University of Tarapaca: Statistics

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#2874 of 14,131 In the World
#170 of 1,756 In Latin America
#16 of 60 In Chile
#1105 of 6,416 For Philosophy
Top50% For 24 other topics
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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 Rate60%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media) or equivalent, and entrance examination (Prueba de Selección Académica)
Academic CalendarMarch 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 4,581 scientific papers with 41,443 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, Quantum and Particle physics, and Medicine.

Publications
4,581
Citations
41,443

University of Tarapaca majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,747 / 20,966
Environmental Science
2,056 / 22,824
Philosophy
2,017 / 11,746
Biology
1,869 / 26,368
Physics
1,631 / 18,180
Engineering
1,442 / 16,497
Chemistry
1,382 / 21,520
Geography and Cartography
1,302 / 13,191
Quantum and Particle physics
1,223 / 13,294
Medicine
1,184 / 19,110
Political Science
1,034 / 6,492
Computer Science
1,022 / 11,630
Geology
992 / 11,650
Ecology
883 / 12,700
Sociology
806 / 9,920
Paleontology
711 / 7,835
Materials Science
701 / 8,634
Biochemistry
684 / 14,902
Genetics
680 / 12,830
Organic Chemistry
678 / 10,997
History
633 / 8,362
Mathematics
602 / 7,437
Law
595 / 5,501
Psychology
591 / 6,339
Archaeology
586 / 7,024
Business
470 / 3,951
Optical Engineering
440 / 4,246
Botany
400 / 3,403
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
392 / 4,612
Demography
384 / 7,463
Public Health
382 / 8,360
Statistics
380 / 4,437
Linguistics
365 / 5,839
Economics
363 / 2,857
Pathology
343 / 5,387
Electrical Engineering
284 / 2,770
Astrophysics and Astronomy
256 / 2,202
Psychiatry
254 / 3,275
Nuclear Physics
244 / 2,113
Art & Design
241 / 2,038

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 6 3
1991 9 5
1992 8 13
1993 9 8
1994 8 14
1995 3 14
1996 5 19
1997 19 16
1998 21 17
1999 32 19
2000 27 40
2001 27 54
2002 37 54
2003 36 65
2004 63 90
2005 60 143
2006 78 214
2007 85 254
2008 99 436
2009 107 544
2010 111 667
2011 146 892
2012 144 996
2013 197 1264
2014 222 1592
2015 265 1907
2016 233 1919
2017 257 2323
2018 269 2657
2019 299 3242
2020 452 4333
2021 576 6777
2022 500 7262
Academic rankings

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

  1. Manuel García

    Manuel García
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1970-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    guitaristsinger-songwritersinger
    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).

  2. José Durana

    José Durana
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1960-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    José Miguel Alberto Durana Semir is a Chilean politician who currently serves as a member of the Senate of Chile.

  3. Esteban Velásquez

    Esteban Velásquez
    Born in
    Chile Flag Chile
    Years
    1962-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    teacherpolitician
    Biography

    Esteban Jorge Velásquez Núñez is a Chilean teacher and politician who currently serves in the Senate of Chile.

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

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