Founded in 1931, the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Federico Santa María Technical University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Valparaíso (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Valparaiso. This institution also has branch campuses in Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar and Guayaquil (Ecuador). Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 92-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Chilean higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTFSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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large-sized
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least selective
Name | Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María ![]() |
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Name (English) | Federico Santa María Technical University |
Acronym | UTFSM |
Founded | 1931 |
Motto | Ex Umbra in Solem From the shadow into the sun |
Colours | Blue, red, green, yellow and black |
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Address | Avenida España Nº 1680 Valparaíso 2390123 Valparaiso Chile |
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+56 (32) 265 4000 |
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+56 (32) 279 7497 |
Other locations | Santiago, Concepcion, Viña del Mar and Guayaquil (Ecuador) |
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The following Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María'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 Técnica Federico Santa María's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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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 Técnica Federico Santa María's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Federico Santa María Technical University has more than 600 international students.University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María.
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is a private higher education institution.
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2005
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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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