Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1433 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #64 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #6 of 60 | In Chile |
| #1 of 4 | In Valparaiso |
| #482 of 2,293 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 90 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ucv.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 48%*
* The Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso 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 | High School Diploma (Licencia de Educación Media) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
Research profile
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso has published 15,821 scientific papers with 185,232 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Geology.
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 33 | 72 |
| 1993 | 27 | 66 |
| 1994 | 42 | 74 |
| 1995 | 38 | 120 |
| 1996 | 50 | 118 |
| 1997 | 44 | 131 |
| 1998 | 61 | 162 |
| 1999 | 76 | 186 |
| 2000 | 93 | 246 |
| 2001 | 68 | 255 |
| 2002 | 119 | 333 |
| 2003 | 119 | 426 |
| 2004 | 142 | 524 |
| 2005 | 168 | 691 |
| 2006 | 201 | 853 |
| 2007 | 267 | 1147 |
| 2008 | 319 | 1413 |
| 2009 | 400 | 1742 |
| 2010 | 384 | 2213 |
| 2011 | 493 | 2645 |
| 2012 | 445 | 3148 |
| 2013 | 539 | 3981 |
| 2014 | 662 | 4921 |
| 2015 | 747 | 5932 |
| 2016 | 941 | 6832 |
| 2017 | 896 | 8068 |
| 2018 | 1036 | 9980 |
| 2019 | 1140 | 12593 |
| 2020 | 1269 | 17703 |
| 2021 | 1238 | 22004 |
| 2022 | 1195 | 22946 |
| 2023 | 1238 | 25704 |
| 2024 | 1000 | 25606 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso 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 | Annual Tuition (CLP) |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 5,040,000 |
| Business Administration | 4,800,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 5,040,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 5,040,000 |
| Computer Science | 4,800,000 |
| Dentistry | 9,600,000 |
| Education | 3,840,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5,040,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | 4,800,000 |
| Journalism | 4,800,000 |
| Law | 6,720,000 |
| Mathematics | 4,800,000 |
| Medicine | 12,000,000 |
| Nursing | 4,800,000 |
| Philosophy | 3,840,000 |
| Physics | 4,800,000 |
| Psychology | 4,800,000 |
| Social Work | 3,840,000 |
| Sociology | 3,840,000 |
The Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso.
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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachiller | Design, Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Agronomy, Applied Linguistics, Aquaculture, Architecture, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Construction Engineering, Curriculum, Design, Economics, Education, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Administration, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Ethics, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography, Graphic Design, History, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Literature, Management, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Music, Music Education, Native Language, Natural Resources, Optics, Pastoral Studies, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Preschool Education, Production Engineering, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish, Special Education, Statistics, Theology, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Engineering, Writing |
| Post-título/Diploma | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Electrical Engineering, English, Finance, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Justice Administration, Mathematics Education, Metallurgical Engineering, Physics, Public Administration, Science Education, Taxation, Transport Engineering, Writing |
| Magister | Accountancy, Agriculture, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Criminal Law, Design, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Food Technology, History, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Leadership, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Microbiology, Philosophy, Physics, Science Education, Social Work, Spanish, Statistics, Transport Engineering, Transport Management, Water Management |
| Doctorado | Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, History, Industrial Engineering, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology |
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso alumni
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Álvaro Rudolphy
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Álvaro Gonzalo Rudolphy Fontaine is a Chilean actor who works in theater, soap operas and film. He has obtained numerous awards, among them the Apes Prize in 2001 to the best Actor in his role in Amores de mercado and the Altazor Prize in 2008 for his role in Alguien te mira.
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Mario Salas
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Mario Alfredo Salas Saieg is a Chilean football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He currently directs Deportes Temuco of Primera B de Chile.
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Jorge Baradit
- Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso
- Studied architecture
- Occupations
- writerpoliticiangraphic designer
- Biography
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Jorge Marcos Baradit Morales is a Chilean writer, politician and podcaster. He is the author of the bestselling popular history trilogy Historia secreta de Chile.
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Jorge Sharp
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Jorge Esteban Sharp Fajardo is a Chilean lawyer and politician. He was the mayor of Valparaíso from 2016 to 2024.
Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy and Food Science | Agronomy, Food Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture and Town Planning | Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Journalism, Management, Social and Community Services, Social Work |
| Faculty : Engineering | Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Production Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Marine Science and Geography | Aquaculture, Food Science, Geography, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Resources |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Education | Applied Linguistics, Computer Education, Curriculum, Education, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Administration, History, Linguistics, Literacy Education, Literature, Music Education, Native Language, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Spanish, Special Education, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Optics, Physical Therapy, Physics, Statistics |
| School : Law | Law, Social Sciences |
| School : Theology | Christian Religious Studies, Ethics, Religious Studies, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | PUCV Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1928 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Fides et Labor Faith and Work |
| Colors | dark blue, dark red, golden |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Brasil 2950 Casilla 4059 Valparaíso, Valparaíso Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 297,000 |