Major University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2977 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #203 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #22 of 60 | In Chile |
| #8 of 31 | In Santiago |
| #1113 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.umayor.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media), and PSU, national examination test |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Major 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
Major University has published 5,548 scientific papers with 70,070 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Engineering, Genetics, Geography and Cartography, and Physics.
Major University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 14 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 |
| 1998 | 4 | 9 |
| 1999 | 0 | 8 |
| 2000 | 13 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 | 15 |
| 2002 | 7 | 22 |
| 2003 | 12 | 21 |
| 2004 | 12 | 47 |
| 2005 | 24 | 63 |
| 2006 | 25 | 92 |
| 2007 | 27 | 118 |
| 2008 | 27 | 177 |
| 2009 | 52 | 221 |
| 2010 | 62 | 275 |
| 2011 | 111 | 401 |
| 2012 | 84 | 424 |
| 2013 | 99 | 500 |
| 2014 | 119 | 548 |
| 2015 | 142 | 645 |
| 2016 | 154 | 844 |
| 2017 | 179 | 994 |
| 2018 | 433 | 1499 |
| 2019 | 489 | 2429 |
| 2020 | 632 | 4729 |
| 2021 | 645 | 7721 |
| 2022 | 543 | 10057 |
| 2023 | 509 | 12404 |
| 2024 | 453 | 13719 |
| 2025 | 418 | 13662 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Major 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.
| Major | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | $3,500,000 CLP |
| Law | $4,000,000 CLP |
| Business Administration | $3,800,000 CLP |
| Medicine | $5,000,000 CLP |
Programs and Degrees
| Bachiller | Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Agriculture, Agronomy, Architecture, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Dentistry, Design, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Finance, Forestry, Geology, Health Sciences, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interior Design, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Medical Technology, Medicine, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Parks and Recreation, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Primary Education, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Public Administration, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Sociology, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Veterinary Science |
| Post-título/Diploma | Dentistry, Health Sciences |
| Magister | Agronomy, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Criminal Law, Design, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Gerontology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Law, Marketing, Medicine, Midwifery, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Special Education, Sports Medicine, Veterinary Science |
| Doctorado | Natural Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Cecilia Morel
- Occupations
- marriage and family counselorpolitician
- Biography
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María Cecilia Morel Montes is the widow of the former president of Chile Sebastián Piñera, and as such is a former first lady of Chile. Morel was also the director of the sociocultural area of the presidency during both her husband's terms as president.
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Carolina Arredondo
- Enrolled in Major University
- Graduated with acting
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Carolina Arredondo Marzán is a Chilean actress who serves as Chile's Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage.
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Mariana Derderian
- Occupations
- television presenteractorcommercial engineer
- Biography
-
Mariana Sirvat Derderián Espinoza is a Chilean actress and television presenter. She is best known for her roles as the protagonist in Chilean adaptations of TV series such as Floribella and I Dream of Jeannie.
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Connie Achurra
- Occupations
- writersingerinfluencercook
- Biography
-
Connie Achurra is a Chilean television chef and healthy eating activist. The daughter of Patricio Achurra, she suffered from bulimia in her youth. She since turned her diet without refined sugars into social media presence showing healthy recipes, and ran workshops to teach people before presenting her series Mi Lado Dulce on Canal 13.
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DJ Bitman
- Occupations
- record producercomposermusician
- Biography
-
DJ Bitman, also known as Latin Bitman or simply Bitman, is a Chilean electronic music producer, composer and DJ. He is known for his work combining electronic music with funk, hip hop and Latin American rhythms.
Major University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Cinema and Television, Computer Graphics, Design, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities | Administration, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Education, Educational Psychology, English, Journalism, Law, Music Education, Parks and Recreation, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Special Education, Sports, Tourism |
| Faculty : Science | Agriculture, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Dentistry, Dietetics, Educational Psychology, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Geology, Health Sciences, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | UMAYOR Universidad Mayor |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Committee (CNA) |
| Motto | Para espíritus emprendedores For Entrepreneurial Spirits |
| Colors | yellow, green |
Location and contacts
| Address | San Pío X 2422, Providencia Santiago, Santiago Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,258,000 |