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University of La Frontera

country rank  13
world rank  2505

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University Overview

Founded in 1981, 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 (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Araucania. This institution also has a branch campus in Angol and Pucón. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) 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 44-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFRO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of La Frontera's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of La Frontera's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of La Frontera' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of La Frontera's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

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

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

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Recognition and Accreditation

University of La Frontera's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of La Frontera is legally recognized 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 University of 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

University of La Frontera Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



University of La Frontera: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of La Frontera Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of La Frontera Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of 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 University of La Frontera.



University of 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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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of La Frontera'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

University of La Frontera Admission Info


University of La Frontera's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of La Frontera's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


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


University of La Frontera's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

University of La Frontera has more than 100 international students.

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

Size and Profile

University of La Frontera Size and Profile


University of La Frontera's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of La Frontera's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


University of La Frontera's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of La Frontera's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of La Frontera's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of La Frontera'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.


University of La Frontera's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of La Frontera is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of La Frontera Facilities


University of La Frontera's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of La Frontera's Library


University of La Frontera's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of La Frontera's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of La Frontera's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of La Frontera Services


University of La Frontera's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of La Frontera's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of La Frontera's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of La Frontera's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of La Frontera's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of La Frontera Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad de La Frontera's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of 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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Facebook Facebook

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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