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Universidad Católica del Norte
(UCN)
About
Catholic University of the North is a university in Chile. It is part of the Chilean Traditional Universities. It is located in Antofagasta, Chile. The Catholic University of the North was founded on May 31, 1956.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 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
- 11,793
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2022 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 801+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =717 | 33.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =896 | 33.2 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad Católica del Norte?
Universidad Católica del Norte's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,441.
When was Universidad Católica del Norte founded?
Universidad Católica del Norte was founded in 1956.
What are the top subjects at Universidad Católica del Norte?
Top subjects at Universidad Católica del Norte include: Mining & Mineral Engineering, Earth & Marine Sciences, Ecology, Psychology, Plant and Animal Science.
Where is Universidad Católica del Norte located?
Universidad Católica del Norte is located in Antofagasta, Chile.