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