Why work at UC Chile?
UC Chile strives for excellence in the creation and transfer of knowledge while providing an education rooted in Catholic values, dedicated to preparing individuals for service to the Church and society.
We aim to build a frontier university which grounded in its Catholic identity, envisions new possibilities, expands opportunities, and remains deeply committed to the welfare of society.
We are steadfast in our commitment to quality, honoring our founding mission by upholding rigorous academic standards and adopting international best practices from the world's top universities.
Founded with the mission to offer a distinctive education to the nation's youth, based on the values of the Catholic Church, UC Chile is an institution dedicated to public service. Through our work, we contribute to making Chile a better country.
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Mensaje del Vicerrector
Fernando Purcell Torretti
Vicerrector Académico
El vicerrector académico es la autoridad encargada de elaborar y ejecutar la política académica de la Universidad.
About UC Chile
The University has four campuses in Santiago and one in Villarrica, in southern Chile. Each campus has its own unique identity, reflecting different moments in the University's history. The University is also made up of numerous faculties, which include various schools and institutes, several of which are interdisciplinary. Together, they encompass all areas of knowledge.
120
Years of history
32
Faculties
3.500
Academics
809
Scopus Publications
More about UC Chile
Faculty who have completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad:
26%
Arts & Humanities
24%
STEM
18%
Social Sciences & Education
16%
Medicine & Healthcare sciences
Career development opportunities
Early-Career Development Program
This program supports newly appointed faculty by providing funding to initiate or advance research and diverse creative activities during the early stages of their academic careers at UC Chile.
Certificate in University Teaching
Designed to enhance the teaching competencies of the University's faculty, ensuring high-quality education in alignment with the UC Chile Educational Framework and the Quality Teaching Guiding Principles.
Support for research activities
The Office of Research fosters research in all areas of knowledge, boosts interdisciplinary development and promotes research with an international scope. It supports applications to national and international projects and offers grants to academics.
Fund for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
This fund promotes training in teaching innovation within an international context, enabling professors to adopt innovative practices, apply educational research and master strategies and tools that enhance their teaching skills and the overall teaching-learning process.
Sabbatical Leave
Faculty may request an authorized period of sabbatical leave from the Academic Unit. This time way from their regular activities can be used to engage and advance in research or creative activities, either within Chile or abroad, with the expectation of contributing with valuable academic work to the University.
Pastoral Office for Faculty
The office provides faith-oriented opportunities for faculty and researchers, supporting projects with various objectives, including Christianity, education, research, and creative endeavors.
Faculty Awards and Recognition
Faculty Academic Awards
The University recognizes the work and achievements of its academics with distinctions awarded based on the impact of their work on society and to those who make lasting contributions to the university community.
Tenured Professors
A tenured professorship is the highest academic position to which our professors can aspire.