Federico Santa Maria Technical University: Statistics

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#1577 of 14,131 In the World
#75 of 1,756 In Latin America
#7 of 60 In Chile
#2 of 4 In Valparaiso
#276 of 1,679 For Automation and Control engineering
Top50% For 77 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
30%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
usm.cl
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary education (Licencia Secundaria) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to January (March - June; July-November; November-January)

We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Federico Santa Maria Technical University 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.

Research profile

Federico Santa Maria Technical University has published 8,324 scientific papers with 158,441 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Publications
8,324
Citations
158,441

Federico Santa Maria Technical University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
5,883 / 131,707
Engineering
5,693 / 124,099
Quantum and Particle physics
4,963 / 118,789
Chemistry
3,867 / 69,096
Computer Science
3,710 / 81,678
Environmental Science
3,579 / 72,536
Biology
3,136 / 61,512
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,775 / 49,008
Materials Science
2,268 / 36,746
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,202 / 47,498
Organic Chemistry
2,089 / 32,843
Mathematics
2,069 / 29,670
Geology
2,064 / 41,250
Electrical Engineering
2,027 / 69,774
Business
1,919 / 47,055
Geography and Cartography
1,757 / 28,409
Philosophy
1,600 / 31,188
Optical Engineering
1,550 / 26,945
Statistics
1,500 / 22,595
Nuclear Physics
1,428 / 34,035
Ecology
1,423 / 24,593
Management
1,354 / 37,673
Medicine
1,182 / 22,732
Biochemistry
1,178 / 19,792
Paleontology
1,080 / 21,200
Mechanical Engineering
1,078 / 15,349
Telecommunications
1,019 / 18,651
Genetics
986 / 17,471
Metallurgical Engineering
931 / 15,816
History
898 / 14,579
Machine Learning
894 / 12,103
Archaeology
869 / 14,366
Astrophysics and Astronomy
831 / 13,775
Electronic Engineering
803 / 45,114
Political Science
784 / 9,016
Economics
728 / 9,862
Law
698 / 8,902
Computer Networking
694 / 25,656
Aerospace Engineering
688 / 14,840
Physical chemistry
670 / 14,374

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 20 50
1991 24 72
1992 27 71
1993 30 90
1994 28 121
1995 26 123
1996 13 130
1997 22 131
1998 31 135
1999 29 115
2000 56 170
2001 70 244
2002 99 348
2003 75 441
2004 111 517
2005 159 751
2006 144 985
2007 206 1347
2008 202 1881
2009 273 2558
2010 280 3269
2011 281 4171
2012 407 5724
2013 375 7224
2014 394 8477
2015 439 10151
2016 490 11860
2017 503 11810
2018 495 12135
2019 614 13757
2020 695 15353
2021 809 19711
2022 545 17215
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Federico Santa Maria Technical University 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 (per semester)
Undergraduate CLP $2,500,000
Graduate CLP $3,000,000
Doctorate CLP $3,500,000

Federico Santa Maria Technical University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 Federico Santa Maria Technical 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 Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Licenciatura Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering
Magister Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics, Water Management
Doctorado Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

Notable alumni

  1. Tyra Banks

    Tyra Banks
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1973-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    actorsingermodelmusiciantalk show host
    Biography

    Tyra Lynne Banks, also known as BanX, is an American television personality, model, producer, writer, and actress. Born in Inglewood, California, she began her career as a model at the age of 15 and was the first African-American woman to be featured on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, on which she appeared three times. She was a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. By the early 2000s, Banks was one of the world's top-earning models.

  2. Raúl Zurita

    Raúl Zurita
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1950-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    poetengineerwriter
    Biography

    Raúl Zurita Canessa is a Chilean poet. He won the Chilean National Prize for Literature in 2000.

  3. Claudio Parra

    Claudio Parra
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1945-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    musicianpianist
    Biography

    Claudio Parra Pizarro is a Chilean musician, pianist, and composer. He is one of the founders and current member of Chilean rock band Los Jaivas. He is an undisputed referent of the piano with a properly Chilean sound, and considered one of the most important in the history of popular music in Chile.

  4. Miodrag Marinovic

    Miodrag Marinovic
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1967-.. (age 56)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Miodrag Arturo Marinovic Solo de Zaldívar is a Chilean politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the former District 60 of the Magallanes Region from 2010 to 2014.

  5. Freddy Flores Knistoff

    Freddy Flores Knistoff
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1948-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    painter
    Biography

    Freddy Flores Knistoff is a painter and writer born in Viña del Mar, Chile in 1948. He has lived in Amsterdam since 1985.

  6. Beltrán Urenda

    Beltrán Urenda
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1920-2013 (aged 93)
    Occupations
    lawyerbusinesspersonuniversity teacherpolitician
    Biography

    Beltrán Urenda Zegers was a Chilean politician, lawyer and entrepreneur who served as Senator of the Republic of Chile from the return to the democracy on 11 March 1990 to 11 March 2002.

Federico Santa Maria Technical University faculties and divisions

Academy : Aeronautics Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Campus : Concepción Chemistry, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Campus : Guayaquil Business Administration, Economics, Graphic Design, International Business, Management, Marketing
Campus : Rancagua Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management
Campus : San Joaquín Arts and Humanities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Physics, Sports
Campus : Santiago Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Arts and Humanities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Physics, Sports
Campus : Viña del Mar Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences
Campus : Vitacura Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Sports
Department/Division : Architecture Architecture
Department/Division : Business and Commerce Business Administration, Business and Commerce
Department/Division : Chemical and Enviromental Engineering Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Department/Division : Chemistry Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Natural Sciences
Department/Division : Civil Engineering Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering
Department/Division : Computer Engineering Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, Software Engineering
Department/Division : Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Department/Division : Electronic Engineering Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Telecommunications Engineering
Department/Division : Humanities Arts and Humanities
Department/Division : Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering
Department/Division : Mathematics Mathematics
Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering
Department/Division : Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
Department/Division : Physical Education, Sports and Recreation Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sports
Department/Division : Physics Physics
Department/Division : Product Design Design

General information

Alternative names UTFSM
Federico Santa María Technical University
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María
Founded 1931
Accreditation National Accreditation Commission (CNA)
Motto Ex Umbra in Solem
From the shadow into the sun
Colors blue, red, green, yellow, black

Location and contacts

Address Avenida España 1680 Casilla 110-V
Valparaíso, Valparaíso
Chile
City population 297,000

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