Chile — university guide
The 51 universities in Chile in 2026
An informative guide to the 51 higher education institutions in Chile: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
51
Universities
18
Public
33
Private
#357
Best ranking
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)
1,100,000 CLP
Min bachelor fee
57
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Chile
Based on the 30 universities in Chile that published their fees.
Min1,100,000 CLPMax7,000,000 CLP
Universities in Chile: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
18
Public universities
The public institutions in Chile
18universities
33
Private universities
The private institutions in Chile
33universities
26
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
26universities
30
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
30universities
51
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
51universities
57
Programs
Fields offered in Chile
57programs
List of universities in Chile in 2026
51 universities listedUniversidad de Playa Ancha
Public14 14 programs· Public university in Valparaíso, strong in education, arts, communication and humanities.
Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)
#1076Public19 19 programs· Major public university in Santiago, heir to the School of Arts and Trades, strong in engineering and sciences.
Universidad de Talca
#1402Public14 14 programs· Public university in the Maule region, recognized for excellence in law, engineering and forestry sciences.
Universidad de Tarapacá
#1201Public12 12 programs· Public university in Arica, Chile's northernmost, on the border with Peru.
Universidad de Valparaíso
Public17 17 programs· Public university in the port city of Valparaíso, known for its law school and marine sciences.
Universidad de Viña del Mar (UVM)
Private12 12 programs· Private university in the coastal city of Viña del Mar, oriented toward architecture and communication.
Universidad del Alba (UDALBA)
Private10 10 programs· Private Santiago university centered on health professions and the social sciences.
Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA)
Private15 15 programs· Private Santiago university providing broad access to higher education at affordable tuition rates.
Universidad de los Andes
#1253Private14 14 programs· Catholic-inspired private university in Santiago, renowned for its medicine and demanding learning environment.
Universidad de Los Lagos
#2002Public12 12 programs· Public university in Osorno, among southern Chile's lakes and volcanoes, strong in aquatic sciences.
Universidad Diego Portales (UDP)
#1203Private24 24 programs· Prestigious private Santiago university known for law, architecture, journalism and the social sciences.
Universidad del Bío-Bío
#1702Public13 13 programs· Public university in Concepción and Chillán, the only one in the Bío-Bío region, strong in engineering and forestry.
Universidad de Chile
#496Public33 33 programs· Chile's oldest and most prestigious public university, founded in 1842, a symbol of national excellence.
Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD)
#1305Private17 17 programs· Leading private Chilean university recognized for innovation, entrepreneurship and its business schools.
Universidad Finis Terrae
Private11 11 programs· Catholic private university in Santiago, known for its health and humanities programs.
Universidad Gabriela Mistral (UGM)
Private13 13 programs· Private Santiago university with a liberal humanist heritage, known for economics and its international MBA.
Universidad Los Leones
Private8 8 programs· Private Santiago university offering flexible programs in law, technology and management.
Universidad Mayor
#1805Private22 22 programs· Private Chilean university renowned for its programs in health, engineering, film and audiovisual creation.
Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación (UMCE)
Public10 10 programs· Public university in Santiago specialized in teacher training and education sciences.
Universidad Miguel de Cervantes
Private14 14 programs· Small private university in Santiago focused on social sciences, arts and communication.
Universidad San Sebastián (USS)
Private14 14 programs· Major private Chilean university renowned for its health programs and nationwide campus network.
Universidad Santo Tomás (UST)
#2005Private17 17 programs· Private Chilean university with a nationwide campus network, strongly focused on health and applied professions.
Universidad SEK
Private9 9 programs· Private international university in Santiago, part of the SEK education group spanning several continents.
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (UTFSM)
#1169Private11 11 programs· Elite university in Valparaíso, founded by a philanthropic bequest, legendary for its engineering programs.