Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Overview

One of Chile's oldest public universities, this institution was founded in 1849 and has evolved significantly over time. Originally the Escuela de Artes y Oficios, it became the Universidad Técnica del Estado in 1947 and was restructured into its current form in 1981. The campus in Santiago is among the largest university spaces in the country and is ranked #490 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

The university offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs across science, technology, arts, and humanities. It is known for academic excellence and humanistic values, with a strong commitment to continuing education and technical assistance. Research and innovation are core priorities, with active collaboration with private enterprises and government institutions. Its initiatives contribute notably to Chile's social and economic development.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +56 2 2718 0076
• Website: usach.cl
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/universidad-de-santiago-de-chile

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• scientific conferences
• community service programs
• social responsibility
• lifelong learning
• international research collaboration
• research centers
• research and innovation
• health sciences
• academic programs
• environmental sciences
• public policy analysis
• health sciences education
• higher education
• research funding
• professional development
• laboratories
• industrial partnerships
• technological facilities
• laboratory facilities
• social sciences policy
• public policy
• government
• international partnerships
• student mobility
• applied health sciences
• scientific publications
• applied research
• public health research
• cultural preservation projects
• technology transfer
• chile
• multidisciplinary research
• innovative teaching
• innovative teaching methods
• social sciences research
• community engagement
• student support services
• technology incubators
• industrial innovation
• applied sciences
• community-based programs
• educational innovation
• technology transfer offices
• educational excellence
• university governance
• university-based startups
• sustainable development
• faculty research
• engineering programs
• public higher education
• research output
• social impact
• multidisciplinary programs
• industry-academia collaboration
• research and development
• social impact research
• international collaboration
• applied engineering research
• community services
• cultural activities
• technological innovation
• engineering research
• technological development
• social sciences
• technological research
• postgraduate education
• research collaboration
• interdisciplinary research
• sustainable development projects
• environmental sustainability
• community health initiatives
• industry collaboration
• postgraduate programs
• community programs
• social sciences innovation
• community outreach
• university publications
• scientific research
• research in social innovation
• academic accreditation
• industrial engineering innovations
• advanced laboratories
• community development
• international research networks
• student services
• industrial technology transfer
• public sector engagement
• public sector partnership
• cultural heritage projects
• health technology research
• cultural programs
• public university
• public policy research
• research in renewable energy
• academic excellence
• technological solutions for industry
• industry partnerships
• b2b
• non-profit
• consulting
• services
• colleges, universities, and professional schools
• sustainability
• engineering
• mining
• biotechnology
• education management
• governments
• environmental services
• renewables & environment
• research & development
• education
• hospital & health care
• nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• Amazon SES
• Apache
• Bootstrap Framework
• CrazyEgg
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Drupal
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Gmail
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Analytics
• Google Apps
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Tag Manager
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Moodle
• Netlify
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Python
• Remote
• Typekit
• Ubuntu
• Webex
• WordPress.org
• YouTube
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Corporación Municipal de Cultura de San Joaquín