Austral University of Chile
(UACh)
About
Austral University of Chile is a Chilean research university based primarily in Valdivia, with satellite campuses in Puerto Montt and Coyhaique. Founded on September 7, 1954, it is one of the eight original Chilean Traditional Universities. It operates as a nonprofit self-owned corporation under private law, and receives significant state-funding.
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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ARWU
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Education | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 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
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =320 | 35.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =622 | 35.1 | 2026 |