San Sebastian University: Statistics

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#3116 of 14,131 In the World
#197 of 1,756 In Latin America
#21 of 60 In Chile
#3 of 4 In Concepcion
#1240 of 1,302 For Sports / Exercise science
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Quick Review

Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
uss.cl
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
61%*

* 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Licencia de Enseñanza Media) and university entrance examination, Prueba de Selección a la Universidad (PSU).
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - July; August-December)

Research profile

San Sebastian University has published 5,101 scientific papers with 44,914 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Genetics, and Physics.

Publications
5,101
Citations
44,914

San Sebastian University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,648 / 16,225
Biology
2,610 / 33,444
Medicine
2,421 / 27,403
Chemistry
1,890 / 25,721
Philosophy
1,798 / 8,254
Environmental Science
1,671 / 15,434
Computer Science
1,556 / 18,058
Engineering
1,531 / 13,239
Genetics
1,405 / 22,491
Physics
1,385 / 11,706
Biochemistry
1,384 / 21,515
Pathology
1,181 / 15,020
Psychology
1,108 / 14,245
Political Science
999 / 6,891
Quantum and Particle physics
935 / 7,261
Geology
902 / 8,273
Sociology
883 / 7,806
Geography and Cartography
841 / 6,652
Organic Chemistry
819 / 9,134
Mathematics
685 / 6,925
Ecology
657 / 7,156
Law
654 / 5,908
Business
623 / 4,357
Paleontology
611 / 6,377
Psychiatry
608 / 7,522
Materials Science
590 / 5,669
Statistics
557 / 5,984
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
525 / 2,850
Immunology
511 / 9,269
Neuroscience
508 / 8,416
Public Health
469 / 4,950
Surgery
460 / 4,516
History
443 / 3,793
Demography
431 / 4,405
Management
430 / 2,972
Archaeology
413 / 3,750
Linguistics
340 / 2,437
Electrical Engineering
334 / 2,312
Economics
333 / 2,542
Physical Therapy
317 / 2,319

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 0 0
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 17 111
2010 49 142
2011 55 163
2012 42 210
2013 43 270
2014 127 313
2015 213 542
2016 273 817
2017 252 1100
2018 295 1678
2019 400 2387
2020 372 3874
2021 423 5763
2022 576 6787
2023 873 8959
2024 929 10942
Academic rankings

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

  1. Frank Sauerbaum

    Frank Sauerbaum
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1972-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Frank Carlos Sauerbaum Muñoz is a Chilean politician.

  2. Jaime Sáez

    Jaime Sáez
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1985-.. (age 40)
    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

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