University of La Serena: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3193 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #208 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #23 of 60 | In Chile |
| #1136 of 3,576 | For Horticulture |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- userena.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 65%*
* The University of La Serena 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 (Licenciade Educación Media) and entrance examination: Academic Aptitude Test |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
Research profile
University of La Serena has published 4,113 scientific papers with 92,824 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Geology.
University of La Serena majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 17 |
| 1993 | 14 | 33 |
| 1994 | 9 | 22 |
| 1995 | 4 | 45 |
| 1996 | 7 | 37 |
| 1997 | 9 | 46 |
| 1998 | 14 | 51 |
| 1999 | 24 | 94 |
| 2000 | 22 | 104 |
| 2001 | 19 | 118 |
| 2002 | 20 | 149 |
| 2003 | 28 | 195 |
| 2004 | 31 | 240 |
| 2005 | 35 | 240 |
| 2006 | 59 | 352 |
| 2007 | 52 | 367 |
| 2008 | 65 | 437 |
| 2009 | 82 | 619 |
| 2010 | 120 | 937 |
| 2011 | 135 | 1267 |
| 2012 | 142 | 1551 |
| 2013 | 138 | 1919 |
| 2014 | 159 | 2256 |
| 2015 | 159 | 2618 |
| 2016 | 200 | 3130 |
| 2017 | 220 | 3923 |
| 2018 | 274 | 6112 |
| 2019 | 282 | 7852 |
| 2020 | 360 | 9732 |
| 2021 | 333 | 11414 |
| 2022 | 304 | 10359 |
| 2023 | 402 | 12677 |
| 2024 | 297 | 12957 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of La Serena 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) |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 4,200,000 |
| Business Administration | 3,600,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,200,000 |
| Computer Science | 3,600,000 |
| Dentistry | 7,200,000 |
| Education | 3,000,000 |
| Law | 4,800,000 |
| Medicine | 9,000,000 |
| Nursing | 3,600,000 |
| Psychology | 3,600,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Architecture, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Mathematics Education, Nursing, Psychology, Science Education |
|---|---|
| Post-título/Diploma | Educational Administration, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Higher Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Marketing, Social Sciences, Taxation, Technology Education |
| Magister | Astronomy and Space Science, Business and Commerce, Computer Engineering, Education, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Latin American Studies, Leadership, Management, Mining Engineering, Occupational Health, Physics, Psychology, Water Management |
| Doctorado | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Education, Environmental Management, Food Technology, Water Science |
Notable alumni
-
Ricardo Cifuentes
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ricardo Óscar Cifuentes Lillo is a Chilean professor and politician. He was undersecretary of Regional and Administrative Development of Chile between 2014 and 2018. He served as president of the Chamber of Deputies from 24 July 2023 to 15 April 2024.
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Ernesto Velasco Rodríguez
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Ernesto Leonardo Velasco Rodríguez is a Chilean politician and teacher of History and Geography.
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Mauricio Salazar
- Occupations
- association football playerassociation football manager
- Biography
-
Mauricio Javier Salazar Durán is a Chilean retired footballer who played as a striker.
University of La Serena faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Humanities | Business and Commerce, Design, Educational Administration, English, Music Education, Philosophy, Primary Education, Psychology, Spanish, Special Education, Teacher Training, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Arid Land Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Physics, Science Education |
| Faculty : Social, Business and Legal Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | USERENA Universidad de La Serena |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Tu Universidad Estatal en la Región Coquimbo Your State University in the Coquimbo Region |
Location and contacts
| Address | Benavente N°980 La Serena, Elqui Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 195,000 |