University of Talca: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1922 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #101 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #14 of 60 | In Chile |
| #1 of 2 | In Talca |
| #543 of 1,024 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 69 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.utalca.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The University of Talca 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 Talca has published 10,470 scientific papers with 143,120 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, and Biochemistry.
University of Talca majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 | 34 |
| 1993 | 18 | 26 |
| 1994 | 17 | 50 |
| 1995 | 14 | 48 |
| 1996 | 20 | 63 |
| 1997 | 14 | 101 |
| 1998 | 23 | 107 |
| 1999 | 35 | 152 |
| 2000 | 40 | 148 |
| 2001 | 54 | 200 |
| 2002 | 68 | 241 |
| 2003 | 67 | 292 |
| 2004 | 94 | 358 |
| 2005 | 175 | 593 |
| 2006 | 204 | 686 |
| 2007 | 251 | 946 |
| 2008 | 227 | 1212 |
| 2009 | 262 | 1627 |
| 2010 | 299 | 2059 |
| 2011 | 302 | 2471 |
| 2012 | 348 | 2799 |
| 2013 | 426 | 3149 |
| 2014 | 437 | 4005 |
| 2015 | 515 | 4570 |
| 2016 | 529 | 4943 |
| 2017 | 587 | 5941 |
| 2018 | 631 | 7405 |
| 2019 | 740 | 9238 |
| 2020 | 735 | 12585 |
| 2021 | 932 | 16384 |
| 2022 | 824 | 17918 |
| 2023 | 817 | 19920 |
| 2024 | 684 | 20802 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Talca 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) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | CLP 3,000,000 |
| Master's Degree | CLP 4,500,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | CLP 6,000,000 |
The University of Talca has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Agriculture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Design, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Forest Products, Forestry, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Mining Engineering, Music, Psychology |
|---|---|
| Post-título/Diploma | Dentistry, Orthodontics |
| Magister | Agricultural Business, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Criminal Law, Ecology, Education, Educational Administration, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Studies, Horticulture, International Business, Irrigation, Labour Law, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Psychology, Public Administration, Taxation, Visual Arts |
| Doctorado | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Natural Sciences |
Notable alumni
-
María Elisa Quinteros
- Enrolled in the University of Talca
- Graduated with certification course in higher education
- Occupations
- environmentalistpoliticiandentistgerontologistepidemiologist
- Biography
-
María Elisa Quinteros Cáceres is a Chilean professor who was elected as a member of the Chilean Constitutional Convention. On January 5, 2022, she was elected as the President of the Constitutional Convention after 9 rounds of voting.
University of Talca faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Agricultural Sciences | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Production, Food Science, Fruit Production, Horticulture, Soil Science, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Biochemistry | Biochemistry |
| Department/Division : Economics and Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Economics, Human Resources, International Business, Management |
| Department/Division : Educational Sciences | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Research, Educational Sciences, Higher Education, Staff Development |
| Department/Division : Engineering | Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| Department/Division : Forestry | Environmental Studies, Forest Management, Forest Products, Forestry, Wood Technology |
| Department/Division : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Department/Division : Law and Social Sciences | Criminal Law, History of Law, Human Rights, International Law, Justice Administration, Labour Law, Notary Studies, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Administration, Public Law |
| Department/Division : Psychology | Psychology |
| Institute : Chemlstry of Natural Resources | Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Natural Resources, Organic Chemistry |
| Institute : Humanities | Art Criticism, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Contemporary History, Ethics, Latin American Studies, Literature, Philosophical Schools, Regional Studies, Social Sciences, Women's Studies |
| Institute : Mathematics and Physics | Mathematics, Pedagogy, Physics, Statistics |
| Institute : Technological | Oenology |
| Institute : Vegetal Biology and Biotechnology | Agrobiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Entomology, Molecular Biology |
| School : Architecture, Music and Design | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Industrial Design, Music, Regional Planning |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | UTALCA Universidad de Talca |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Dos Norte 685 Talca, Talca Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 206,000 |