Quick Summary
Situated in Santiago, Chile, Universidad Diego Portales is a private, non-profit established in 1982. Ranked #951-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 15500 students including 2.5% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Law, Communication and Media Studies, Political Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the most prestigious private universities in Chile with a strong public mission and critical thinking focus
Subject Strengths
LawCommunication and Media StudiesPolitical ScienceArt & DesignPsychology
Founded1982
TypePrivate, Non-profit
Total Students15500
Intl Students2.5%
Faculty Ratio18
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Dipreca, Hospital Félix Bulnes
AccreditationComisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA-Chile) - Accredited for 6 years until 2029
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#951-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001–1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, Continuing Education
Programs
PhD in Philosophy, PhD in Psychology, PhD in Political Science, PhD in Law, PhD in History
PhD Programs
Diplomas in Public Policy, Education Management, and Health Sciences
Online Programs
Centro de Estudios de Conflicto y Cohesión Social (COES), Centro de Derechos Humanos, Centro de Estudios Comparados de Políticas Públicas
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Comisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA-Chile) - Accredited for 6 years until 2029
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
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
Focus on high PAES scores for Medicine and Law. UDP emphasizes the NEM (Note Average) and Ranking scores in the Chilean centralized system.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$6,200,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
$7,100,000/yr
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$7,600,000/yr
per year · CLP
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$13,345,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableBeca Puntaje Nacional, Beca Excelencia Académica, Beca Deportista Destacado, Gratuidad (State Subsidy)
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidGratuidad, CAE (State Guaranteed Loan), FSCU
Work-StudyAvailable through teaching and research assistantships
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Master's, Doctoral, Continuing Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Architecture | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Journalism | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Political Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$19,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Chilean judicial branch, healthcare network, and leading architectural firms
Industry Connections
Extensive network within the Chilean governmentmedia outletsand social research NGOs
Notable Alumni
Nicanor Parra (Former Professor), Rafael Gumucio, several Supreme Court judges and national politicians
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
On-campus gym, multi-purpose sports courts, agreement with external sports complexes
Student Clubs
FEDEP (Student Federation), debate clubs, cultural collectives, environmental groups
Library Resources
Biblioteca Nicanor Parra (Modern facility with extensive digital and physical catalogs)
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with universities in over 30 countries including Spain, USA, Germany, and France
Summer Programs
Spanish language and Chilean culture courses, Constitutional Law seminars