University of Antofagasta: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3509 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #249 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #26 of 60 | In Chile |
| #2 of 2 | In Antofagasta |
| #558 of 1,031 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uantof.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 71%*
* The University of Antofagasta 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 Educación Media) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
Research profile
University of Antofagasta has published 5,472 scientific papers with 125,554 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geology, Ecology, and Organic Chemistry.
University of Antofagasta majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 15 | 16 |
| 1994 | 20 | 20 |
| 1995 | 19 | 33 |
| 1996 | 19 | 43 |
| 1997 | 25 | 51 |
| 1998 | 25 | 86 |
| 1999 | 43 | 119 |
| 2000 | 37 | 140 |
| 2001 | 45 | 201 |
| 2002 | 48 | 245 |
| 2003 | 59 | 328 |
| 2004 | 61 | 392 |
| 2005 | 60 | 452 |
| 2006 | 56 | 429 |
| 2007 | 86 | 661 |
| 2008 | 94 | 794 |
| 2009 | 104 | 996 |
| 2010 | 130 | 1037 |
| 2011 | 139 | 1280 |
| 2012 | 142 | 1555 |
| 2013 | 142 | 1705 |
| 2014 | 155 | 2055 |
| 2015 | 212 | 2340 |
| 2016 | 255 | 2952 |
| 2017 | 267 | 3888 |
| 2018 | 360 | 6519 |
| 2019 | 424 | 9628 |
| 2020 | 503 | 13268 |
| 2021 | 468 | 15660 |
| 2022 | 414 | 14984 |
| 2023 | 414 | 15712 |
| 2024 | 300 | 16080 |
| 2025 | 218 | 13744 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Antofagasta 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 | Annual Tuition (CLP) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 4,500,000 |
| Law | 4,200,000 |
| Business Administration | 3,800,000 |
| Education | 3,500,000 |
| Medicine | 6,000,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Magister | Applied Mathematics, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Ecology, Educational Administration, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Maintenance Technology, Mining Engineering, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Social Sciences |
| Doctorado | Biology, Cell Biology, Marine Biology, Mining Engineering, Molecular Biology |
Notable alumni
-
Pedro Araya Guerrero
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Pedro Araya Guerrero is a Chilean politician and lawyer who is member of the Senate of Chile. He has served as a member of both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, representing the Antofagasta Region.
University of Antofagasta faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Basic Sciences | Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Education, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science Education, Special Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Biochemistry, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Judicial Sciences | Law |
| Faculty : Marine Science and Natural Resources | Agriculture, Aquaculture, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Food Science, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine and Dentistry | Dentistry, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Faculty : Social Sciences, Art and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Pedagogy, Private Administration, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Social Work, Welfare and Protective Services |
General information
| Alternative names | UA Universidad de Antofagasta |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Luz y vida en el desierto Light and life in the desert |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Angamos 601 Casilla 170 Antofagasta, Antofagasta Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 349,000 |