About
Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) is a traditional Chilean private university. The work of the Penquista community, it is one of the most prestigious in Chile, and considered complex due to its extensive research in the various areas of knowledge. Founded on May 14, 1919, it is the third oldest university in Chile, and one of the 25 universities belonging to the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities.
Ranked Top 613 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 59 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
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27 subjectsARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2023 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Physics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Earth Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | =174 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =380 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 400 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =429 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 447 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =739 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =888 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,282 | 44.3 | 2026 |
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9 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
organization in Concepción, Chile
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