Catholic University of the North: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1779 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #97 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #13 of 60 | In Chile |
| #1 of 2 | In Antofagasta |
| #520 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 55 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ucn.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 46%*
* The Catholic University of the North 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 (PSU). Special admissions for professionals and foreign students. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
Research profile
Catholic University of the North has published 10,675 scientific papers with 177,191 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Geography and Cartography, and Ecology.
Catholic University of the North majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 41 | 36 |
| 1994 | 37 | 42 |
| 1995 | 40 | 40 |
| 1996 | 39 | 67 |
| 1997 | 51 | 86 |
| 1998 | 53 | 93 |
| 1999 | 71 | 114 |
| 2000 | 78 | 177 |
| 2001 | 64 | 231 |
| 2002 | 76 | 258 |
| 2003 | 125 | 533 |
| 2004 | 108 | 554 |
| 2005 | 147 | 828 |
| 2006 | 173 | 1041 |
| 2007 | 182 | 1404 |
| 2008 | 224 | 1582 |
| 2009 | 285 | 1868 |
| 2010 | 294 | 2260 |
| 2011 | 368 | 2937 |
| 2012 | 325 | 3340 |
| 2013 | 376 | 4106 |
| 2014 | 392 | 4538 |
| 2015 | 475 | 5345 |
| 2016 | 439 | 6336 |
| 2017 | 531 | 6832 |
| 2018 | 603 | 9464 |
| 2019 | 580 | 11666 |
| 2020 | 774 | 14642 |
| 2021 | 834 | 18560 |
| 2022 | 802 | 18275 |
| 2023 | 801 | 20992 |
| 2024 | 671 | 21489 |
| 2025 | 458 | 20120 |
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Anthropology, Aquaculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Astronomy and Space Science, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Distance Education, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Journalism, Law, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Religious Studies, Secondary Education, Statistics, Theology |
|---|---|
| Post-título/Diploma | Ethics, Religion |
| Magister | Architecture, Business Administration, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Government, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Mathematics, Mining Engineering, Physics, Public Administration, Public Health, Regional Studies |
| Doctorado | Anthropology, Aquaculture, Biology, Ecology, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology |
Catholic University of the North alumni
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Alejandro Guillier
- Occupations
- sociologistpoliticianjournalist
- Biography
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Alejandro René Eleodoro Guillier Álvarez is a Chilean sociologist, television and radio journalist, and independent politician. He is a senator of the 2nd District of Antofagasta and was the 2017 presidential candidate of the New Majority.
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Paulina Núñez Urrutia
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Paulina Andrea Núñez Urrutia is a Chilean lawyer, academic and politician affiliated with the National Renewal (RN) party.
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CatFddkidalina Pérez Salinasdkeijeoeje
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Catalina Ilona Io Pérez Salinas is a Chilean lawyer, politician, and activist. She currently serves as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the District 3 for the 2022–2026 term, and from January 2019 to June 2021 was president of the Democratic Revolution party.
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Daniella Cicardini
- Occupations
- politicianmarine biologist
- Biography
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Daniella Valentina Cicardini Milla is a Chilean politician who serves as deputy.
Catholic University of the North faculties and divisions
| Centre : Distance Education | Distance Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture, Civil Construction and Civil Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Management |
| Faculty : Engineering and Geological Science | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Journalism, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Theology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Marine Science | Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Faculty : Medicine | Biomedicine, Medicine, Public Health |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Chemistry, Computer Education, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics, Statistics |
| Institute : Applied Economics | Economics |
| Institute : Archeological Research | Anthropology, Archaeology |
| Institute : Astronomy | Astronomy and Space Science |
| School : Commercial Engineering | Business and Commerce |
| School : Journalism | Information Sciences, Journalism, Mass Communication |
| School : Psychology | Psychology |
| School : Theology | Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | UCN Universidad Católica del Norte |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Ver más allá |
| Colors | orange, white, light blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Angamos 0610 Casilla 1280 Antofagasta, Antofagasta Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 349,000 |