Quick Summary
Since 1981, Universidad de Talca has been one of Chile's prominent publics, based in Talca. Ranked #511-520 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12500 students including 3.5% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Agriculture and Forestry, Life Sciences, Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 42%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Ranked as the top public regional university in Chile, offering a high quality of life and prestigious academic programs.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture and ForestryLife SciencesEngineeringBusiness and Economics
Founded1981
TypePublic
Total Students12500
Intl Students3.5%
Faculty Ratio17.5
CampusSuburban/Urban
Campus Size6 distinct campuses
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Regional de Talca
AccreditationComisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA-Chile) - 6 Years
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#511-520
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801–1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Professional Certificates
Programs
11
PhD Programs
Limited continuing education and diploma programs
Online Programs
Centro de Bioinformática y Simulación Molecular, Instituto de Ciencias Biológicas, CITRA
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Comisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA-Chile) - 6 Years
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate42%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
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 via the PAES (Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior). Focus on maximizing NEM (Notes of Middle Education) scores.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$4,500,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
$6,000,000/yr
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$5,200,000/yr
per year · CLP
Application Fee
$40
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$10,538,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableBeca Bicentenario, Beca Juan Gómez Millas, Utalca Internal Excellence Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$2,800
Financial AidGratuidad (Free Tuition Policy for eligible students), CAE
Work-StudyInternal administrative and academic assistantships available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Professional Certificates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Commercial Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Agronomy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$16,000
Average Salary After Graduation
87%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong institutional support for mandatory professional internships
Industry Connections
Strong partnerships with the wine industryagribusinessand regional health services
Notable Alumni
Alvaro Rojas Marín, Ximena Rincón
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
High-performance sports center, Olympic pool, football pitches, tennis courts
Student Clubs
Various student federations, arts, culture, and sports clubs
Library Resources
Extensive physical and digital catalogs across 6 libraries, including specialized research databases
Exchange Programs
Agreements with over 150 universities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas
Summer Programs
International summer schools for research and specialized training