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 listedPontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV)
#1228Private20 20 programs· Prestigious Catholic university in Valparaíso, founded in 1928, strong in engineering and marine sciences.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)
#357Private30 30 programs· Catholic university in Santiago, consistently ranked first in Chile and among the best in Latin America.
Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano
Private11 11 programs· Private Santiago university devoted to the humanities, social sciences and civic engagement.
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI)
#1030Private16 16 programs· Elite private university specialized in business, law and engineering, pioneer of the MBA in Chile.
Universidad Adventista de Chile (UNACH)
Private11 11 programs· Private Adventist university in Chillán, combining academic excellence with Christian values.
Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB)
#1235Private20 20 programs· One of Chile's largest private universities, recognized for its strong international outlook.
Universidad Arturo Prat
Public13 13 programs· Public university in Iquique, the Atacama Desert's free port, oriented toward the sea and mining.
Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh)
#1305Private12 12 programs· Historic university in Valdivia, excelling in agronomy, veterinary and environmental sciences.
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
#1507Private13 13 programs· Private university with campuses in Talca, Santiago and Temuco, known for health sciences and law.
Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins (UBO)
#1707Private13 13 programs· Private Santiago university dedicated to social sciences, education and engineering.
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción (UCSC)
#1605Private14 14 programs· Catholic private university in Concepción, known for its health and science programs.
Universidad Católica de Temuco (UCT)
#1706Private13 13 programs· Catholic private university in Temuco, Araucanía, known for its health and education programs.
Universidad Católica del Maule (UCM)
#1804Private14 14 programs· Catholic private university in Talca, known for accessible health and engineering programs.
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN)
#1506Private17 17 programs· Catholic university in Antofagasta, renowned for geology and Atacama Desert sciences.
Universidad Católica Silva Henríquez (UCSH)
Private12 12 programs· Private Salesian university in Santiago, committed to social work, education and theology.
Universidad Central de Chile
Private14 14 programs· Private Santiago university known for its law school, architecture and social sciences.
Universidad de Aconcagua
Private9 9 programs· Private university in the Valparaíso region, focused on health and applied professions.
Universidad de Antofagasta
#1603Public15 15 programs· Public university in Chile's Great North, recognized for its medicine and geosciences programs.
Universidad de Atacama
Public12 12 programs· Public university in Copiapó, in the Atacama Desert, closely tied to the mining industry.
Universidad de Aysén
Public8 8 programs· Young public university in Coyhaique, Chilean Patagonia, dedicated to southern territories.
Universidad de O'Higgins
Public10 10 programs· Public university in Rancagua, at the heart of the O'Higgins wine and mining region.
Universidad de La Frontera
#1302Public15 15 programs· Public university in Temuco, Araucanía, recognized for its health and engineering programs.
Universidad de La Serena
#1402Public· Public university in northern Chile, renowned for astronomy at the gateway to the Atacama observatories.
Universidad de Magallanes
Public12 12 programs· Public university in Punta Arenas, gateway to Chilean Patagonia and Antarctica.