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Universidad del Desarrollo

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world rank  1844

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Overview

Founded in 1990, the Universidad del Desarrollo (University for Development) 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 a branch campus in Concepcion. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD) 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 34-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad del Desarrollo's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad del Desarrollo's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad del Desarrollo' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad del Desarrollo's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University for Development
Acronym UDD
Founded 1990
Motto Universidad de Exelencia
University of Excellence
Colours Blue and white
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Avenida La Plaza 680, Las Condes
Santiago
7610658 Region Metropolitana de Santiago
Chile
Universidad del Desarrollo's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad del Desarrollo Phone Number +56 (2) 2327 9110
Universidad del Desarrollo Fax Number +56
Other locations Concepcion

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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 del Desarrollo'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 del Desarrollo'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 del Desarrollo'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 del Desarrollo.

Universidad del Desarrollo: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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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 del Desarrollo's admission information.

Universidad del Desarrollo's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad del Desarrollo's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad del Desarrollo a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad del Desarrollo's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad del Desarrollo's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad del Desarrollo's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida La Plaza 680, Las Condes
Santiago 7610658
(2) 2327 9110


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad del Desarrollo.

Universidad del Desarrollo's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad del Desarrollo has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad del Desarrollo's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad del Desarrollo's Control Type Control Type

Universidad del Desarrollo is a private higher education institution.


Universidad del Desarrollo's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad del Desarrollo is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad del Desarrollo's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad del Desarrollo's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad del Desarrollo does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad del Desarrollo's main facilities:


Universidad del Desarrollo's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad del Desarrollo's Library


Universidad del Desarrollo's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad del Desarrollo'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 del Desarrollo's main services:


Universidad del Desarrollo'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 del Desarrollo's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad del Desarrollo's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad del Desarrollo's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Universidad del Desarrollo'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 del Desarrollo's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

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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Facebook Facebook

Universidad del Desarrollo's Facebook page Universidad del Desarrollo's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad del Desarrollo's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad del Desarrollo's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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