Overview
Established in 1911, the Universidad de Valparaíso (University of Valparaíso) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in 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, Los Andes, San Felipe, Melipilla, Quillota, Santiago and Rengo y Aysén. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de Valparaíso (UV) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de Valparaíso (UV) 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. This 113-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad de Valparaíso  |
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| Name (English) | University of Valparaíso |
| Acronym | UV |
| Founded | 1911 |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Errázuriz N°2190 Valparaíso Valparaiso Chile |
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+56 (32) 250 7000 |
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+56 (32) 250 7881 |
| Other locations | Viña del Mar, Los Andes, San Felipe, Melipilla, Quillota, Santiago and Rengo y Aysén |
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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 de Valparaíso's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidad de Valparaíso's Facebook page
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