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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)

QS #131
Santiago, Chile
Est. 1888
30,000 students
English Programs Available
PrivateLatin AmericaChile
Official Website

About Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)

PUC Chile is one of Latin America's top universities, consistently ranking among the region's best. It is known for its strong programs in engineering, medicine, and social sciences, and has a beautiful campus in Santiago.

Popular Subjects

EngineeringMedicineLawArchitectureSciencesHumanities

Research Focus

Astronomy, Seismology, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences

Notable Alumni

Sebastián PiñeraMichelle Bachelet

Key Statistics

Total Students
30,000
International Students
3,000
Acceptance Rate
15%
Founded
1888

Annual Tuition

Local Students$8,000
International$10,000

Figures in USD per year (approximate)

English Requirements

IELTS (minimum)6
TOEFL iBT (minimum)79
Teaching LanguageMixed
English-medium programs available

Campus

Main campus in San Joaquín, Santiago

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