University for Development: Statistics

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#1822 of 14,131 In the World
#94 of 1,756 In Latin America
#12 of 60 In Chile
#6 of 31 In Santiago
#686 of 1,003 For Respiratory Therapy
Top50% For 43 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
60%
Enrollment
16,544
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.udd.cl
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate60%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment16,544

We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University for Development based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University for Development has published 6,696 scientific papers with 99,463 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Pathology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Political Science.

Publications
6,696
Citations
99,463

University for Development majors

by publication & citation count

Medicine
4,302 / 74,660
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,795 / 51,859
Biology
3,502 / 70,193
Philosophy
2,351 / 24,155
Pathology
2,284 / 46,996
Psychology
2,156 / 41,855
Computer Science
1,922 / 37,280
Environmental Science
1,867 / 34,893
Genetics
1,831 / 40,395
Political Science
1,763 / 29,225
Chemistry
1,685 / 38,466
Surgery
1,543 / 29,078
Psychiatry
1,440 / 27,101
Law
1,429 / 28,082
Sociology
1,408 / 25,219
Engineering
1,370 / 27,577
Biochemistry
1,338 / 31,968
Physics
1,196 / 22,419
Mathematics
1,129 / 22,126
Geography and Cartography
1,059 / 18,237
Statistics
984 / 20,061
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
934 / 15,122
Geology
930 / 19,460
Neuroscience
843 / 18,093
Economics
833 / 18,276
Public Health
804 / 15,525
Immunology
784 / 18,332
Business
777 / 15,726
Demography
754 / 15,042
Paleontology
747 / 16,370
Anatomy and Physiology
696 / 12,028
Linguistics
692 / 12,077
History
659 / 12,037
Archaeology
626 / 11,552
Quantum and Particle physics
584 / 9,067
Nursing
574 / 8,826
Ecology
567 / 12,839
Social Psychology
498 / 9,225
Development Studies
496 / 9,390
Organic Chemistry
463 / 10,726

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 0 1
1996 1 3
1997 0 1
1998 0 1
1999 0 0
2000 1 2
2001 0 2
2002 0 1
2003 8 5
2004 13 22
2005 27 60
2006 53 86
2007 54 173
2008 77 227
2009 94 373
2010 124 528
2011 180 666
2012 195 929
2013 248 1329
2014 248 1830
2015 384 2298
2016 403 2764
2017 451 3780
2018 473 4931
2019 516 6755
2020 656 9547
2021 644 13191
2022 620 14627
2023 605 16837
2024 591 17443
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Tuition

The tuition table for University for Development 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 Tuition Cost (CLP)
Engineering 6,500,000
Law 7,200,000
Business Administration 6,800,000
Journalism 5,900,000
Psychology 6,200,000

The University for Development has financial aid programs.

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 University for Development.

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 No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics No No No
Medicine Yes Yes No
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes No
Licenciatura Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cinema and Television, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Dentistry, Design, Dietetics, Education, Educational Psychology, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Journalism, Law, Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Social Work, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Tourism
Magister Architecture, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Design, Educational Psychology, Engineering, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering, Law, Marketing, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences
Doctorado Business and Commerce, Economics, Medicine, Psychology, Social Sciences

Notable alumni

  1. María José Hoffmann

    María José Hoffmann
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1976-.. (age 49)
    Enrolled in the University for Development
    Graduated with master's degree
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    María José Hoffmann Opazo is a Chilean politician who currently serves as Secretary-General of the Independent Democratic Union. She is a Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile.

  2. Mario Rozas

    Mario Rozas
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1967-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    journalistpolice officer
    Biography

    Mario Alberto Rozas Córdova is a Chilean Carabineros officer, who was general director of that institution from December 22, 2018, to November 19, 2020.

  3. Enrique van Rysselberghe Herrera

    Enrique van Rysselberghe Herrera
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1976-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Enrique van Rysselberghe Herrera is a Chilean politician and engineer.

  4. Sebastián Torrealba Alvarado

    Sebastián Torrealba Alvarado
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1981-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Sebastián Torrealba Alvarado is a Chilean politician.

  5. Carol Bown

    Carol Bown
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1978-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Carol Cecilia Bown Sepúlveda is a Chilean lawyer who was elected as a member of the Chilean Constitutional Convention.

  6. Ivonne Mangelsdorff

    Ivonne Mangelsdorff
    Years
    20th Century
    Occupations
    journalistlawyer
    Biography

    Ivonne Mangelsdorff Galeb is a Chilean politician who served as member of the Constitutional Council.

University for Development faculties and divisions

Faculty : Architecture and Art Architecture, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Theatre
Faculty : Communications Advertising and Publicity, Journalism
Faculty : Economics and Business Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Education Education, Modern Languages, Pedagogy, Preschool Education, Primary Education
Faculty : Engineering Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Mining Engineering
Faculty : Government Government, Political Sciences
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Medicine Dentistry, Dietetics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology
Faculty : Psychology Psychology
Institute : Humanities Arts and Humanities, Economics, Law, Literature, Mathematics

General information

Alternative names UDD
Universidad del Desarrollo
Founded 1990
Accreditation National Accreditation Commission (CNA)
Motto Universidad de Exelencia
University of Excellence
Colors blue, white

Location and contacts

Address Av. La Plaza 700 San Carlos de Apoquindo Las Condes
Santiago, Santiago
Chile
City population 6,258,000

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