Quick Summary
Public in Arica, Chile — Universidad de Tarapacá, est. 1982. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 9800 students including 2.1% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, it maintains an acceptance rate of 62%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Recognized for leading research in Andean history and anthropology, and high level of institutional accreditation.
Subject Strengths
ArchaeologyAnthropologyHistoryEducationEngineering
Founded1982
TypePublic
Total Students9800
Intl Students2.1%
Faculty Ratio18.5
CampusMulti-campus
Campus Size72 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Regional de Arica Dr. Juan Noé Crevani
AccreditationComisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA-Chile)
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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
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine, Nursing, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Archaeology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Law, Business Administration
Programs
PhD in Archaeology, PhD in Anthropology, PhD in History, PhD in Education, PhD in Physical Activity Sciences, PhD in Engineering
PhD Programs
Postgraduate diplomas and professional development courses
Online Programs
Instituto de Alta Investigación (IAI), Centro de Investigaciones del Hombre en el Desierto (CIHDE)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Comisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA-Chile)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate62%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
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
Focus on high PAES (Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior) scores, especially for high-demand programs like Medicine and Engineering.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$4,200,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
$7,000,000/yr
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$5,400,000/yr
per year · CLP
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$11,242,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableGratuidad, Beca Bicentenario, Beca Juan Gómez Millas, Beca Excelencia Académica
Avg Scholarship$3,500
Financial AidCrédito con Aval del Estado (CAE), Fondo Solidario de Crédito Universitario
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine, Nursing, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Archaeology, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Law, Business Administration programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Archaeology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$16,500
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional partnerships with health services, mining companies, and educational institutions
Industry Connections
CodelcoBHP BillitonRegional Health Service AricaChilean Ministry of Culture
Notable Alumni
Calogero Santoro (Archaeologist), several regional governors and national congress members
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic track, gymnasium, soccer fields, tennis courts
Student Clubs
Taller de Danza, Volunteer Groups, Student Federations, Academic Societies
Library Resources
Sistema de Bibliotecas (SBUTA) with specialized collections on Andean culture and Chinchorro culture
Exchange Programs
CRISCOS, Erasmus+, PILA, and bilateral agreements with universities in Peru and Bolivia
Summer Programs
International Summer School of Archaeology