Federico Santa María Technical University
(UTFSM)
About
The Federico Santa María Technical University is a Chilean university member of the Rector's Council (CRUCh), founded in 1931 in Valparaíso, Chile.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 19,907
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 26 : 74
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2019 |
| Automation & Control | 101-150 | - | 2020 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
QS
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =273 | 66.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 297 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 455 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =758 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =860 | 36.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,468 | 36.9 | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsresearch center in Valparaiso, Chile
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Federico Santa María Technical University?
Federico Santa María Technical University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,207.
When was Federico Santa María Technical University founded?
Federico Santa María Technical University was founded in 1929.
What are the top subjects at Federico Santa María Technical University?
Top subjects at Federico Santa María Technical University include: Mining & Mineral Engineering, Automation & Control, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Where is Federico Santa María Technical University located?
Federico Santa María Technical University is located in Valparaíso, Chile.