Quick Summary
Private in Santiago, Chile — Universidad Andrés Bello, est. 1988. Ranked #801-850 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 49500 students including 2.8% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Medicine, Life Sciences, Ecology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 72%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UNAB offers a high standard of research, international accreditation, and strong professional preparation in the health and engineering sectors.
Subject Strengths
MedicineLife SciencesEcologyNursingVeterinary Science
Founded1988
TypePrivate
Total Students49500
Intl Students2.8%
Faculty Ratio23
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsHospital El Pino,Hospital Clínico UNAB,Clínica Indisa
AccreditationCNA-Chile (6 years),Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-850
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine,Engineering,Law,Architecture,Psychology,Nursing,Education,Veterinary Medicine,Biological Sciences
Programs
PhD in Bioscience,PhD in Molecular Physical Chemistry,PhD in Nursing Science,PhD in Astrophysics,PhD in Education and Social Justice
PhD Programs
Master in Business Administration (MBA),Master in Education,Master in Health Management
Online Programs
Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology (CBIB),Center for Integrative Biology (CIB),Millennium Institute for Integrative Biology
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CNA-Chile (6 years),Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate72%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPA5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is primarily based on the PAES (Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior) scores and high school NEM (Notas de Enseñanza Media).
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$7,200,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
$7,800,000/yr
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$8,800,000/yr
per year · CLP
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$15,042,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableBeca Excelencia Académica,Beca Puntaje Nacional,Beca Deportiva,Beca Fundación Juan Pablo II
Avg Scholarship$2,800
Financial AidCrédito con Aval del Estado (CAE),Internal Institutional Credit
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine,Engineering,Law,Architecture,Psychology,Nursing,Education,Veterinary Medicine,Biological Sciences programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Nursing | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Veterinary Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Odontology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$19,500
Average Salary After Graduation
89%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial internship network via the 'Egresados UNAB' platform.
Industry Connections
CMPCHealth sector networksBHP BillitonVarious Municipalities
Notable Alumni
Sebastián Sichel,Javiera Acevedo,Gonzalo Valenzuela
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Comprehensive sports complexes including gymnasiums and outdoor courts at Casona de Las Condes and Viña del Mar.
Student Clubs
FEUNAB (Student Federation),Scientific Societies,Volunteer Groups,Debate Team
Library Resources
Extensive digital repository and physical libraries at all major campuses (Santiago, Viña del Mar, Concepción).
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available