Overview
Established in 1928, the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Valparaíso (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Valparaiso. This institution also has branch campuses in Viña del Mar, Quillota and Quintero. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 96-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PUCV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso  |
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| Name (English) | Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso |
| Acronym | PUCV |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Motto | Fides et Labor Faith and Work |
| Colours | Dark blue, dark red and golden |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Brasil 2950 Valparaíso 2340000 Valparaiso Chile |
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+56 (32) 277 3901 |
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+56 (32) 277 3910 |
| Other locations | Viña del Mar, Quillota and Quintero |
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