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Universidad de La Frontera

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Overview

Universidad de La Frontera (University of La Frontera) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Temuco, Araucania, Chile. This institution also has a branch campus in Angol and Pucón. Established in 1981, Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación. UFRO 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 45-year-old Chilean higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. UFRO also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad de La Frontera's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de La Frontera's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de La Frontera' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de La Frontera's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of La Frontera
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UFRO
Founded 1981
Motto Itinerarium mentis ad veritatem
Colours Blue and white
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Location

Address Avenida Francisco Salazar Nº 01145
Temuco
4811230 Araucania
Chile
Universidad de La Frontera's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad de La Frontera Phone Number (45) 232 5000
Universidad de La Frontera Fax Number (45) 259 2822
Other locations Angol and Pucón

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Website

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University of La Frontera's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de La Frontera is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1981


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de La Frontera's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agency for Quality Assurance by Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS)


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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 Universidad de La Frontera 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

Universidad de La Frontera Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de La Frontera 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 La Frontera's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad de La Frontera: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad de La Frontera Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad de La Frontera Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de La Frontera 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 Universidad de La Frontera.



Universidad de La Frontera: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad de La Frontera Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad de La Frontera website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad de La Frontera Admission Info


Universidad de La Frontera's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad de La Frontera is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad de La Frontera's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad de La Frontera has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de La Frontera 's acceptance rate is 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


Universidad de La Frontera's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of La Frontera has more than 100 international students.


Universidad de La Frontera's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Francisco Salazar Nº 01145
Temuco 4811230
(45) 232 5012
800 600 450

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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 Universidad de La Frontera's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad de La Frontera Size and Profile


Universidad de La Frontera's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de La Frontera has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de La Frontera's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad de La Frontera's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Universidad de La Frontera's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de La Frontera is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidad de La Frontera's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de La Frontera is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universidad de La Frontera's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad de La Frontera's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad de La Frontera's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad de La Frontera 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.


Universidad de La Frontera's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad de La Frontera is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad de La Frontera Facilities


Universidad de La Frontera's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad de La Frontera's Library


Universidad de La Frontera's Housing University Housing

Yes


Universidad de La Frontera's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad de La Frontera's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad de La Frontera Services


Universidad de La Frontera's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad de La Frontera's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad de La Frontera's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidad de La Frontera's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universidad de La Frontera's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universidad de La Frontera Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad de La Frontera consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidad de La Frontera
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Faculty of Engineering and Sciences
  • Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Legal and Business Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad de La Frontera Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • CUECH
  • AUR
  • CUECH
  • AUIP


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad de La Frontera public or private?

Universidad de La Frontera is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidad de La Frontera profit or non-profit?

Universidad de La Frontera is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universidad de La Frontera in terms of enrollment?

Universidad de La Frontera has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad de La Frontera in terms of academic staff?

Universidad de La Frontera's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is Universidad de La Frontera a coeducational institution?

Universidad de La Frontera is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad de La Frontera use?

Universidad de La Frontera 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.

What religion is Universidad de La Frontera affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad de La Frontera admit international students?

Yes. University of La Frontera has more than 100 international students.

What is Universidad de La Frontera's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad de La Frontera 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad de La Frontera UFRO?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad de La Frontera UFRO located?

Universidad de La Frontera is located in Temuco, Araucania, Chile. Address: Avenida Francisco Salazar Nº 01145.

Is Universidad de La Frontera UFRO accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad de La Frontera is accredited by Comisión Nacional de Acreditación (since 1981).

Does Universidad de La Frontera offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidad de La Frontera offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad de La Frontera have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad de La Frontera provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Universidad de La Frontera have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad de La Frontera offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Universidad de La Frontera offer career services?

Yes

Does Universidad de La Frontera offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidad de La Frontera have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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