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The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 17th in Chile, 2560th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 32 research topics. The Autonomous University of Chile ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,806 academic publications and 103,523 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2560 of 14,131 In the World
#150 of 1,756 In Latin America
#17 of 60 In Chile
#2 of 3 In Temuco
#543 of 1,302 For Sports / Exercise science
#984 of 1,003 For Respiratory Therapy
#1160 of 1,514 For Urban and Regional planning
#5696 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#3406 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 29 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Chile and 1914th in the World with 4,696 publications made and 54,526 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#17 of 30 In Chile
#200 of 442 In Latin America
#1914 of 7,081 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 2 3
1996 0 0
1997 1 1
1998 0 0
1999 1 0
2000 0 5
2001 1 0
2002 0 4
2003 3 1
2004 1 3
2005 2 5
2006 7 2
2007 7 9
2008 8 14
2009 13 12
2010 19 20
2011 36 34
2012 40 37
2013 95 87
2014 199 156
2015 268 419
2016 257 742
2017 290 1208
2018 367 2068
2019 440 3157
2020 506 5025
2021 554 7662
2022 562 9010
2023 553 10352
2024 420 9837

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 2 34 543
Urban and Regional planning 6 40 1160
Philosophy 19 206 1425
Gender Studies 10 115 1899
Education Majors 11 105 2114
Sociology 12 145 2129
Political Science 17 183 2138
Demography 14 152 2253
Aesthetics 12 109 2300
Anthropology 15 129 2438
Communications and Public Relations 10 112 2743
Law 15 132 2797
Archaeology 16 153 2922
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 13 139 2973
Library and Information science 15 174 2982
History 17 163 3073
Linguistics 17 160 3333

Biology rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 19th for Biology in Chile and 3137th in the World with 4,031 publications made and 68,679 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#19 of 30 In Chile
#200 of 433 In Latin America
#3137 of 6,833 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1994 1 3
1995 0 4
1996 1 3
1997 0 5
1998 0 3
1999 0 3
2000 0 9
2001 0 2
2002 0 4
2003 1 4
2004 1 4
2005 1 4
2006 1 7
2007 1 7
2008 3 8
2009 2 12
2010 8 17
2011 10 24
2012 16 36
2013 40 63
2014 156 176
2015 213 540
2016 214 1105
2017 283 1782
2018 346 2936
2019 408 4394
2020 445 7086
2021 484 10008
2022 440 11295
2023 484 12577
2024 441 12723

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Neuroscience 10 92 1884
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 12 110 2151
Virology 11 179 2169
Immunology 13 156 2203
Pharmacology 9 124 2244
Animal Science 16 212 2293
Molecular Biology 15 192 2444
Biochemistry 15 147 2721
Genetics 16 164 2727
Oncology and Cancer research 17 165 2747
Horticulture 20 247 2802
Biotechnology 14 188 2817
Nutrition and Food Science 15 219 2888
Microbiology 18 220 2928
Evolutionary Biology 23 159 2965
Zoology 25 255 3031
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 26 249 3044
Paleontology 22 210 3209
Nanotechnology 16 153 3223
Agricultural Science 19 254 3284
Botany 22 261 3340

Medicine rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 13th for Medicine in Chile and 2435th in the World with 3,849 publications made and 66,022 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Surgery, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#13 of 30 In Chile
#156 of 430 In Latin America
#2435 of 6,775 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 1 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 0
2000 0 4
2001 0 1
2002 0 1
2003 1 0
2004 0 1
2005 0 4
2006 0 1
2007 1 6
2008 0 7
2009 5 9
2010 12 16
2011 12 20
2012 13 26
2013 48 60
2014 147 153
2015 225 526
2016 203 1018
2017 264 1737
2018 336 2800
2019 352 4151
2020 418 6884
2021 445 9766
2022 429 10938
2023 473 11766
2024 429 11686

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 2 34 543
Respiratory Therapy 6 56 984
Occupational Therapy 5 54 1207
Sports Medicine 4 57 1217
Gerontology 6 98 1233
Physical Therapy 6 66 1424
Audiology 7 68 1496
Dentistry 10 111 1503
Orthodontics 12 100 1507
Health Science 5 86 1670
Clinical Psychology 7 75 1764
Nursing 9 105 1875
Veterinary 9 160 1880
Pediatrics 11 165 1917
Critical Care Nursing 10 142 1953
Cardiology 12 118 1962
Pathology 12 129 2015
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 16 224 2026
Anatomy and Physiology 13 131 2091
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 9 122 2146
Virology 11 179 2169
Immunology 13 156 2203
Pharmacology 9 124 2244
Psychiatry 11 120 2247
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 15 180 2263
Surgery 12 144 2270
Anesthesiology 11 158 2310
Pharmacy 12 96 2331
Public Health 15 153 2340
Healthcare Management (MHA) 10 123 2346
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 13 140 2420
Family medicine 13 192 2653
Oncology and Cancer research 17 165 2747

Chemistry rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 16th for Chemistry in Chile and 3207th in the World with 2,911 publications made and 53,218 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#16 of 30 In Chile
#173 of 418 In Latin America
#3207 of 6,545 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1994 1 2
1995 0 3
1996 1 1
1997 0 4
1998 0 3
1999 3 2
2000 0 8
2001 0 1
2002 0 5
2003 1 5
2004 0 4
2005 0 5
2006 1 6
2007 2 9
2008 1 13
2009 0 15
2010 2 14
2011 2 17
2012 7 25
2013 26 46
2014 100 128
2015 145 404
2016 160 856
2017 193 1392
2018 271 2314
2019 325 3418
2020 336 5376
2021 345 7321
2022 287 8016
2023 361 9348
2024 323 9448

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Computational Chemistry 8 71 1591
Pharmacy 12 96 2331
Biochemistry 15 147 2721
Radiochemistry 17 171 2875
Nutrition and Food Science 15 219 2888
Inorganic Chemistry 14 148 2906
Organic Chemistry 16 168 3213
Nanotechnology 16 153 3223
Physical chemistry 18 196 3556
Environmental Chemistry 23 213 3576
Materials Science 17 180 3593
Chemical Engineering 17 195 3594

Environmental Science rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 20th for Environmental Science in Chile and 2801st in the World with 2,616 publications made and 41,061 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#20 of 30 In Chile
#183 of 431 In Latin America
#2801 of 6,876 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 3
1995 0 4
1996 0 3
1997 0 4
1998 0 2
1999 1 2
2000 0 6
2001 0 0
2002 0 4
2003 2 4
2004 0 4
2005 1 3
2006 3 5
2007 0 6
2008 1 7
2009 0 11
2010 5 14
2011 8 14
2012 13 20
2013 34 43
2014 101 115
2015 129 346
2016 145 606
2017 183 1018
2018 223 1746
2019 236 2557
2020 311 4000
2021 333 5795
2022 306 6697
2023 306 7587
2024 253 7716

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Urban and Regional planning 6 40 1160
Geography and Cartography 13 138 1979
Environmental Management 14 152 2639
Oceanography 21 169 2708
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 26 249 3044
Paleontology 22 210 3209
Earth science and Geophysics 20 191 3220
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 22 178 3228
Agricultural Science 19 254 3284
Geology 23 214 3334
Ecology 22 224 3341
Geotechnical Engineering 20 203 3393
Environmental Chemistry 23 213 3576

Computer Science rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 20th for Computer Science in Chile and 3426th in the World with 2,468 publications made and 42,273 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#20 of 30 In Chile
#171 of 425 In Latin America
#3426 of 6,845 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 0
1999 1 1
2000 0 1
2001 1 2
2002 0 2
2003 0 0
2004 0 3
2005 0 0
2006 1 3
2007 1 3
2008 1 6
2009 4 4
2010 4 5
2011 7 15
2012 16 26
2013 18 52
2014 95 144
2015 128 375
2016 141 714
2017 179 1131
2018 203 2005
2019 250 2929
2020 291 4630
2021 297 6481
2022 294 7249
2023 275 7725
2024 240 7504

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Neuroscience 10 92 1884
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 12 110 2151
Human-Computer Interaction 20 182 2482
Data Science 14 127 2625
Library and Information science 15 174 2982
Management Information Systems 18 165 3029
Cognitive Science 17 148 3273
Machine Learning 19 175 3570
Computer Networking 18 174 3741
Computer Vision 23 201 3900
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 23 210 4034
Cyber Security 22 210 4197
Telecommunications 24 238 4428

Engineering rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 20th for Engineering in Chile and 3667th in the World with 2,266 publications made and 36,366 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Engineering ranking Location
#20 of 30 In Chile
#187 of 424 In Latin America
#3667 of 6,782 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1994 1 1
1995 0 4
1996 0 3
1997 0 1
1998 0 1
1999 3 2
2000 0 6
2001 0 2
2002 0 4
2003 1 4
2004 0 4
2005 0 4
2006 1 6
2007 1 8
2008 1 16
2009 3 14
2010 4 19
2011 6 14
2012 11 22
2013 30 46
2014 59 98
2015 111 298
2016 126 569
2017 153 952
2018 228 1751
2019 246 2541
2020 256 3810
2021 263 5338
2022 276 6027
2023 252 7082
2024 221 7288

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Automotive Engineering 8 103 2268
Human-Computer Interaction 20 182 2482
Civil Engineering 14 116 2519
Biotechnology 14 188 2817
Nanotechnology 16 153 3223
Systems Engineering 17 164 3232
Geotechnical Engineering 20 203 3393
Electrical Engineering 19 170 3418
Electronic Engineering 23 189 3483
Mechanical Engineering 23 196 3512
Metallurgical Engineering 17 189 3581
Materials Science 17 180 3593
Chemical Engineering 17 195 3594
Optical Engineering 20 188 3701
Computer Networking 18 174 3741
Structural Engineering 21 205 3892
Acoustical Engineering 20 200 3902
Aerospace Engineering 24 215 4006
Telecommunications 24 238 4428

Psychology rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 12th for Psychology in Chile and 2497th in the World with 2,229 publications made and 41,673 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#12 of 30 In Chile
#111 of 416 In Latin America
#2497 of 6,645 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 1 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 1 1
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 0 2
2005 0 0
2006 0 0
2007 2 3
2008 0 4
2009 2 3
2010 4 4
2011 7 12
2012 8 20
2013 20 24
2014 74 71
2015 115 278
2016 113 588
2017 167 975
2018 190 1665
2019 210 2496
2020 255 4098
2021 270 5845
2022 263 6887
2023 254 7375
2024 254 7455

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Sexology 4 60 1000
Occupational Therapy 5 54 1207
Child Psychology 7 69 1758
Clinical Psychology 7 75 1764
Neuroscience 10 92 1884
Education Majors 11 105 2114
Psychiatry 11 120 2247
Social Psychology 14 106 2687
Cognitive Science 17 148 3273

Physics rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 19th for Physics in Chile and 3575th in the World with 2,194 publications made and 34,683 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#19 of 30 In Chile
#177 of 418 In Latin America
#3575 of 6,713 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1995 0 2
1996 0 2
1997 0 3
1998 0 1
1999 3 1
2000 0 4
2001 0 1
2002 0 6
2003 1 3
2004 0 2
2005 0 4
2006 1 8
2007 4 8
2008 1 16
2009 2 18
2010 4 21
2011 4 18
2012 7 29
2013 24 39
2014 68 80
2015 112 264
2016 125 567
2017 144 863
2018 218 1726
2019 232 2410
2020 264 3584
2021 267 4889
2022 243 5539
2023 248 6391
2024 209 6658

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Atomic and Molecular physics 9 94 1995
Condensed Matter Physics 16 138 2773
Nuclear Physics 16 140 2849
Nanotechnology 16 153 3223
Quantum and Particle physics 19 167 3485
Astrophysics and Astronomy 22 185 3519
Materials Science 17 180 3593
Optical Engineering 20 188 3701
Acoustical Engineering 20 200 3902

Mathematics rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 20th for Mathematics in Chile and 3270th in the World with 1,368 publications made and 25,661 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#20 of 30 In Chile
#159 of 399 In Latin America
#3270 of 6,418 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 0
2001 1 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 0 2
2005 0 0
2006 0 0
2007 3 4
2008 1 12
2009 1 8
2010 1 5
2011 4 13
2012 9 20
2013 7 29
2014 41 62
2015 71 129
2016 78 272
2017 94 491
2018 106 896
2019 106 1254
2020 139 2087
2021 161 3181
2022 195 3917
2023 197 4212
2024 140 3485

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Math Teachers 9 90 2242
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 18 135 3135
Statistics 19 166 3260

Business rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 19th for Business in Chile and 3444th in the World with 894 publications made and 15,651 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.

Business ranking Location
#19 of 30 In Chile
#164 of 395 In Latin America
#3444 of 6,339 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 1
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 0 1
2006 1 0
2007 1 4
2008 0 7
2009 2 1
2010 2 4
2011 2 6
2012 4 11
2013 11 20
2014 31 46
2015 47 81
2016 50 178
2017 58 269
2018 88 613
2019 68 827
2020 91 1362
2021 124 2086
2022 135 2787
2023 102 2998
2024 66 2564

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Hospitality and Hotel Management 4 41 1306
International Business 5 65 1741
Advertising 11 103 2754
Accounting 16 123 2911
Management Information Systems 18 165 3029
Marketing 17 149 3106
Finance 20 161 3416
Management 20 172 3716

Economics rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 18th for Economics in Chile and 3012th in the World with 748 publications made and 14,035 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#18 of 30 In Chile
#140 of 384 In Latin America
#3012 of 6,167 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
2005 0 1
2006 1 0
2007 2 4
2008 0 8
2009 4 2
2010 2 5
2011 4 4
2012 6 11
2013 8 8
2014 15 34
2015 27 64
2016 51 132
2017 46 247
2018 76 494
2019 56 658
2020 81 1117
2021 106 1769
2022 111 2204
2023 94 2484
2024 54 2079

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Environmental Economics 9 63 1564
Development Studies 15 135 2853
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 18 135 3135
Finance 20 161 3416

Art & Design rankings

The Autonomous University of Chile ranked 15th for Art & Design in Chile and 3039th in the World with 504 publications made and 7,889 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#15 of 30 In Chile
#151 of 365 In Latin America
#3039 of 5,966 In the World

Autonomous University of Chile
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 1 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 0 1
2006 2 0
2007 0 2
2008 0 2
2009 0 2
2010 0 1
2011 3 2
2012 1 3
2013 8 4
2014 23 18
2015 25 51
2016 20 90
2017 45 170
2018 55 322
2019 52 483
2020 59 669
2021 46 935
2022 59 1175
2023 55 1243
2024 46 1344

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Chile in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Chile ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Aesthetics 12 109 2300
Fashion Design 15 164 2971
Literature 16 176 3307