University fees in Chile in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 51 institutions in Chile that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Chile
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Chile is 3,318,915 CLP per year, for the 30 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 1,100,000 CLP per year, with a maximum observed of 7,000,000 CLP per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 30 universities
From
1,100,000
CLP
Average
3,318,915
CLP
Up to
7,000,000
CLP
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Chile
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Chile?
A bachelor's degree in Chile costs between 1,100,000 and 7,000,000 CLP per year, with an average of 3,318,915 CLP, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Chile?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 2,688,746 CLP at a public university versus 3,949,083 CLP in the private sector, a difference of 46.9%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Chile?
No master fee published. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 51 universities in Chile that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Universidad Miguel de Cervantes
Universidad de La Frontera
Universidad de La Serena
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción (UCSC)
Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins (UBO)
Universidad de Aconcagua
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN)
Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)
Universidad Los Leones
Universidad del Alba (UDALBA)
Universidad de los Andes
Universidad Católica de Temuco (UCT)
Universidad Adventista de Chile (UNACH)
Universidad Central de Chile
Universidad Tecnológica de Chile INACAP
Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh)
Universidad SEK
Universidad Finis Terrae
Universidad de Viña del Mar (UVM)
Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez (UCSH)
Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano
Universidad de Antofagasta
Universidad Santo Tomás (UST)
Universidad de Magallanes
Universidad de Atacama
Universidad Católica del Maule (UCM)
Universidad Arturo Prat
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
Universidad de Playa Ancha