29 Best universities for Machine Learning 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 Machine Learning. A graph of 400K citations received by 22K 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 Machine Learning

#9 in Latin America

#504 in the World

Founded: 1842

2. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Machine Learning

#13 in Latin America

#731 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

3. University of Concepcion

Chile | Concepcion

For Machine Learning

#40 in Latin America

#1423 in the World

Founded: 1920

4. Federico Santa Maria Technical University

Chile | Valparaiso

For Machine Learning

#49 in Latin America

#1536 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1931

5. University of Santiago de Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Machine Learning

#54 in Latin America

#1663 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1849

6. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Machine Learning

#59 in Latin America

#1761 in the World

Founded: 1928

7. University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Machine Learning

#91 in Latin America

#2305 in the World

Founded: 1911

8. University of Talca

For Machine Learning

#92 in Latin America

#2324 in the World

Founded: 1981

9. Adolfo Ibanez University

Chile | Vina del Mar

For Machine Learning

#103 in Latin America

#2470 in the World

Founded: 1953

10. Catholic University of the North

Chile | Antofagasta

For Machine Learning

#108 in Latin America

#2604 in the World

Founded: 1956

11. University of La Frontera

For Machine Learning

#115 in Latin America

#2717 in the World

Founded: 1981

12. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Machine Learning

#121 in Latin America

#2821 in the World

Founded: 1954

13. University of the Andes, Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Machine Learning

#128 in Latin America

#2901 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1989

14. Diego Portales University

Chile | Santiago

For Machine Learning

#129 in Latin America

#2919 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1982

15. University of Bio Bio

Chile | Concepcion

For Machine Learning

#139 in Latin America

#3032 in the World

Founded: 1988

16. Andres Bello University

Chile | Santiago

For Machine Learning

#145 in Latin America

#3160 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

17. Catholic University of the Maule

For Machine Learning

#147 in Latin America

#3192 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1991

18. University of La Serena

Chile | La Serena

For Machine Learning

#159 in Latin America

#3344 in the World

Founded: 1981

19. Autonomous University of Chile

For Machine Learning

#175 in Latin America

#3570 in the World

Founded: 1989

20. University of Tarapaca

For Machine Learning

#188 in Latin America

#3712 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1981

21. Catholic University of the Holy Conception

Chile | Concepcion

For Machine Learning

#190 in Latin America

#3732 in the World

Founded: 1991

22. University for Development

Chile | Santiago

For Machine Learning

#192 in Latin America

#3773 in the World

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

23. University of Antofagasta

Chile | Antofagasta

For Machine Learning

#218 in Latin America

#4131 in the World

Founded: 1981

24. Catholic University of Temuco

For Machine Learning

#223 in Latin America

#4187 in the World

Founded: 1959

25. University of Atacama

Chile | Copiapo

For Machine Learning

#248 in Latin America

#4488 in the World

Founded: 1857

26. Major University

Chile | Santiago

For Machine Learning

#268 in Latin America

#4653 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1988

27. San Sebastian University

Chile | Concepcion

For Machine Learning

#270 in Latin America

#4684 in the World

Founded: 1990

28. University of Magallanes

Chile | Punta Arenas

For Machine Learning

#290 in Latin America

#4841 in the World

Founded: 1961

29. Arturo Prat University

Chile | Iquique

For Machine Learning

#327 in Latin America

#5271 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1984

The best cities to study Machine Learning in Chile based on the number of universities and their ranks are Santiago, Concepcion, Valparaiso, and Talca.