University Overview
Founded in 1990, Universidad del Desarrollo (University for Development) is a non-profit private 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. This institution also has a branch campus in Concepcion. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) offers courses and programs 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad del Desarrollo |
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| Name (English) | University for Development |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UDD |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Motto | Universidad de Exelencia University of Excellence |
| Colours | Blue and white |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida La Plaza 680, Las Condes Santiago 7610658 Region Metropolitana de Santiago Chile |
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(2) 2327 9110 |
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| Other locations | Concepcion |
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