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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
(PUCV)
About
The Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (PUCV), also known as Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (UCV), is one of six Catholic universities in Chile and one of the two pontifical universities in the country, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Founded in 1928, it is located in Valparaíso Region and has about 18,000 students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 851 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 28 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
- 18,070
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 43 : 57
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| History | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 251-275 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =297 | 64.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =335 | 63.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-520 | - | 2023 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-620 | - | 2021 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =565 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =704 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =959 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,248 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,424 | 36.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso?
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,230.
When was Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso founded?
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso was founded in 1928.
What are the top subjects at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso?
Top subjects at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso include: Communication & Media Studies, History, Law & Legal Studies, Agricultural Sciences, Linguistics.
Where is Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso located?
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso is located in Valparaíso, Chile.