University for Development: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1813 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #100 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #14 of 60 | In Chile |
| #6 of 31 | In Santiago |
| #696 of 1,017 | For Respiratory Therapy |
| Top50% | For 46 other topics |
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 Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 16,544 |
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 7,093 scientific papers with 112,937 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.
University for Development majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 936 |
| 2013 | 248 | 1329 |
| 2014 | 248 | 1828 |
| 2015 | 385 | 2299 |
| 2016 | 403 | 2767 |
| 2017 | 451 | 3781 |
| 2018 | 473 | 4941 |
| 2019 | 516 | 6765 |
| 2020 | 657 | 9554 |
| 2021 | 642 | 13194 |
| 2022 | 621 | 14644 |
| 2023 | 608 | 16866 |
| 2024 | 602 | 17671 |
| 2025 | 485 | 17131 |
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
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María José Hoffmann
- Enrolled in the University for Development
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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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.
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Mario Rozas
- Occupations
- journalistpolice officer
- Biography
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Mario Alberto Rozas Córdova is a Chilean Carabineros officer and journalist, who was general director of that institution from December 22, 2018, to November 19, 2020.
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Enrique van Rysselberghe Herrera
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Enrique van Rysselberghe Herrera is a Chilean politician and engineer.
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Carol Bown
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Carol Cecilia Bown Sepúlveda is a Chilean political who currently serves as mayor of San Miguel, a commune of the capital city, Santiago.
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Sebastián Torrealba Alvarado
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sebastián Torrealba Alvarado is a Chilean politician.
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Ivonne Mangelsdorff
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- journalistlawyer
- Biography
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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 |