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Universidad Central de Chile

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world rank  3051

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Overview

Established in 1990, the Universidad Central de Chile (Central University of Chile) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. This institution also has a branch campus in La Serena and Antofagasta. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Central de Chile (UCEN) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Central de Chile (UCEN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCEN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Central de Chile's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Central de Chile's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Central de Chile' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Central de Chile's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Central University of Chile
Acronym UCEN
Founded 1990
Motto Independencia, Pluralismo, Compromiso
Independence, Pluralism, Commitment
Colours Blue, black and white
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidad Central de Chile general video presentation.

University Location

Address Toesca Nº 1783
Santiago
8370178 Region Metropolitana de Santiago
Chile
Universidad Central de Chile's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Central de Chile Phone Number +56 (2) 582 6000
Universidad Central de Chile Fax Number +56
Other locations La Serena and Antofagasta

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Central de Chile's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Central de Chile's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Central de Chile's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Central de Chile.

Universidad Central de Chile: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
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International
students
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Central de Chile's admission information.

Universidad Central de Chile's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Central de Chile's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Central de Chile's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Central de Chile's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Central de Chile's Admission Office Admission Office

Lord Cochrane 417
Santiago 8330507
(2) 582 6293


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Central de Chile.

Universidad Central de Chile's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Central de Chile has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Central de Chile's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Central de Chile's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Central de Chile is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Central de Chile's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Central de Chile is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Central de Chile's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Universidad Central de Chile's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Central de Chile does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Central de Chile's main facilities:


Universidad Central de Chile's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Central de Chile's Library


Universidad Central de Chile's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Central de Chile's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Central de Chile's main services:


Universidad Central de Chile's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Central de Chile's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidad Central de Chile's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Central de Chile's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Central de Chile's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Central de Chile's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Central de Chile is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1983


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Central de Chile's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Central de Chile's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Central de Chile's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Central de Chile's YouTube channel Universidad Central de Chile's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Central de Chile's Instagram page Universidad Central de Chile's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Central de Chile's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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