University of Santiago de Chile: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1188 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #54 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 60 | In Chile |
| #3 of 31 | In Santiago |
| #433 of 2,325 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 114 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- usach.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media) and national entrance examination (Prueba de selección universitaria (PSU)) |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for University of Santiago de Chile 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 of Santiago de Chile is a world-class research university with 20,853 scientific papers published and 314,531 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Philosophy, Organic Chemistry, and Medicine.
University of Santiago de Chile majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 75 | 322 |
| 1994 | 81 | 367 |
| 1995 | 87 | 431 |
| 1996 | 134 | 634 |
| 1997 | 142 | 729 |
| 1998 | 169 | 747 |
| 1999 | 181 | 945 |
| 2000 | 198 | 1032 |
| 2001 | 219 | 1276 |
| 2002 | 248 | 1538 |
| 2003 | 299 | 1909 |
| 2004 | 279 | 2166 |
| 2005 | 293 | 2549 |
| 2006 | 319 | 3327 |
| 2007 | 365 | 3650 |
| 2008 | 396 | 4225 |
| 2009 | 442 | 4958 |
| 2010 | 519 | 5674 |
| 2011 | 629 | 6771 |
| 2012 | 630 | 8008 |
| 2013 | 692 | 8615 |
| 2014 | 801 | 9925 |
| 2015 | 818 | 10483 |
| 2016 | 938 | 11475 |
| 2017 | 1011 | 13066 |
| 2018 | 1193 | 14994 |
| 2019 | 1296 | 17611 |
| 2020 | 1701 | 22766 |
| 2021 | 1496 | 28959 |
| 2022 | 1288 | 30216 |
| 2023 | 1346 | 32903 |
| 2024 | 1112 | 33351 |
| 2025 | 823 | 31013 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Santiago de Chile 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 | 4,800,000 |
| Medicine | 5,500,000 |
| Architecture | 4,200,000 |
| Journalism | 3,800,000 |
| Psychology | 4,000,000 |
| Education | 3,500,000 |
The University of Santiago de Chile has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 of Santiago de Chile.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Business, Applied Physics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Heating and Refrigeration, History, Industrial Engineering, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Midwifery, Mining Engineering, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Philosophy, Physics, Portuguese, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Spanish, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Magister | Accountancy, Administration, Architecture, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Curriculum, Design, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Gender Studies, Geological Engineering, History, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Public Administration, Public Health, Safety Engineering, Social Sciences, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Doctorado | American Studies, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Engineering Management, Food Technology, History, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Microbiology, Neurosciences, Physics |
University of Santiago de Chile alumni
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Jeannette Jara
- Enrolled in the University of Santiago de Chile
- Graduated with magister degree in management and public policy
- Studied public administration
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Jeannette Alejandra Jara Román is a Chilean lawyer, public administrator, and politician. A member of the Communist Party of Chile (PCCh), she served as Minister of Labor and Social Provision under President Gabriel Boric from 2022 to 2025. She previously served as Undersecretary of Social Provision during Michelle Bachelet's second administration (2016–2018).
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Carlos Caszely
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Carlos Humberto Caszely Garrido is a Chilean former professional footballer, nicknamed "Rey del metro cuadrado" (English: King of the square meter, Portuguese: O Rei do Metro Quadrado), who played as a forward.
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Karla Rubilar
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
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Karla Elizabeth Rubilar Barahona is a Chilean physician and politician. During the second government of Sebastián Piñera (2018–2022), she has been a minister twice.
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Luis Jara
- Occupations
- singertelevision presenter
- Biography
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Luis Alberto Jara Cantillana, also known as Lucho Jara, is a Chilean singer, television host and former actor. He had acting roles in the teleseries De cara al mañana (1982) and Los títeres (1984).
University of Santiago de Chile faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Administration and Economics | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Public Administration, Taxation |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemistry and Biology | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Microbiology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Heating and Refrigeration, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Education, Educational Sciences, English, History, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Psychology, Sports, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Faculty : Sciences | Computer Education, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Technology | Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Management, Food Technology, Graphic Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Technology |
| School : Architecture | Architecture |
General information
| Alternative names | USACH Universidad de Santiago de Chile |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1849 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA). |
| Motto | Labor laetitia nostra Work is Our Joy |
| Colors | blue, orange, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 3363 Estación Central Santiago, Santiago Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,258,000 |