San Sebastian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2806 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #189 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #19 of 60 | In Chile |
| #3 of 4 | In Concepcion |
| #1284 of 1,346 | For Sports / Exercise science |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uss.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* San Sebastian University 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 Enseñanza Media) and university entrance examination, Prueba de Selección a la Universidad (PSU). |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
Research profile
San Sebastian University has published 5,792 scientific papers with 54,277 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, and Biochemistry.
San Sebastian University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 3 |
| 2003 | 7 | 5 |
| 2004 | 15 | 14 |
| 2005 | 11 | 19 |
| 2006 | 12 | 33 |
| 2007 | 14 | 79 |
| 2008 | 27 | 81 |
| 2009 | 17 | 112 |
| 2010 | 49 | 142 |
| 2011 | 55 | 163 |
| 2012 | 42 | 209 |
| 2013 | 43 | 270 |
| 2014 | 127 | 313 |
| 2015 | 213 | 542 |
| 2016 | 273 | 817 |
| 2017 | 252 | 1098 |
| 2018 | 295 | 1677 |
| 2019 | 399 | 2391 |
| 2020 | 372 | 3876 |
| 2021 | 423 | 5759 |
| 2022 | 580 | 6799 |
| 2023 | 875 | 8971 |
| 2024 | 958 | 11094 |
| 2025 | 851 | 12000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Architecture, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Dentistry, Design, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Graphic Design, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, International Business, Law, Management Systems, Medical Technology, Medicine, Mining Engineering, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Small Business, Social Work, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Tourism, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Magister | Physical Therapy |
Notable alumni
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Frank Sauerbaum
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Frank Carlos Sauerbaum Muñoz is a Chilean politician.
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Jaime Sáez
- Occupations
- public administrationpolitician
- Biography
-
Jaime Salvador Sáez Quiroz is a hotel manager, public administrator, environmental activist and Chilean politician, activist of the Democratic Revolution (RD). Since March 2022, he has served as a deputy of the Republic representing district No. 26 of the Los Lagos Region, for the 2022-2026 legislative period.
San Sebastian University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture, Art and Design | Architecture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Digital Design and Creative Industries | Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Industrial Design |
| Faculty : Economics and Business | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Industrial Management, International Business, Management Systems, Small Business, Tourism |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Educational Sciences, English, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Humanities and Social Science Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Special Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Care | Dietetics, Nursing, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Medical Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Law and Governement | Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Medicine and Science | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology, Social Work |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | USS San Sebastián University Universidad San Sebastián |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Creer, crear, emprender Believe, create, undertake |
Location and contacts
| Address | Calle Cruz 1577 Concepción, Concepción Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 218,000 |