29 Best universities for Physical chemistry in Chile

Updated: March 02, 2025

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 324K citations received by 16.2K 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

#15 in Latin America

#733 in the World

Founded: 1842

2. University of Concepcion

Chile | Concepcion

For Physical chemistry

#22 in Latin America

#884 in the World

Founded: 1920

3. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#23 in Latin America

#906 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

4. University of Santiago de Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#24 in Latin America

#986 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1849

5. Federico Santa Maria Technical University

Chile | Valparaiso

For Physical chemistry

#63 in Latin America

#1569 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1931

6. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Physical chemistry

#70 in Latin America

#1663 in the World

Founded: 1928

7. University of Antofagasta

Chile | Antofagasta

For Physical chemistry

#91 in Latin America

#2098 in the World

Founded: 1981

8. University of La Frontera

Chile | Temuco

For Physical chemistry

#98 in Latin America

#2225 in the World

Founded: 1981

9. Andres Bello University

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#111 in Latin America

#2426 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

10. University of La Serena

Chile | La Serena

For Physical chemistry

#116 in Latin America

#2540 in the World

Founded: 1981

11. Catholic University of the North

Chile | Antofagasta

For Physical chemistry

#121 in Latin America

#2634 in the World

Founded: 1956

12. University of Talca

Chile | Talca

For Physical chemistry

#124 in Latin America

#2656 in the World

Founded: 1981

13. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Physical chemistry

#137 in Latin America

#2847 in the World

Founded: 1954

14. University of Tarapaca

Chile | Arica

For Physical chemistry

#149 in Latin America

#3094 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1981

15. Catholic University of the Holy Conception

Chile | Concepcion

For Physical chemistry

#161 in Latin America

#3239 in the World

Founded: 1991

16. University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Physical chemistry

#162 in Latin America

#3249 in the World

Founded: 1911

17. University of Bio Bio

Chile | Concepcion

For Physical chemistry

#171 in Latin America

#3334 in the World

Founded: 1988

18. Autonomous University of Chile

Chile | Temuco

For Physical chemistry

#196 in Latin America

#3556 in the World

Founded: 1989

19. University of Atacama

Chile | Copiapo

For Physical chemistry

#204 in Latin America

#3662 in the World

Founded: 1857

20. Adolfo Ibanez University

Chile | Vina del Mar

For Physical chemistry

#206 in Latin America

#3682 in the World

Founded: 1953

21. University of the Andes, Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#222 in Latin America

#3921 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1989

22. Arturo Prat University

Chile | Iquique

For Physical chemistry

#227 in Latin America

#3968 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1984

23. Catholic University of Temuco

Chile | Temuco

For Physical chemistry

#237 in Latin America

#4066 in the World

Founded: 1959

24. University for Development

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#243 in Latin America

#4106 in the World

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

25. Major University

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#248 in Latin America

#4139 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1988

26. Diego Portales University

Chile | Santiago

For Physical chemistry

#255 in Latin America

#4206 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1982

27. Catholic University of the Maule

Chile | Talca

For Physical chemistry

#269 in Latin America

#4314 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1991

28. University of Magallanes

Chile | Punta Arenas

For Physical chemistry

#270 in Latin America

#4323 in the World

Founded: 1961

29. San Sebastian University

Chile | Concepcion

For Physical chemistry

#276 in Latin America

#4378 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.