Chile

Universities in Chile

Chile has 84 universities and higher education institutions. The oldest institution, Universidad Pontificia de Santo Tomás de Aquino, was founded in 1622. Universities are distributed across 17 cities, with the highest concentration in Santiago.

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Universities by City

Santiago
31 universities
Other
21 universities
Viña del Mar
13 universities
Valdivia
2 universities
Concepción
2 universities
Coquimbo
2 universities
Temuco
2 universities
Iquique
1 universities
Coyhaique
1 universities
Talca
1 universities
Pica
1 universities
Quillota
1 universities
Osorno
1 universities
Antofagasta
1 universities
Copiapó
1 universities

All Universities

#University
1Academy of Christian Humanism University
2Adolfo Ibáñez University
3Alberto Hurtado University
4Andrés Bello University
5Architecture Facuilty UV
6Arturo Prat University
7Austral University of Chile
8Autonomous University of Chile
9Aysén University
10Bernardo O'Higgins University
11Bolivarian University of Chile
12Casa Central de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
13Catholic University of the Maule
14Catholic University of the Most Holy Conception
15Catholic University of the North
16Catholic University of the North Coquimbo Campus
17Chilean-British Culture University
18ESE Business School at Universidad de Los Andes
19Esmeralda Experimental Station Irrigation Department
20European University of Business
21Faculty of Agronomy of the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
22Federico Santa María Technical University
23Federico Santa María Technical University - Viña del Mar Campus
24Gabriela Mistral University
25Iberoamerican University of Science and Technology
26Institute and Conservatory of Music PUCV
27Instituto Pedagógico
28Instituto Profesional Escuela Moderna de Música
29Isabel Brown Caces Building PUCV
30José Santos Ossa University
31La Araucana University
32Malaquías Morales Muñoz University Center PUCV
33Maria Teresa Brown de Ariztía University Center
34Maritime University of Chile
35Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences
36Metropolitan University of Technology
37Monsignor Gimpert Building PUCV
38Playa Ancha University
39Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
40Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso
41Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Instituto de Arte
42Popular University of Lastarria
43PUCV School of Architecture and Design
44Rafael Ariztía University Center PUCV
45Real Universidad de San Felipe
46San Marcos Regional University
47San Sebastián University
48SEK University Chile
49Technological University of Chile
50Technological University of Chile
51Temuco Catholic University
52Universidad Adventista de Chile
53Universidad Alonso de Ovalle
54Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez
55Universidad Central de Chile
56Universidad del Desarrollo
57Universidad del Mar
58Universidad de los Andes
59Universidad de Los Lagos
60Universidad Finis Terrae
61Universidad La República
62Universidad Leonardo da Vinci
63Universidad Marítima de Chile
64Universidad Mayor
65Universidad Pontificia de Santo Tomás de Aquino
66Universidad San Anselmo de Canterbury
67University for the Arts, Sciences, and Communication
68University of Aconcagua
69University of Alba
70University of Antofagasta
71University of Art and Social Sciences
72University of Atacama
73University of Informatics Sciences
74University of La Frontera
75University of Las Condes
76University of La Serena
77University of Magallanes
78University of O'Higgins
79University of Puerto Varas
80University of Rancagua
81University of Tarapacá
82University of the Americas
83University of the Pacific
84Viña del Mar University

Higher Education in Chile

Chile's higher education system encompasses 84 institutions. The country's oldest institution of higher learning dates back to 1622. Universities are present in 17 different cities across the country, providing broad geographic access to higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are in Chile?

Chile has 84 universities and higher education institutions.

What is the top university in Chile?

Universidad Pontificia de Santo Tomás de Aquino is among the most notable institutions in Chile.

Which city in Chile has the most universities?

Santiago has the highest concentration of universities in Chile.

What is the oldest university in Chile?

Universidad Pontificia de Santo Tomás de Aquino, founded in 1622, is the oldest higher education institution in Chile.