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Universidad Autónoma de Chile

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Overview

Founded in 1989, the Universidad Autónoma de Chile (Autonomous University of Chile) is a non-profit private 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 Santiago and Talca. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Autónoma de Chile (UA) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Chile (UA) 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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 and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Chilean higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Autónoma de Chile' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Autonomous University of Chile
Acronym UA
Founded 1989
Motto Duc in Áltum
Head into the deep
Colours Red, black and white
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University Location

Address Avenida Alemania Nº 01090
Temuco
4780000 Araucania
Chile
Universidad Autónoma de Chile's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Autónoma de Chile Phone Number +56 22 303 6042
Universidad Autónoma de Chile Fax Number +56 (45) 942 597
Other locations Santiago and Talca

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Autónoma de Chile.

Universidad Autónoma de Chile: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
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International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Autónoma de Chile a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Autónoma de Chile's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Universidad Autónoma de Chile has more than 200 international students.

Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Pedro de Valdivia 425, Providencia
Santiago 7500912
(2) 2 303 6000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Autónoma de Chile has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Autónoma de Chile is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Autónoma de Chile is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Autónoma de Chile does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Autónoma de Chile's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Autónoma de Chile is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Learnchile
  • URSULA
  • Inter American Organization for Higher Education (OUI)
  • University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Corporación de Universidades Privadas, Chile (CUP)
  • Alianza del Pacífico

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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