Autonomous University of Chile: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2502 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #154 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #17 of 60 | In Chile |
| #2 of 3 | In Temuco |
| #536 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uautonoma.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 45%*
* The Autonomous University of Chile 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) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
Autonomous University of Chile has published 8,357 scientific papers with 119,759 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Physics.
Autonomous University of Chile majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 3 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 10 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 | 7 |
| 2005 | 2 | 7 |
| 2006 | 8 | 12 |
| 2007 | 9 | 18 |
| 2008 | 9 | 31 |
| 2009 | 17 | 30 |
| 2010 | 31 | 49 |
| 2011 | 52 | 59 |
| 2012 | 54 | 79 |
| 2013 | 141 | 154 |
| 2014 | 350 | 339 |
| 2015 | 441 | 908 |
| 2016 | 436 | 1723 |
| 2017 | 516 | 2758 |
| 2018 | 667 | 4666 |
| 2019 | 769 | 6954 |
| 2020 | 853 | 10913 |
| 2021 | 885 | 15442 |
| 2022 | 819 | 17457 |
| 2023 | 893 | 19786 |
| 2024 | 781 | 21447 |
| 2025 | 719 | 20585 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Autonomous University of Chile gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (CLP) |
|---|---|
| Law | 6,500,000 |
| Medicine | 8,500,000 |
| Engineering | 5,800,000 |
| Business Administration | 4,500,000 |
| Psychology | 4,200,000 |
| Education | 3,500,000 |
The Autonomous University of Chile has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Education, Geography, History, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Social Sciences, Spanish, Special Education, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Magister | American Studies, Biology, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Development Studies, Engineering, Government, Health Administration, Heritage Preservation, Higher Education Teacher Training, Human Resources, Human Rights, Law, Management, Marketing, Mining Engineering, Neurosciences, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Protective Services, Public Administration, Social Work, Taxation, Tourism |
| Doctorado | Biomedicine, History, Law |
Notable alumni
-
Bárbara Rebolledo
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Bárbara Rebolledo Sánchez is a Chilean journalist, television presenter and former constituent. Known for her warm on-screen presence and her ability to connect with diverse audiences, she built a career that later gave her visibility for public service.
Autonomous University of Chile faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture, Contruction and Environment | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Preschool Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Humanity | Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Welfare and Protective Services |
General information
| Alternative names | UA Universidad Autónoma de Chile |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Duc in Áltum Head into the deep |
| Colors | red, black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Alemania 01090 Temuco, Cautín Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 282,000 |