University of Tarapaca: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2921 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #198 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #20 of 60 | In Chile |
| #1179 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uta.cl
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media) or equivalent, and entrance examination (Prueba de Selección Académica) |
| Academic Calendar | March to January (March - July; August-January) |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Tarapaca 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 Tarapaca has published 7,555 scientific papers with 98,466 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Philosophy, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Medicine.
University of Tarapaca majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 13 |
| 1994 | 6 | 19 |
| 1995 | 5 | 16 |
| 1996 | 5 | 19 |
| 1997 | 16 | 21 |
| 1998 | 24 | 24 |
| 1999 | 32 | 30 |
| 2000 | 28 | 65 |
| 2001 | 29 | 72 |
| 2002 | 43 | 76 |
| 2003 | 42 | 101 |
| 2004 | 68 | 161 |
| 2005 | 75 | 206 |
| 2006 | 80 | 276 |
| 2007 | 95 | 361 |
| 2008 | 111 | 527 |
| 2009 | 109 | 689 |
| 2010 | 124 | 844 |
| 2011 | 170 | 1231 |
| 2012 | 162 | 1303 |
| 2013 | 216 | 1616 |
| 2014 | 254 | 1987 |
| 2015 | 306 | 2473 |
| 2016 | 265 | 2535 |
| 2017 | 271 | 3011 |
| 2018 | 326 | 3762 |
| 2019 | 352 | 4613 |
| 2020 | 522 | 6348 |
| 2021 | 673 | 9273 |
| 2022 | 703 | 11014 |
| 2023 | 903 | 15057 |
| 2024 | 911 | 16943 |
| 2025 | 672 | 16202 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Tarapaca 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 | 6,000,000 |
| Psychology | 3,900,000 |
| Education | 3,600,000 |
The University of Tarapaca has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Agronomy, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Crop Production, Curriculum, Design, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Geography, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, International Business, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Multimedia, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Radiology, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish, Sports, Technology, Tourism, Visual Arts, Water Management |
|---|---|
| Título Profesional | Accountancy, Agronomy, Engineering, Law, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Pedagogy, Psychology |
| Post-título/Diploma | Administration, Business and Commerce |
| Magister | Anthropology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Distance Education, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Higher Education Teacher Training, History, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Multimedia, Radiology, Software Engineering |
| Doctorado | Anthropology, Archaeology, Education, History, Mathematics, Psychology |
Notable alumni
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Manuel García
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Manuel Javier García Herrera is a folk-pop Chilean singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has won several awards and has twice received the Chilean National Music Prize, awarded by the Chilean Government (in 2008 and 2012).
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José Durana
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
José Miguel Alberto Durana Semir is a Chilean politician who currently serves as a member of the Senate of Chile.
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Esteban Velásquez
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Esteban Jorge Velásquez Núñez is a Chilean teacher and politician who currently serves in the Senate of Chile.
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Daniel Rojas Pachas
- Occupations
- novelisteditorresearcherpoetessayist
- Biography
-
Daniel Francisco Rojas Pachas is a Chilean novelist, editor, poet, and academic. He currently lives and works in Belgium, where he is developing a research on the work of Enrique Lihn and Roberto Bolaño at KU Leuven university. Rojas Pachas is known for his novel Random and his academic work dedicated to Latin-American authors. His 2008 academic work Realidades Dialogantes examines the writing of Reinaldo Arenas, Roberto Bolaño, Ernesto Sabato, Guillermo Cabrera Infante and Miguel Ángel Asturias. In 2015 he was awarded the prize for Cultural Management of Arts and Heritage by the Chilean Ministry of Cultures and Arts and Heritage.
University of Tarapaca faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agronomy, Crop Production, Water Management |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Arts, Design, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Information Sciences, International Business, Management, Marketing, Multimedia, Public Administration, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Education and Humanities | Applied Linguistics, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Geography, History, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Spanish, Sports |
| Faculty : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Physical Therapy, Radiology |
| Faculty : Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Law | Anthropology, Archaeology, Heritage Preservation, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UTA University of Tarapacá Universidad de Tarapacá |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | National Accreditation Commission (CNA) |
| Motto | Universidad de verdad University of Truth |
Location and contacts
| Address | General Velásquez 1775 Casilla 7-D Arica, Arica Chile |
|---|---|
| City population | 202,000 |