Quick Summary
Since 1989, Universidad del Desarrollo has been one of Chile's prominent privates, based in Santiago. Ranked #441 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 15800 students including 3.5% from outside Chile. Known for strengths in Business & Management, Social Sciences, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 55%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Leader in entrepreneurship education in Latin America with a strong clinical partnership for medical students.
Subject Strengths
Business & ManagementSocial SciencesMedicinePsychology
Founded1989
TypePrivate
Total Students15800
Intl Students3.5%
Faculty Ratio14.2
CampusUrban
Campus Size75 acres
Affiliated HospitalsClínica Alemana de Santiago
AccreditationComisión Nacional de Acreditación (CNA-Chile) - 6 years
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#441
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, Graduate, PhD, Professional Certificates
Programs
PhD in Social Complexity, PhD in Medical Sciences, PhD in Developmental Sciences and Psychopathology
PhD Programs
Master in Business Analytics, Master in Data Science, various diplomas
Online Programs
Centro de Investigación en Complejidad Social (CICS), Instituto de Ciencias e Innovación en Medicina (ICIM)
Research Centers
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 Rate55%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL85
Min GPA5.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1200
ACT25
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July 10
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on achieving high scores in the PAES (Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior) and highlight entrepreneurial extracurricular activities.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Chilean Peso
UG Tuition
$8,500,000/yr
per year · CLP
Living Cost
$7,800,000/yr
per year · CLP
PG Tuition
$11,500,000/yr
per year · CLP
Application Fee
$65
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$16,360,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · CLP
Scholarships AvailableBeca Puntaje PAES, Beca Excelencia Académica, Beca Deportista Destacado
Avg Scholarship$3,500
Financial AidCrédito con Aval del Estado (CAE), UDD Internal Credit
Work-StudyYes, available via University Assistantships
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Graduate, PhD, Professional Certificates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Design | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$24,000
Average Salary After Graduation
91%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Clínica Alemana and multinational corporations
Industry Connections
Strong links with the Chilean business sector and health industry
Notable Alumni
Joaquín Lavín, Ernesto Silva, various Chilean CEOs and Entrepreneurs
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Gymnasiums, football fields, multipurpose courts
Student Clubs
Over 30 student-led organizations and entrepreneurship clubs
Library Resources
Digital repository, extensive physical collections in Santiago and Concepción
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with over 150 universities worldwide including Babson College and HEC Paris
Summer Programs
Global Entrepreneurship Program, Spanish Language and Culture