Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

21 Best Universities in Chile for Literature

Focusing specifically on Literature, our data science engine identified the 21 most influential universities in Chile. Our methodology evaluated 343K subject-specific papers and 5.97M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Santiago

University of Chile

#3 in Latin America #230 in the World

46% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1842 Founded

2

Concepcion

University of Bio Bio

#149 in Latin America #2419 in the World

49% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1988 Founded

3

Vina del Mar

Adolfo Ibanez University

#109 in Latin America #1908 in the World

50% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

4

Santiago

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences

#303 in Latin America #4251 in the World

84% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1889 Founded

5

Antofagasta

Catholic University of the North

#97 in Latin America #1779 in the World

46% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1956 Founded

6

Iquique

Arturo Prat University

#252 in Latin America #3572 in the World

70% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1984 Founded

7

Valparaiso

Federico Santa Maria Technical University

#96 in Latin America #1762 in the World

30% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1931 Founded

8

Temuco

Catholic University of Temuco

#223 in Latin America #3156 in the World

69% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

9

Talca

University of Talca

#95 in Latin America #1753 in the World

42% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1981 Founded

10

Talca

Catholic University of the Maule

#221 in Latin America #3150 in the World

68% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1991 Founded

11

Santiago

Diego Portales University

#78 in Latin America #1549 in the World

50% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1982 Founded

12

Concepcion

Catholic University of the Holy Conception

#215 in Latin America #3098 in the World

67% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1991 Founded

13

Santiago

Andres Bello University

#66 in Latin America #1396 in the World

60% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1988 Founded

14

Arica

University of Tarapaca

#198 in Latin America #2921 in the World

60% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1981 Founded

15

Valparaiso

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

#64 in Latin America #1377 in the World

50% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1928 Founded

16

Concepcion

San Sebastian University

#189 in Latin America #2806 in the World

50% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1990 Founded

17

Valdivia

Southern University of Chile

#60 in Latin America #1294 in the World

45% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1954 Founded

18

Santiago

University of the Andes, Chile

#156 in Latin America #2513 in the World

30% Acceptance

16,544 Enrollment

1989 Founded

19

Santiago

University of Santiago de Chile

#54 in Latin America #1188 in the World

30% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1849 Founded

20

Temuco

Autonomous University of Chile

#154 in Latin America #2502 in the World

45% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

21

Santiago

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

#10 in Latin America #363 in the World

45% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1888 Founded