21 Best universities for Petrology and Geochemistry in Chile

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Chile ranked based on their research performance in Petrology and Geochemistry. A graph of 136K citations received by 6.18K academic papers made by 21 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 Petrology and Geochemistry

#5 in Latin America

#265 in the World

Founded: 1842

2. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#21 in Latin America

#703 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

3. University of Concepcion

Chile | Concepcion

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#24 in Latin America

#727 in the World

Founded: 1920

4. Catholic University of the North

Chile | Antofagasta

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#32 in Latin America

#868 in the World

Founded: 1956

5. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#46 in Latin America

#1160 in the World

Founded: 1954

6. University of Santiago de Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#62 in Latin America

#1341 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1849

7. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#72 in Latin America

#1479 in the World

Founded: 1928

8. University of La Frontera

Chile | Temuco

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#78 in Latin America

#1550 in the World

Founded: 1981

9. University of Antofagasta

Chile | Antofagasta

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#86 in Latin America

#1658 in the World

Founded: 1981

10. Andres Bello University

Chile | Santiago

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#94 in Latin America

#1755 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

11. University of Atacama

Chile | Copiapo

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#109 in Latin America

#2079 in the World

Founded: 1857

12. Federico Santa Maria Technical University

Chile | Valparaiso

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#113 in Latin America

#2164 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1931

13. University of Bio Bio

Chile | Concepcion

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#124 in Latin America

#2365 in the World

Founded: 1988

14. University of Talca

Chile | Talca

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#139 in Latin America

#2648 in the World

Founded: 1981

15. University of La Serena

Chile | La Serena

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#148 in Latin America

#2795 in the World

Founded: 1981

16. Catholic University of the Holy Conception

Chile | Concepcion

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#150 in Latin America

#2820 in the World

Founded: 1991

17. Catholic University of Temuco

Chile | Temuco

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#152 in Latin America

#2842 in the World

Founded: 1959

18. Major University

Chile | Santiago

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#155 in Latin America

#2873 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1988

19. University of Magallanes

Chile | Punta Arenas

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#160 in Latin America

#2934 in the World

Founded: 1961

20. Adolfo Ibanez University

Chile | Vina del Mar

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#161 in Latin America

#2943 in the World

Founded: 1953

21. Arturo Prat University

Chile | Iquique

For Petrology and Geochemistry

#162 in Latin America

#2945 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1984

The best cities to study Petrology and Geochemistry in Chile based on the number of universities and their ranks are Santiago, Concepcion, Antofagasta, and Valdivia.