Quick Summary
Universidad Católica de Temuco is a private (subsidized/non-profit) founded in 1959, located in Temuco, Chile. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 11800 students including 1.2% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Education, Agriculture & Forestry, Anthropology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 62%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UCT is a leader in intercultural education and regional development in Southern Chile, offering a robust support system for students through the Gratuidad system.
Subject Strengths
EducationAgriculture & ForestryAnthropologyEnvironmental Sciences
Founded1959
TypePrivate (Subsidized/Non-Profit)
Total Students11800
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio17.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban campuses across Temuco
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Intercultural de Nueva Imperial,Complejo Asistencial Padre Las Casas
AccreditationCNA-Chile (Acreditada por 5 años)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Derecho,Pedagogía en Educación Básica,Ingeniería Civil,Medicina Veterinaria,Arquitectura,Psicología,Diseño
Programs
Doctorado en Educación,Doctorado en Ciencias Agropecuarias,Doctorado en Antropología,Doctorado en Estudios Interculturales
PhD Programs
Magíster en Educación,Diplomado en Gestión Pública,Cursos de actualización docente
Online Programs
Laboratorio de Planificación Territorial (LPT),Centro de Políticas Públicas,Centro de Desarrollo de Productos Bióticos
Research Centers
High-Regional
Research Output
CNA-Chile (Acreditada por 5 años)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate62%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 5 (Main PAES Intake)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on obtaining a high PAES score (Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior) particularly in Mathematics and Language sections. Admission for local students is centralized.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$4,150,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
$6,400,000/yr
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$5,700,000/yr
per year · CLP
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$10,550,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableGratuidad,Beca Bicentenario,Beca Excelencia Académica,Beca Juan Gómez Millas
Avg Scholarship$2,800
Financial AidCAE (Crédito con Aval del Estado),Internal Solidarity Fund,Food and transport subsidies
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Derecho,Pedagogía en Educación Básica,Ingeniería Civil,Medicina Veterinaria,Arquitectura,Psicología,Diseño programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pedagogy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Health Sciences | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,500
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement through regional government and local industry agreements.
Industry Connections
Agencia de Sustentabilidad y Cambio ClimáticoMunicipalidad de TemucoCorfo
Notable Alumni
Elicura Chihuailaf (Honorary Doctor),Local parliamentary representatives
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Gymnasium Campus San Juan Pablo II,Outdoor soccer fields,Athletics track
Student Clubs
FEUCT (Federación de Estudiantes),Intercultural dialogue groups,Ecological volunteer groups
Library Resources
Biblioteca Central Campus San Juan Pablo II,Digital Thesis Repository,Access to Scopus and Web of Science
Exchange Programs
CRUCH International Exchange,PILA Program,Bilateral agreements with European and Latin American universities
Summer Programs
Not Available