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.
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private
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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least selective
Name | Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile |
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Name (English) | Santo Tomás University, Chile |
Acronym | UST |
Founded | 1988 |
Motto | Tu Puedes You Can |
Colours | Green and white |
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Address | Avenida Ejército Libertador Nº 146 Santiago 8370003 Region Metropolitana de Santiago Chile |
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+56 (2) 362 5000 | |
+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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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.
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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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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile.
Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 4,000-4,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile is a private higher education institution.
Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Universidad Santo Tomás, Chile is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1988
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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.
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