Adolfo Ibanez University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1908 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #109 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #15 of 60 | In Chile |
| #1 of 3 | In Vina del Mar |
| #850 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.uai.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* Adolfo Ibanez University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
Research profile
Adolfo Ibanez University has published 6,834 scientific papers with 91,959 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Political Science, Biology, Engineering, Law, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Adolfo Ibanez University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 17 |
| 1995 | 1 | 17 |
| 1996 | 5 | 46 |
| 1997 | 4 | 40 |
| 1998 | 4 | 57 |
| 1999 | 3 | 58 |
| 2000 | 10 | 72 |
| 2001 | 9 | 103 |
| 2002 | 12 | 101 |
| 2003 | 29 | 118 |
| 2004 | 34 | 146 |
| 2005 | 48 | 266 |
| 2006 | 39 | 260 |
| 2007 | 60 | 326 |
| 2008 | 77 | 412 |
| 2009 | 95 | 578 |
| 2010 | 113 | 619 |
| 2011 | 151 | 900 |
| 2012 | 141 | 1009 |
| 2013 | 186 | 1359 |
| 2014 | 215 | 1646 |
| 2015 | 278 | 2003 |
| 2016 | 374 | 2402 |
| 2017 | 414 | 3360 |
| 2018 | 400 | 4246 |
| 2019 | 456 | 5674 |
| 2020 | 640 | 7704 |
| 2021 | 654 | 9488 |
| 2022 | 722 | 10392 |
| 2023 | 786 | 12819 |
| 2024 | 555 | 14182 |
| 2025 | 370 | 13786 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Adolfo Ibanez University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachiller | Arts and Humanities |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law |
| Título Profesional | Industrial Engineering |
| Magister | Art History, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Comparative Literature, Design, Economics, Engineering, Ethics, Finance, Health Administration, History, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Labour Law, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychoanalysis, Social Psychology |
| Doctorado | American Studies, Business Administration, Cognitive Sciences, Engineering, Finance, Management, Neurosciences, Nursing, Political Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Ariel Dorfman
- Occupations
- literary criticjournalistuniversity teacherwriternovelist
- Biography
-
Vladimiro Ariel Dorfman is an Argentine-Chilean-American novelist, playwright, essayist, academic and human rights activist. A citizen of the United States since 2004, he has been a professor of literature and Latin American studies at Duke University, in Durham, North Carolina, since 1985.
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Manuel Ossandón
- Enrolled in Adolfo Ibanez University
- Graduated with certification course
- Occupations
- politiciantechnician
- Biography
-
Manuel José Ossandón Irarrázabal is a Chilean agricultural technician and politician. Since March 2022, he has served as a senator of the Republic, representing the 7th Constituency (Santiago Metropolitan Region), elected in the 2021 parliamentary elections, for the 2022–2030 legislative term. Previously, he held the same office, representing the 8th Constituency, Santiago Oriente, during the 2014–2022 period. Since March 26, 2025, he has served as President of the Senate of Chile.
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Checho Hirane
- Enrolled in Adolfo Ibanez University
- Graduated with political communication
- Occupations
- television presenterradio personalitycommercial engineerhumoristtelevision actor
- Biography
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Sergio José Hirane Sarkis is a Chilean humorist, economist, and political commentator known for his work in television, radio, and print media.
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Diego Paulsen
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Diego Alfredo Paulsen Kehr is a Chilean politician who served as the President of the Chamber of Deputies from 2020 to 2022, and as has been a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2020, representing District 22 of Araucanía.
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Marcela Hernando
- Enrolled in Adolfo Ibanez University
- Graduated with magister degree in management and public policy
- Occupations
- physicianpoliticiansurgeon
- Biography
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Marcela Ximena Hernando Pérez is a Chilean politician and physician who served as Minister of Mining from March 11, 2022 to August 16, 2023.
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Andrés Celis Montt
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Andrés Celis Montt is a Chilean lawyer and politician.
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Eduardo Díaz del Río
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Eduardo Díaz del Río is a Chilean politician and lawyer.
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Luis Fernando Sánchez
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Luis Fernando Sánchez Ossa is a Chilean politician who serves as deputy.
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Carolina Cuevas Merino
- Occupations
- commercial engineerpolitician
- Biography
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María Carolina Cuevas Merino is a Chilean politician. She was a founding member of Renovación Nacional.
Adolfo Ibanez University faculties and divisions
| College : Engineering and Sciences | Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
|---|---|
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Liberal Arts | American Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, History, Literature, Natural Sciences, Philosophy |
| School : Business | Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing |
| School : Communication and Journalism | Communication Arts, Journalism, Media Studies |
| School : Design Lab | Design, Fine Arts |
| School : Government | Government |
| School : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Neurosciences, Social Psychology |
General information
| Alternative names | UAI Adolfo Ibáñez University Universidad Adolfo Ibañez |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1953 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Veritas liberabit nos The Truth Set Us Free |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Diagonal Las Torres 2640 Peñalolén Santiago, Santiago Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 333,000 |