Quick Summary
Universidad de Concepción, in Concepción, Chile, is a private, non-profit (traditional university) that has shaped higher education since 1919. Ranked #601-610 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 24350 students including 1.8% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Oceanography, Engineering - Mineral & Mining, Agriculture & Forestry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 22.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UdeC is a top-tier regional leader with maximum national accreditation, offering a vibrant cultural life and a world-class campus.
Subject Strengths
OceanographyEngineering - Mineral & MiningAgriculture & ForestryMedicineGeology
Founded1919
TypePrivate, Non-profit (Traditional University)
Total Students24350
Intl Students1.8%
Faculty Ratio14:1
CampusUrban / Open Campus
Campus Size243 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Clínico Regional Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente
AccreditationCNA-Chile (Comisión Nacional de Acreditación) - 7 years (maximum)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#601-610
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
91 undergraduate programs, 71 master's programs, 30 doctoral programs
Programs
PhD in Oceanography, PhD in Biological Sciences, PhD in Engineering, PhD in Law, PhD in Chemistry
PhD Programs
UdeC Virtual (Select postgraduate diplomas and distance education courses)
Online Programs
COPAS Coast, CI2MA, Center for Advanced Studies in Fruit Growing (CEAF), Solar Energy Research Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
CNA-Chile (Comisión Nacional de Acreditación) - 7 years (maximum)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate22.5%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January
SPRINGApplication Deadline · August
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission for undergraduates is based on the PAES national exam scores. For graduates, focus on research experience and faculty alignment.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$5,400,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
Free
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$5,800,000/yr
per year · CLP
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$12,442,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableGratuidad (Government), Beca Bicentenario, Beca Juan Gómez Millas, UdeC Institutional Merit Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$3,200
Financial AidState Guarantee Credit (CAE), internal emergency loans, and meal subsidies
Work-StudyYes, available through internal administrative and library assistantships
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 91 undergraduate programs, 71 master's programs, 30 doctoral programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Marine Biology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$17,500
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional and national networks in forestry, paper, and maritime sectors
Industry Connections
CMPCAraucoBHP BillitonCAPand Regional Health Authority
Notable Alumni
Michelle Bachelet, Edgardo Enríquez, Luis Alarcón, Tomás González (connections to athletics)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, limited university residences and wide off-campus private options
Sports Facilities
UdeC Stadium, gymnasiums, Olympic swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts
Student Clubs
FEC (Student Federation), University Choir, UdeC Symphony Orchestra, various scientific and environmental clubs
Library Resources
Central Library Luis David Cruz Ocampo, over 10 specialized satellite libraries
Exchange Programs
Over 250 bilateral agreements across Europe, North America, and Asia
Summer Programs
Escuela de Verano (Jan), offering intensive academic and cultural courses