San Sebastian University: Statistics

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#3194 of 14,131 In the World
#209 of 1,756 In Latin America
#23 of 60 In Chile
#4 of 4 In Concepcion
#853 of 1,067 For Plastic Surgery
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Quick Review

Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
uss.cl
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
65%*

* 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 3,649 scientific papers with 26,133 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Engineering.

Publications
3,649
Citations
26,133

San Sebastian University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
1,945 / 21,387
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,901 / 9,509
Medicine
1,795 / 17,171
Chemistry
1,465 / 17,115
Philosophy
1,275 / 4,524
Environmental Science
1,216 / 8,336
Computer Science
1,167 / 10,731
Biochemistry
1,113 / 14,809
Genetics
1,112 / 14,865
Engineering
1,100 / 7,640
Physics
973 / 7,842
Pathology
899 / 10,429
Psychology
822 / 8,637
Political Science
712 / 3,248
Geology
673 / 4,750
Quantum and Particle physics
654 / 5,113
Sociology
643 / 4,083
Organic Chemistry
627 / 6,058
Geography and Cartography
617 / 3,254
Mathematics
546 / 3,939
Ecology
486 / 3,945
Law
471 / 2,991
Paleontology
471 / 3,830
Statistics
459 / 3,591
Business
442 / 1,973
Psychiatry
442 / 4,846
Immunology
432 / 6,682
Materials Science
424 / 3,616
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
391 / 1,211
Neuroscience
380 / 5,718
History
348 / 2,291
Surgery
346 / 2,984
Public Health
335 / 2,875
Archaeology
331 / 2,272
Demography
330 / 2,727
Management
288 / 1,154
Machine Learning
236 / 1,268
Physical Therapy
235 / 1,315
Economics
235 / 1,217
Electrical Engineering
235 / 941

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 0
1998 2 0
1999 1 0
2000 1 0
2001 3 0
2002 5 1
2003 1 13
2004 8 10
2005 7 9
2006 8 14
2007 8 17
2008 17 27
2009 13 43
2010 34 62
2011 49 60
2012 33 119
2013 40 148
2014 93 208
2015 208 371
2016 251 625
2017 228 768
2018 266 1231
2019 336 1849
2020 364 2954
2021 383 4520
2022 477 5570
2023 749 6903
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 52)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Frank Carlos Sauerbaum Muñoz is a Chilean politician.

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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