Quick Summary
Since 1981, Universidad de la Frontera has been one of Chile's prominent publics, based in Temuco. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10850 students including 1.8% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Medicine, Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 28%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the leading university in Southern Chile, offering high research standards and public-sector prestige.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryMedicineEngineeringPsychology
Founded1981
TypePublic
Total Students10850
Intl Students1.8%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size50 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Dr. Hernán Henríquez Aravena
Accreditationundefined
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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
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Master's,PhD,Specializations,Diplomas
Programs
PhD in Natural Resource Sciences,PhD in Bioprocess Engineering,PhD in Psychology,PhD in Social Sciences,PhD in Morphological Sciences
PhD Programs
Continuing Education Diplomas,Virtual Learning Environment Courses
Online Programs
Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN-UFRO),Center for Excellence in Psychology,Center for Food Biotechnology
Research Centers
High
Research Output
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Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate28%
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
Admission is primarily based on the PAES (Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior) scores and regional priority quotas.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$4,050,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
$6,250,000/yr
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$5,300,000/yr
per year · CLP
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$10,343,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableGratuidad,Beca Juan Gómez Millas,UFRO Internal Excellence Scholarship,ANID Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$2,800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master's,PhD,Specializations,Diplomas programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Agronomy | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Dentistry | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$19,500
Average Salary After Graduation
89%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
Agro-industrial sectorPublic health networkCMPCForestry industry
Notable Alumni
Various regional governors,Leading medical researchers,Chilean cultural figures
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Olympic Pool,Athletics Track,Multiple Gymnasiums,Football Pitches
Student Clubs
Orchestra,Theater Club,Debate Society,Environmental Brigades
Library Resources
Central Library Andrés Bello,Hemicycle Digital Resources,Specialized Law and Health Libraries
Exchange Programs
PME UFRO,Erasmus+,AUGM (Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo)
Summer Programs
Available