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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
(PUC)
About
The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile is a traditional private university based in Santiago, Chile. It is one of the thirteen Catholic universities existing in the Chilean university system and one of the two pontifical universities in the country, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. Founded in 1888, it is one of Chile's oldest universities. It is ranked among the to...
The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile is a traditional private university based in Santiago, Chile. It is one of the thirteen Catholic universities existing in the Chilean university system and one of the two pontifical universities in the country, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. Founded in 1888, it is one of Chile's oldest universities. It is ranked among the top universities in Latin America.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 83 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,373
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
47 subjectsARWU
29 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 101–125 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151–175 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
US News
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | 143 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =236 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 281 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 286 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 287 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =291 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 298 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =302 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =326 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =350 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =378 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =407 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =436 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 450 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =649 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =709 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =733 | 55.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =949 | 55.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile?
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =119, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =390.
When was Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile founded?
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile was founded in 1888.
What are the top subjects at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile?
Top subjects at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile include: Arts & Humanities, Art History, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Architecture, Education & Training.
Where is Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile located?
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is located in Santiago, Chile.