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Federico Santa María Technical University

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world rank  1138

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Overview

Founded in 1931, the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Federico Santa María Technical University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Valparaíso (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Valparaiso. This institution also has branch campuses in Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar and Guayaquil (Ecuador). Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) 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 92-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Chilean higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTFSM 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, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Federico Santa María Technical University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Federico Santa María Technical University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Federico Santa María Technical University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Federico Santa María Technical University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

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Name Federico Santa María Technical University
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Campus Location

Address Avenida España Nº 1680
Valparaíso
2390123 Valparaiso
Chile
Federico Santa María Technical University Phone Number +56 (32) 265 4000
Federico Santa María Technical University Fax Number +56 (32) 279 7497
Other locations Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar and Guayaquil (Ecuador)

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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 Federico Santa María Technical University'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 Federico Santa María Technical University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Federico Santa María Technical University'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 Federico Santa María Technical University.

Federico Santa María Technical University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Federico Santa María Technical University's admission information.

Federico Santa María Technical University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Federico Santa María Technical University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Federico Santa María Technical University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Federico Santa María Technical University's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Federico Santa María Technical University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Federico Santa Marķa Technical University has more than 600 international students.

Federico Santa María Technical University's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida España 1680
Valparaiso 2390123
(32) 265 4900


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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Federico Santa María Technical University.

Federico Santa María Technical University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Federico Santa María Technical University has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Federico Santa María Technical University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Federico Santa María Technical University's Control Type Control Type

Federico Santa María Technical University is a private higher education institution.


Federico Santa María Technical University's Entity Type Entity Type

Federico Santa María Technical University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Federico Santa María Technical University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Federico Santa María Technical University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Federico Santa María Technical University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Federico Santa María Technical University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Federico Santa María Technical University's Housing University Housing

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


Federico Santa María Technical University'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 Federico Santa María Technical University's main services:


Federico Santa María Technical University'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.

Federico Santa María Technical University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Federico Santa María Technical University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Federico Santa María Technical University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Federico Santa María Technical University'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.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Federico Santa María Technical University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Federico Santa María Technical University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2005


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Federico Santa María Technical University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of MBAs (AMBAs)
  • Acredita CI


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Consejo de Rectores de las Universidades Chilenas (CRUCH)
  • Red Universitaria G9 (G9)
  • International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)
  • Magalhães Network (MN)
  • Asociación de Universidades Regionales (AUR)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

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Social Media

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