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Universidad de La Frontera

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Overview

Founded in 1981, the Universidad de La Frontera (University of La Frontera) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Temuco (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Araucania. This institution also has a branch campus in Angol and Pucón. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 43-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFRO 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de La Frontera's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de La Frontera's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de La Frontera' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de La Frontera's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of La Frontera
Acronym UFRO
Founded 1981
Motto Itinerarium mentis ad veritatem
Colours Blue and white
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University Location

Address Avenida Francisco Salazar Nº 01145
Temuco
4811230 Araucania
Chile
Universidad de La Frontera's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de La Frontera Phone Number +56 (45) 232 5000
Universidad de La Frontera Fax Number +56 (45) 259 2822
Other locations Angol and Pucón

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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 de La Frontera'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 de La Frontera'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 de La Frontera'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 de La Frontera.

Universidad de La Frontera: 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 de La Frontera's admission information.

Universidad de La Frontera's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de La Frontera's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de La Frontera a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de La Frontera's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad de La Frontera's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of La Frontera has more than 100 international students.

Universidad de La Frontera's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Francisco Salazar Nº 01145
Temuco 4811230
(45) 232 5012
800 600 450

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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 de La Frontera.

Universidad de La Frontera's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidad de La Frontera's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de La Frontera's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de La Frontera is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de La Frontera's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de La Frontera is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de La Frontera's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de La Frontera's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de La Frontera 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 de La Frontera's main facilities:


Universidad de La Frontera's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad de La Frontera's Library


Universidad de La Frontera's Housing University Housing

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


Universidad de La Frontera'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 de La Frontera's main services:


Universidad de La Frontera's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad de La Frontera's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad de La Frontera's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidad de La Frontera's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidad de La Frontera's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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 de La Frontera's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1981


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de La Frontera's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agency for Quality Assurance by Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS)


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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

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de La Frontera's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • CUECH
  • AUR
  • CUECH
  • AUIP

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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad de La Frontera 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad de La Frontera's Facebook page Universidad de La Frontera's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de La Frontera's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de La Frontera's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de La Frontera's YouTube channel Universidad de La Frontera's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de La Frontera's Instagram page Universidad de La Frontera's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de La Frontera's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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