University of La Frontera: Statistics

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#1671 of 14,131 In the World
#82 of 1,756 In Latin America
#10 of 60 In Chile
#1 of 3 In Temuco
#634 of 2,253 For Dentistry
Top50% For 78 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.ufro.cl
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
45%*

* The University of La Frontera 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 Educación Media) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - July; August-December)

Research profile

University of La Frontera has published 11,233 scientific papers with 135,974 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, and Genetics.

Publications
11,233
Citations
135,974

University of La Frontera majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,842 / 54,867
Biology
5,803 / 99,531
Medicine
4,927 / 76,102
Environmental Science
4,720 / 72,677
Chemistry
4,199 / 79,022
Philosophy
3,795 / 18,225
Engineering
3,238 / 59,883
Physics
3,129 / 51,107
Biochemistry
2,689 / 54,995
Genetics
2,649 / 49,394
Geology
2,574 / 41,635
Computer Science
2,430 / 34,585
Ecology
2,410 / 46,074
Pathology
2,271 / 44,322
Organic Chemistry
2,205 / 47,030
Geography and Cartography
2,117 / 27,510
Political Science
2,071 / 18,900
Paleontology
1,967 / 31,054
Quantum and Particle physics
1,858 / 26,598
Psychology
1,851 / 24,528
Sociology
1,816 / 25,507
Botany
1,769 / 33,089
Mathematics
1,632 / 28,626
Materials Science
1,486 / 26,041
Surgery
1,437 / 26,870
Statistics
1,398 / 27,115
Law
1,325 / 17,739
History
1,193 / 17,653
Archaeology
1,117 / 17,079
Anatomy and Physiology
1,093 / 14,420
Agricultural Science
1,061 / 21,907
Business
954 / 11,208
Demography
912 / 20,336
Psychiatry
909 / 15,271
Public Health
890 / 22,354
Immunology
768 / 12,339
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
737 / 9,383
Economics
728 / 10,791
Metallurgical Engineering
728 / 16,038
Horticulture
688 / 13,031

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 27 26
1992 26 23
1993 38 31
1994 38 27
1995 28 49
1996 44 74
1997 45 55
1998 49 60
1999 45 109
2000 57 146
2001 58 183
2002 89 254
2003 97 280
2004 101 393
2005 135 521
2006 153 731
2007 183 890
2008 229 1084
2009 251 1330
2010 296 1662
2011 392 2129
2012 403 2550
2013 423 3247
2014 533 3987
2015 679 5133
2016 590 5477
2017 645 6660
2018 741 8437
2019 784 10294
2020 962 14198
2021 1047 18357
2022 911 21056
2023 992 23157
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of La Frontera 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 (per year)
Engineering $3,000,000 CLP
Law $3,500,000 CLP
Medicine $4,500,000 CLP
Business Administration $3,200,000 CLP
Education $2,800,000 CLP

The University of La Frontera has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

Licenciatura Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Arts and Humanities, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civics, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Dentistry, Development Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Journalism, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Native American Studies, Natives Education, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Health, Regional Planning, Regional Studies, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Statistics, Tourism
Magister Biotechnology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Epidemiology, Family Studies, Higher Education Teacher Training, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Nursing, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Surgery, Vocational Education
Doctorado Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Educational Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Psychology, Social Sciences

Notable alumni

  1. Jean-Baptiste Dumas

    Jean-Baptiste Dumas
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1800-1884 (aged 84)
    Occupations
    pharmacistpoliticianuniversity teacherchemist
    Biography

    Jean Baptiste André Dumas was a French chemist, best known for his works on organic analysis and synthesis, as well as the determination of atomic weights (relative atomic masses) and molecular weights by measuring vapor densities. He also developed a method for the analysis of nitrogen in compounds.

  2. Francisco Ortega

    Francisco Ortega
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1974-.. (age 50)
    Enrolled in the University of La Frontera
    1992-1993 studied journalism
    Occupations
    journalistwriterscreenwriter
    Biography

    Francisco Ortega is a Chilean journalist, novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, podcaster and editor.

  3. Carmen Gloria Aravena

    Carmen Gloria Aravena
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1967-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    politicianagricultural engineer
    Biography

    Carmen Gloria Aravena Acuña is a Chilean politician who serves as a member of the Senate of Chile. She is member of the Republican Party since 2023.

  4. Natividad Llanquileo

    Natividad Llanquileo
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1984-.. (age 40)
    Enrolled in the University of La Frontera
    Graduated with certification course in public policy, human rights, and interculturalism
    Occupations
    lawyerhuman rights activistpoliticianindigenous leader of the Americas
    Biography

    Natividad Llanquileo Pilquimán is a Mapuche lawyer and human rights activist. Llanquileo was noted for her role as a spokesperson during the 2010 Mapuche hunger strike. She was a member of the Constitutional Convention during its existence from 2021 to 2022.

  5. Andrea Parra

    Andrea Parra
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1967-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    politiciannurse
    Biography

    Irle Andrea Parra Sauterel is a Chilean nurse and politician of the Party for Democracy (PPD). She has served as councilor of the municipality of Angol, governor of Malleco Province, and in March 2018 became the first woman to represent her region in the Chamber of Deputies for District 22.

  6. Gloria Dünkler

    Gloria Dünkler
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    writer
    Biography

    Gloria Dünkler is a Chilean writer, and winner of the 2016 Pablo Neruda Award. She is best known for her poetry, although she also collects folktales.

University of La Frontera faculties and divisions

Campus : Malleco Administration, Education, Primary Education
Campus : Pucon Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Nursing, Tourism
Faculty : Agronomy and Forestry Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Forestry, Natural Resources
Faculty : Dentistry Dentistry
Faculty : Education, Social Sciences and Humanities Arts and Humanities, Civics, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Education, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Geography, History, Journalism, Literature, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Physical Education, Psychology, Regional Studies, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Sports
Faculty : Engineering and Science Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics
Faculty : Law and Business Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Management
Faculty : Medicine Dentistry, Dietetics, Epidemiology, Gender Studies, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology
Institute : Agro-industry Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Food Technology, Molecular Biology, Soil Science
Institute : Computer Education Computer Education, Educational Sciences, Information Technology
Institute : Environmental Studies Environmental Studies
Institute : Local and Regional Development Regional Planning
Institute : Native Studies Native American Studies, Natives Education

General information

Alternative names UFRO
Universidad de La Frontera
Founded 1981
Accreditation National Accreditation Commission (CNA)
Motto Itinerarium mentis ad veritatem
Colors blue, white

Location and contacts

Address Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145 Casilla 54-D
Temuco, Cautín
Chile
City population 282,000

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