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Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile

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world rank  6139

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Overview

Established in 1988, the Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile (Santo Tomás University, Chile) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago. This institution also has branch campuses in Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Copiapó, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Talca, Concepción, Los Angeles, Temuco, Osorno and Puerto Montt. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile (UST) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile (UST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Chilean higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Santo Tomás University, Chile
Acronym UST
Founded 1988
Motto Tu Puedes
You Can
Colours Green and white
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University Location

Address Avenida Ejército Libertador Nº 146
Santiago
8370003 Region Metropolitana de Santiago
Chile
Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile Phone Number +56 (2) 362 5000
Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile Fax Number +56 (2) 360 1376
Other locations Arica, Iquique, Antofagasta, Copiapó, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Talca, Concepción, Los Angeles, Temuco, Osorno and Puerto Montt

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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 Santo Tomás, 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 Santo Tomás, 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 Santo Tomás, 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 Santo Tomás, Chile.

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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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 Santo Tomás, Chile's admission information.

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Ejército Libertador Nº 146
Santiago
(2) 362 5000
600 444 4444

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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 Santo Tomás, Chile.

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 4,000-4,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile has a Christian-Catholic 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 Santo Tomás, Chile's main facilities:


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad Santo Tomás, 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 Santo Tomás, Chile's main services:


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's Career Services Career Services

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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 Santo Tomás, Chile's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1988


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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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

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Social Media

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