About UC Chile
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile aspires to achieve excellence in the creation and transfer of knowledge and in providing a Catholic-based education to train individuals to serve the Church and society.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile aims to achieve excellence in the creation and transfer of knowledge and in the training and education of people, inspired by Catholic principles and always at the service of the Church and society.
Our Vision
We aim to build a frontier university that, based on its Catholic identity, imagines new realities, expands opportunities, and is committed to society.
Excellence
We have a permanent commitment to quality in our service, in fulfillment of our founding mission. We hold strict and rigorous academic standards and adopt international best practices from top universities around the world.
in Latin America, 2021 QS Ranking
in the world, 2020 QS Ranking
years of accreditation in the 5 areas evaluated by the Chilean National Accreditation Commission (CNA)
in Chilean invention patent applications
Organization
Below you will find the organizational chart of our University.
Our Campuses
The University has four campuses in Santiago and one in Villarrica, in the South of Chile. Each one has its own identity and is linked to a different moment in the university’s history.
Our Faculties, Schools & Institutes
The University is made up of 18 faculties, which include schools and institutes; an interdisciplinary institute, the UC College program and the Villarrica Campus. Together they cover all areas of knowledge.
Our Identity
The UC was born with the mission of offering the country and its young people a distinctive form of education, based on the values of the Catholic Church. We are an institution of public service and vocation, and with our work we generate assets that are oriented towards making Chile a better country.
Our History
From the time of our founders, who envisioned our Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, until today, we have forged a history of service and commitment to our country that fulfills our mission of educating well-rounded people, spreading knowledge and contributing to society’s development.
2020-2025 Development Plan
The Development Plan is structured around ten axes. The first three aim to strengthen what distinguishes and sustains us. The following seven axes constitute the strategic focus.
Associated Organizations
To promote its role beyond the classroom, our University works and collaborates with other institutions. The following are some of the organizations that are associated with UC:
