University of Magallanes: Statistics

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#3822 of 14,131 In the World
#252 of 1,756 In Latin America
#28 of 60 In Chile
#1515 of 2,377 For Forestry
Top50% For 9 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
umag.cl
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
73%*

* The University of Magallanes 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 EducaciĆ³n Media) and entrance examination (national selection)
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - July; July-December)

Research profile

University of Magallanes has published 2,996 scientific papers with 35,104 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geology, Ecology, Chemistry, Engineering, Philosophy, and Physics.

Publications
2,996
Citations
35,104

University of Magallanes majors

by publication & citation count

Environmental Science
1,997 / 27,087
Biology
1,704 / 25,494
Geography and Cartography
1,495 / 19,132
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,493 / 15,215
Geology
1,165 / 20,008
Ecology
1,145 / 20,737
Chemistry
965 / 16,241
Engineering
869 / 15,577
Philosophy
857 / 4,795
Physics
841 / 14,455
Paleontology
772 / 13,906
Medicine
731 / 11,261
Computer Science
642 / 9,686
Oceanography
629 / 12,593
Genetics
610 / 10,135
Biochemistry
555 / 10,141
Botany
544 / 7,705
History
514 / 9,709
Organic Chemistry
504 / 7,290
Archaeology
477 / 9,292
Quantum and Particle physics
462 / 8,205
Sociology
424 / 5,904
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
408 / 8,576
Psychology
363 / 4,746
Political Science
361 / 3,312
Earth science and Geophysics
341 / 7,594
Materials Science
301 / 4,808
Pathology
289 / 5,090
Environmental Management
260 / 6,681
Law
252 / 3,141
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
248 / 3,446
Demography
230 / 4,438
Mathematics
228 / 3,294
Astrophysics and Astronomy
227 / 3,548
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
224 / 4,135
Zoology
219 / 2,082
Public Health
218 / 4,292
Business
206 / 4,855
Neuroscience
205 / 3,400
Aerospace Engineering
186 / 4,902

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 10 50
1992 9 45
1993 7 35
1994 8 39
1995 17 45
1996 11 65
1997 19 69
1998 20 75
1999 24 113
2000 9 60
2001 17 87
2002 39 102
2003 37 111
2004 37 188
2005 46 249
2006 43 295
2007 44 396
2008 70 539
2009 71 688
2010 64 727
2011 76 851
2012 82 921
2013 79 1022
2014 96 1023
2015 138 1186
2016 183 1315
2017 155 1489
2018 195 2006
2019 164 2375
2020 263 3401
2021 273 4472
2022 211 4659
2023 223 4877
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Tuition

The tuition table for University of Magallanes 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 3,500,000
Law 4,200,000
Business Administration 3,800,000
Education 3,200,000
Medicine 5,500,000
Psychology 3,500,000

All values are in Chilean pesos (CLP).

Programs and Degrees

Licenciatura Accountancy, Biology, Business and Commerce, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Spanish
Magister Arctic Studies, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Curriculum, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Management, Management, Natural Resources
Doctorado Arctic Studies

University of Magallanes faculties and divisions

Faculty : Economics and Law Economics, Law
Faculty : Education and Social Sciences Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Psychology, Social Sciences
Faculty : Engineering Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Health Sciences Dietetics, Health Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pedagogy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Speech Therapy and Audiology
Faculty : Science Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture, Biology, Forestry, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Physics
Institute : Patagonia Archaeology, Botany, Geology, History, Paleontology, Zoology
School : Medicine Medicine
School : Technology Accountancy, Education, Nursing, Tourism

General information

Alternative names UMAG
Universidad de Magallanes
Founded 1961
Accreditation National Accreditation Commission (CNA)
Motto Scientiae in Austro
Knowledge in the South
Colors blue, white

Location and contacts

Address Avenida Bulnes 01855
Punta Arenas, Magallanes
Chile
City population 123,000

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