Central University of Chile Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7675 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #481 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #34 of 60 | In Chile |
| #12 of 31 | In Santiago |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ucentral.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media); PAA (Academic Aptitude Test) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to January |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Central University of Chile based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
The tuition table for Central 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 | 8,500,000 |
| Business Administration | 7,200,000 |
| Engineering | 7,800,000 |
| Journalism | 6,500,000 |
| Psychology | 6,900,000 |
| Medicine | 12,000,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Business, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Dietetics, Economics, Educational Sciences, English, Farm Management, Foreign Languages Education, Geological Engineering, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, International Business, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Law, Management, Mathematics Education, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Mining Engineering, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Post-título/Diploma | Administration, Architecture, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
| Magister | Architecture, Business Administration, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Criminal Law, Criminology, Design, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Sciences, Higher Education Teacher Training, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Management, Preschool Education, Public Administration, Public Health, Science Education, Social Problems, Social Sciences, Special Education |
Notable alumni
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Jeannette Jara
- Enrolled in the Central University of Chile
- Studied law
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Jeannette Alejandra Jara Román is a Chilean lawyer, public administrator, and politician. A member of the Communist Party of Chile (PCCh), she served as Minister of Labor and Social Provision under President Gabriel Boric from 2022 to 2025. She previously served as Undersecretary of Social Provision during Michelle Bachelet's second administration (2016–2018).
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Katherine Martorell
- Enrolled in the Central University of Chile
- Graduated with undergraduate degree
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Katherine Denisse Martorell Awad is a lawyer and politician from Chile, affiliated with Renovación Nacional (RN). She served as Undersecretary for Crime Prevention during the second administration of President Sebastián Piñera from 2018 to 2021, and was previously a councillor for Quinta Normal between 2012 and 2016.
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Vlado Mirosevic
- Occupations
- politicianpolitical scientist
- Biography
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Vlado Mirosevic Verdugo is a Chilean political scientist and politician who served as President of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile in 2022 to 2023. He is one of the founders of the Liberal Party of Chile, and served as its president until January 2016. He has since 2014 been serving as deputy for District 1, the Region of Arica and Parinacota.
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María José Hoffmann
- Enrolled in the Central University of Chile
- Graduated with licentiate in political studies
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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María José Hoffmann Opazo is a Chilean politician who currently serves as Secretary-General of the Independent Democratic Union. She is a Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile.
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Felipe Harboe
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Felipe Harboe Bascuñán is a Dutch-born Chilean lawyer, academic, and former politician. He has held various public offices, including Undersecretary of the Interior (2006–2008), member of the Chamber of Deputies (2009–2014), senator for the Biobío Region (2014–2021), and member of the Constitutional Convention (2021–2022).
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Juan Ignacio Latorre
- Occupations
- psychologistpolitician
- Biography
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Juan Ignacio Latorre Riveros is a Chilean politician who currently serves as a member of the Senate of his country.
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Mauricio Daza
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Mauricio Daza Carrasco is a Chilean lawyer and independent politician. He served as a member of the Constitutional Convention between 2021 and 2022, representing the 28th District of the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica Region.
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Tomás Fuentes
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Tomás Andrés Fuentes Barros is a Chilean politician.
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Romy Schmidt
- Years
- 1965-.. (age 61)
- Enrolled in the Central University of Chile
- Graduated with licentiate degree in law
- Occupations
- university teacherlawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Romy María Schmidt Crnosija is a lawyer, academic, researcher and Chilean politician. She was the Minister of National Assets for President Michelle Bachelet from March 11, 2006, until January 6, 2010. She is a member of the Party for Democracy (PPD), and is married to the sociologist and politician, Antonio Leal.
Central University of Chile faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics, Gouvernement and Communication Studies | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Economics, Farm Management, Industrial Management, International Business, Journalism, Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education and Social Sciences | Educational Sciences, English, Foreign Languages Education, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Sociology, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering and Architecture | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Mining Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dietetics, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Law and Humanities | Law, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | UCEN Universidad Central de Chile |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Independencia, Pluralismo, Compromiso Independence, Pluralism, Commitment |
| Colors | blue, black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Toesca 1783 Casilla 285-V, Correo 21 Santiago, Región Metropolitana, 8370178 Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,258,000 |