29 Best universities for Earth science / Geoscience / Geophysics 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 Earth science and Geophysics. A graph of 347K citations received by 13.7K 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 Earth science and Geophysics

#4 in Latin America

#261 in the World

Founded: 1842

2. University of Concepcion

Chile | Concepcion

For Earth science and Geophysics

#18 in Latin America

#611 in the World

Founded: 1920

3. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Earth science and Geophysics

#23 in Latin America

#674 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

4. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Earth science and Geophysics

#27 in Latin America

#754 in the World

Founded: 1954

5. Catholic University of the North

Chile | Antofagasta

For Earth science and Geophysics

#29 in Latin America

#827 in the World

Founded: 1956

6. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Earth science and Geophysics

#70 in Latin America

#1549 in the World

Founded: 1928

7. University of Santiago de Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Earth science and Geophysics

#80 in Latin America

#1602 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1849

8. University of Antofagasta

Chile | Antofagasta

For Earth science and Geophysics

#91 in Latin America

#1770 in the World

Founded: 1981

9. Federico Santa Maria Technical University

Chile | Valparaiso

For Earth science and Geophysics

#95 in Latin America

#1859 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1931

10. University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Earth science and Geophysics

#98 in Latin America

#1924 in the World

Founded: 1911

11. University of La Frontera

Chile | Temuco

For Earth science and Geophysics

#102 in Latin America

#1954 in the World

Founded: 1981

12. University of Magallanes

Chile | Punta Arenas

For Earth science and Geophysics

#106 in Latin America

#1982 in the World

Founded: 1961

13. Andres Bello University

Chile | Santiago

For Earth science and Geophysics

#110 in Latin America

#2049 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

14. Catholic University of the Holy Conception

Chile | Concepcion

For Earth science and Geophysics

#130 in Latin America

#2442 in the World

Founded: 1991

15. University of La Serena

Chile | La Serena

For Earth science and Geophysics

#134 in Latin America

#2492 in the World

Founded: 1981

16. University of Atacama

Chile | Copiapo

For Earth science and Geophysics

#142 in Latin America

#2629 in the World

Founded: 1857

17. University of Talca

Chile | Talca

For Earth science and Geophysics

#171 in Latin America

#2948 in the World

Founded: 1981

18. University of Tarapaca

Chile | Arica

For Earth science and Geophysics

#174 in Latin America

#2992 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1981

19. University of Bio Bio

Chile | Concepcion

For Earth science and Geophysics

#179 in Latin America

#3047 in the World

Founded: 1988

20. Autonomous University of Chile

Chile | Temuco

For Earth science and Geophysics

#185 in Latin America

#3179 in the World

Founded: 1989

21. Major University

Chile | Santiago

For Earth science and Geophysics

#191 in Latin America

#3225 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1988

22. Diego Portales University

Chile | Santiago

For Earth science and Geophysics

#202 in Latin America

#3402 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1982

23. Catholic University of Temuco

Chile | Temuco

For Earth science and Geophysics

#207 in Latin America

#3464 in the World

Founded: 1959

24. Adolfo Ibanez University

Chile | Vina del Mar

For Earth science and Geophysics

#208 in Latin America

#3465 in the World

Founded: 1953

25. University of the Andes, Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Earth science and Geophysics

#211 in Latin America

#3490 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1989

26. University for Development

Chile | Santiago

For Earth science and Geophysics

#212 in Latin America

#3502 in the World

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

27. Arturo Prat University

Chile | Iquique

For Earth science and Geophysics

#229 in Latin America

#3716 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1984

28. Catholic University of the Maule

Chile | Talca

For Earth science and Geophysics

#236 in Latin America

#3772 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1991

29. San Sebastian University

Chile | Concepcion

For Earth science and Geophysics

#237 in Latin America

#3775 in the World

Founded: 1990

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