Established in 1954, the Universidad Austral de Chile (Southern University of Chile) is a private higher education institution located in the small city of Valdivia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Los Lagos. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Austral de Chile (UAC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Austral de Chile (UAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 69-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universidad Austral de Chile ![]() |
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Name (English) | Southern University of Chile |
Acronym | UAC |
Founded | 1954 |
Motto | Libertas Capitur Freedom is winning |
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Address | Avenida Independencia Nº 641 Valdivia 5090000 Los Lagos Chile |
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+56 (63) 293 430 |
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+56 (63) 212 679 |
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The following Universidad Austral de Chile's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Austral de Chile's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Austral de Chile's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Austral de Chile a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad Austral de Chile's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Austral de Chile.
Universidad Austral de Chile has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Austral de Chile is a private higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Austral de Chile does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Austral de Chile's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Austral de Chile's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Universidad Austral de Chile is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1954
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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Site last updated: Tuesday, 2 April 2024
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