Pontifical Catholic University of Chile: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #363 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #10 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 60 | In Chile |
| #2 of 31 | In Santiago |
| #122 of 1,003 | For Respiratory Therapy |
| Top50% | For 196 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 33,971
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uc.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 45%*
* The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile 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 |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 33,971 |
| Full time employee | 2,352 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
Research profile
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile is a world-class research university with 67,153 scientific papers published and 1,466,203 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 291 | 1467 |
| 1993 | 314 | 1749 |
| 1994 | 344 | 1722 |
| 1995 | 339 | 1942 |
| 1996 | 376 | 2214 |
| 1997 | 426 | 2313 |
| 1998 | 469 | 2819 |
| 1999 | 539 | 3610 |
| 2000 | 697 | 4274 |
| 2001 | 673 | 5289 |
| 2002 | 884 | 6969 |
| 2003 | 962 | 8740 |
| 2004 | 1008 | 10627 |
| 2005 | 1159 | 12455 |
| 2006 | 1256 | 15385 |
| 2007 | 1409 | 17002 |
| 2008 | 1495 | 20559 |
| 2009 | 1655 | 23952 |
| 2010 | 1743 | 27472 |
| 2011 | 2158 | 33872 |
| 2012 | 2274 | 41298 |
| 2013 | 2382 | 48654 |
| 2014 | 2826 | 55553 |
| 2015 | 3031 | 62919 |
| 2016 | 3567 | 69459 |
| 2017 | 3782 | 75952 |
| 2018 | 3661 | 86798 |
| 2019 | 3887 | 97113 |
| 2020 | 4467 | 123350 |
| 2021 | 4463 | 145216 |
| 2022 | 3982 | 135489 |
| 2023 | 4084 | 147325 |
| 2024 | 3406 | 145208 |
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 Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
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 | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licenciatura | Aesthetics, Agriculture, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Management, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Music, Natural Resources, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish, Statistics, Theology, Urban Studies, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Título Profesional | Biochemistry, Business Administration, Design, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Translation and Interpretation |
| Magister | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Construction Engineering, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Resources, Nursing, Public Administration, Statistics |
| Doctorado | Agriculture, Architecture, Astrophysics, Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts, Genetics, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Industrial Engineering, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Theology, Transport Management, Urban Studies |
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile alumni
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Manuel Pellegrini
- Occupations
- association football playerassociation football manager
- Biography
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Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti is a Chilean professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Real Betis. As a coach, he has managed clubs in Spain, England, Argentina, Chile, China, and Ecuador. Pellegrini has won national leagues in four countries.
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Sebastián Piñera
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in commercial engineering
- Occupations
- politicianeconomistinvestorbusinesspersonsports executive
- Biography
-
Miguel Juan Sebastián Piñera Echenique was a Chilean businessman and politician who served as President of Chile from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022. The son of a Christian Democratic politician and diplomat, he studied business administration at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and economics at Harvard University. At the time of his death, he had an estimated net worth of US$2.7 billion, according to Forbes, making him the third richest person in Chile and the 1177th richest person in the world.
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Lux Pascal
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
- 2011-2014 graduated with acting
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Lux Balmaceda Pascal is an American-Chilean actress and transgender activist. She is known for her roles in the Chilean television series Veinteañero a los 40 and Juana Brava and the Chilean drama film The Prince.
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José Antonio Kast
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
- Studied law
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
José Antonio Kast Rist, also known by his initials JAK, is a Chilean lawyer and politician. He is running for President in the 2025 Chilean general election, for the third time.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy and Forest Engineering | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Cattle Breeding, Forestry, Fruit Production, Oenology, Plant and Crop Protection, Vegetable Production, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture, Design and Urban Studies | Architecture, Design, Environmental Studies, Industrial Design, Rural Planning, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Acting, Arts and Humanities, Music, Painting and Drawing, Singing, Theatre |
| Faculty : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Physiology |
| Faculty : Chemistry and Pharmacy | Chemistry, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Communication Studies | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Studies, Journalism, Social Psychology |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Administration, Business Administration, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Education | Computer Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Media Studies, Pedagogy, Preschool Education, Special Education, Vocational Counselling, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Safety Engineering, Structural Architecture |
| Faculty : History, Geography, and Political Science | Environmental Studies, European Studies, Geography, Hispanic American Studies, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminology, Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Literature | Arts and Humanities, English, Linguistics, Literature, Philology |
| Faculty : Mathematics | Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Statistics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ethics, Gerontology, Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Public Health, Radiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Aesthetics, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Physics | Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Adult Education, Anthropology, Educational Psychology, Family Studies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| Faculty : Theology | Theology |
| Institute : Biological and Medical Engineering | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine |
| Institute : Sustainable Development | Sustainable Development |
| School : Government | Government |
| School : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | PUC Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1888 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | In Christi lumine pro mundi vita |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 340 Santiago, Santiago Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,258,000 |