29 Best universities for Physical chemistry in Chile

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Chile ranked based on their research performance in Physical chemistry. A graph of 259K citations received by 14.9K academic papers made by 29 universities in Chile was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#14 in Latin America

#720 in the World

Founded: 1842

2. University of Concepcion

Chile | Concepcion

For Physical chemistry

#20 in Latin America

#886 in the World

Founded: 1920

3. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#21 in Latin America

#892 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

4. University of Santiago de Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#25 in Latin America

#972 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1849

5. Federico Santa Maria Technical University

Chile | Valparaiso

For Physical chemistry

#52 in Latin America

#1460 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1931

6. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Physical chemistry

#65 in Latin America

#1613 in the World

Founded: 1928

7. University of Antofagasta

Chile | Antofagasta

For Physical chemistry

#91 in Latin America

#2091 in the World

Founded: 1981

8. University of La Frontera

Chile | Temuco

For Physical chemistry

#96 in Latin America

#2197 in the World

Founded: 1981

9. Andres Bello University

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#100 in Latin America

#2269 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

10. University of La Serena

Chile | La Serena

For Physical chemistry

#113 in Latin America

#2504 in the World

Founded: 1981

11. University of Talca

Chile | Talca

For Physical chemistry

#120 in Latin America

#2625 in the World

Founded: 1981

12. Catholic University of the North

Chile | Antofagasta

For Physical chemistry

#121 in Latin America

#2626 in the World

Founded: 1956

13. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Physical chemistry

#128 in Latin America

#2732 in the World

Founded: 1954

14. University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Physical chemistry

#147 in Latin America

#3023 in the World

Founded: 1911

15. University of Tarapaca

Chile | Arica

For Physical chemistry

#153 in Latin America

#3101 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1981

16. Catholic University of the Holy Conception

Chile | Concepcion

For Physical chemistry

#166 in Latin America

#3247 in the World

Founded: 1991

17. University of Bio Bio

Chile | Concepcion

For Physical chemistry

#177 in Latin America

#3330 in the World

Founded: 1988

18. Autonomous University of Chile

Chile | Temuco

For Physical chemistry

#198 in Latin America

#3552 in the World

Founded: 1989

19. Adolfo Ibanez University

Chile | Vina del Mar

For Physical chemistry

#204 in Latin America

#3695 in the World

Founded: 1953

20. University of Atacama

Chile | Copiapo

For Physical chemistry

#209 in Latin America

#3748 in the World

Founded: 1857

21. University of the Andes, Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#220 in Latin America

#3915 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1989

22. Arturo Prat University

Chile | Iquique

For Physical chemistry

#223 in Latin America

#3922 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1984

23. Catholic University of Temuco

Chile | Temuco

For Physical chemistry

#233 in Latin America

#3992 in the World

Founded: 1959

24. University of Magallanes

Chile | Punta Arenas

For Physical chemistry

#234 in Latin America

#3995 in the World

Founded: 1961

25. Major University

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#237 in Latin America

#4035 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1988

26. University for Development

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#244 in Latin America

#4115 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 16,544
Founded: 1990

27. Diego Portales University

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#245 in Latin America

#4120 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1982

28. Catholic University of the Maule

Chile | Talca

For Physical chemistry

#259 in Latin America

#4236 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1991

29. San Sebastian University

Chile | Concepcion

For Physical chemistry

#265 in Latin America

#4252 in the World

Founded: 1990

The best cities to study Physical chemistry in Chile based on the number of universities and their ranks are Santiago, Concepcion, Valparaiso, and Antofagasta.