30 Best universities for Quantum and Particle physics 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 Quantum and Particle physics. A graph of 2.49M citations received by 101K academic papers made by 30 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 Quantum and Particle physics

#10 in Latin America

#508 in the World

Founded: 1842

2. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Quantum and Particle physics

#14 in Latin America

#655 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

3. University of Concepcion

Chile | Concepcion

For Quantum and Particle physics

#22 in Latin America

#876 in the World

Founded: 1920

4. Federico Santa Maria Technical University

Chile | Valparaiso

For Quantum and Particle physics

#26 in Latin America

#943 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1931

5. University of Santiago de Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Quantum and Particle physics

#31 in Latin America

#1081 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1849

6. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Quantum and Particle physics

#66 in Latin America

#1652 in the World

Founded: 1928

7. Andres Bello University

Chile | Santiago

For Quantum and Particle physics

#74 in Latin America

#1847 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

8. University of Talca

Chile | Talca

For Quantum and Particle physics

#82 in Latin America

#1980 in the World

Founded: 1981

9. Catholic University of the North

Chile | Antofagasta

For Quantum and Particle physics

#84 in Latin America

#2032 in the World

Founded: 1956

10. University of Antofagasta

Chile | Antofagasta

For Quantum and Particle physics

#94 in Latin America

#2280 in the World

Founded: 1981

11. University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Quantum and Particle physics

#97 in Latin America

#2351 in the World

Founded: 1911

12. University of La Frontera

Chile | Temuco

For Quantum and Particle physics

#98 in Latin America

#2352 in the World

Founded: 1981

13. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Quantum and Particle physics

#99 in Latin America

#2389 in the World

Founded: 1954

14. University of La Serena

Chile | La Serena

For Quantum and Particle physics

#113 in Latin America

#2513 in the World

Founded: 1981

15. University of Bio Bio

Chile | Concepcion

For Quantum and Particle physics

#114 in Latin America

#2514 in the World

Founded: 1988

16. University of Tarapaca

Chile | Arica

For Quantum and Particle physics

#118 in Latin America

#2640 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1981

17. Adolfo Ibanez University

Chile | Vina del Mar

For Quantum and Particle physics

#123 in Latin America

#2722 in the World

Founded: 1953

18. Diego Portales University

Chile | Santiago

For Quantum and Particle physics

#134 in Latin America

#2921 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1982

19. Autonomous University of Chile

Chile | Temuco

For Quantum and Particle physics

#162 in Latin America

#3425 in the World

Founded: 1989

20. Catholic University of the Holy Conception

Chile | Concepcion

For Quantum and Particle physics

#165 in Latin America

#3469 in the World

Founded: 1991

21. University of the Andes, Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Quantum and Particle physics

#175 in Latin America

#3556 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1989

22. University of Magallanes

Chile | Punta Arenas

For Quantum and Particle physics

#202 in Latin America

#3960 in the World

Founded: 1961

23. Catholic University of the Maule

Chile | Talca

For Quantum and Particle physics

#210 in Latin America

#4066 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1991

24. San Sebastian University

Chile | Concepcion

For Quantum and Particle physics

#214 in Latin America

#4125 in the World

Founded: 1990

25. Major University

Chile | Santiago

For Quantum and Particle physics

#225 in Latin America

#4262 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1988

26. University of Atacama

Chile | Copiapo

For Quantum and Particle physics

#227 in Latin America

#4293 in the World

Founded: 1857

27. Arturo Prat University

Chile | Iquique

For Quantum and Particle physics

#239 in Latin America

#4365 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1984

28. University for Development

Chile | Santiago

For Quantum and Particle physics

#244 in Latin America

#4390 in the World

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

29. Catholic University of Temuco

Chile | Temuco

For Quantum and Particle physics

#248 in Latin America

#4434 in the World

Founded: 1959

30. Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences

Chile | Santiago

For Quantum and Particle physics

#291 in Latin America

#4921 in the World

Founded: 1889

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

Physics subfields in Chile

Acoustical Engineering27

Applied/Engineering Physics4

Astrobiology14

Astrophysics and Astronomy30

Atomic and Molecular physics15

Biophysics11

Condensed Matter Physics21

Optical Engineering30

Theoretical Physics21