Quick Summary
Private, non-profit in Santiago, Chile — Universidad Autónoma de Chile, est. 1989. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32000 students including 2% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Medicine, Law, Social Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It offers one of the highest accreditation levels in the Chilean private system and features a very strong research output in biomedical and social sciences.
Subject Strengths
MedicineLawSocial SciencesLife Sciences
Founded1989
TypePrivate, Non-profit
Total Students32000
Intl Students2%
Faculty Ratio24
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Clínico de la Universidad Autónoma de Chile,Red de Salud Pública
AccreditationComisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA-Chile) - 6 Years
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
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,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Programs,Diplomas
Programs
Doctorate in Law,Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences,Doctorate in Social Sciences,Doctorate in History
PhD Programs
Online Master in Public Management,Online MBA,Diplomas in Health Management
Online Programs
Instituto de Ciencias Biomédicas,Centro de Estudios de Derecho Público,Instituto de Estudios del Hábitat
Research Centers
Very 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 Rate68%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high PAES (Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior) scores and ensure your NEM (Notes of Middle Education) is competitive for the Chilean centralized system.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$4,500,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
$8,000,000/yr
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$6,100,000/yr
per year · CLP
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$12,542,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableBeca Excelencia Académica,Beca Deportista Destacado,Beca Puntaje PAES
Avg Scholarship$2,000
Financial AidGratuidad (State Funding), CAE (State Guaranteed Loan), FSCU
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Programs,Diplomas programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$19,500
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementDirect agreements with regional hospitals and national corporations through the Career Services office.
Industry Connections
Ministry of HealthMinistry of JusticeVarious Multi-national BanksRegional Government Offices
Notable Alumni
Various regional mayors,Healthcare directors,Notable legal scholars in Chile
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Multipurpose courts,Gymnasiums,Fitness centers
Student Clubs
Student Federation,Scientific Societies,Cultural and Arts Workshops
Library Resources
Extensive Digital Library (EBSCO, Scopus Access), Physical collections in Santiago, Talca, and Temuco.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,PAME-UDUAL,Santander Universities Network
Summer Programs
Available