Catholic University of the North: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1779 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 97 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 13 of 60 | In Chile |
| # 520 of 14,131 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
46%
Enrollment
33,971
Religion
Christian
Languages
Spanish
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media) and entrance examination (PSU). Special admissions for professionals and foreign students. |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 33,971 |
We've calculated the 46% acceptance rate for Catholic University of the North based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Catholic University of the North.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Catholic University of the North faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Catholic University of the North.
Centre : Distance Education
Distance Education
Faculty : Architecture, Civil Construction and Civil Engineering
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Faculty : Economics and Administration
Accountancy
Administration
Business and Commerce
Economics
Management
Faculty : Engineering and Geological Science
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geology
Industrial Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Faculty : Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Journalism
Law
Philosophy
Psychology
Religious Studies
Theology
Faculty : Law
Law
Faculty : Marine Science
Aquaculture
Marine Biology
Marine Science and Oceanography
Faculty : Medicine
Biomedicine
Medicine
Public Health
Faculty : Science
Astronomy and Space Science
Chemistry
Computer Education
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics Education
Natural Sciences
Pharmacy
Physics
Statistics
Institute : Applied Economics
Economics
Institute : Archeological Research
Anthropology
Archaeology
Institute : Astronomy
Astronomy and Space Science
School : Commercial Engineering
Business and Commerce
School : Journalism
Information Sciences
Journalism
Mass Communication
School : Psychology
Psychology
School : Theology
Theology
Programs and Degrees
Licenciatura
Accountancy
Administration
Anthropology
Aquaculture
Archaeology
Architecture
Arts and Humanities
Astronomy and Space Science
Biomedicine
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Arts
Computer Education
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering
Distance Education
Economics
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Geology
Industrial Engineering
Information Sciences
Journalism
Law
Management
Marine Biology
Marine Science and Oceanography
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics Education
Medicine
Metallurgical Engineering
Natural Sciences
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Public Health
Religious Studies
Secondary Education
Statistics
Theology
Post-título/Diploma
Ethics
Religion
Magister
Architecture
Business Administration
Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geology
Government
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Law
Mathematics
Mining Engineering
Physics
Public Administration
Public Health
Regional Studies
Doctorado
Anthropology
Aquaculture
Biology
Ecology
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Research profile
Catholic University of the North has published 10,675 scientific papers with 177,191 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Philosophy, Geography and Cartography, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,911
/ 88,693
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
5,877
/ 132,245
|
| Biology |
4,871
/ 115,526
|
| Physics |
4,130
/ 77,699
|
| Engineering |
3,780
/ 78,046
|
| Geology |
3,641
/ 98,305
|
| Chemistry |
3,582
/ 78,771
|
| Philosophy |
3,580
/ 31,546
|
| Geography and Cartography |
3,336
/ 75,813
|
| Ecology |
3,179
/ 87,336
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,707
/ 45,337
|
| Computer Science |
2,630
/ 51,291
|
| Political Science |
2,378
/ 31,374
|
| Paleontology |
2,346
/ 64,496
|
| Medicine |
2,320
/ 41,020
|
| Sociology |
1,791
/ 33,673
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,759
/ 33,148
|
| Materials Science |
1,695
/ 28,620
|
| Law |
1,633
/ 28,462
|
| Genetics |
1,548
/ 30,456
|
| History |
1,538
/ 39,731
|
| Oceanography |
1,521
/ 52,273
|
| Mathematics |
1,484
/ 25,272
|
| Archaeology |
1,464
/ 38,888
|
| Biochemistry |
1,447
/ 27,473
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
1,409
/ 39,390
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,355
/ 29,313
|
| Business |
1,220
/ 18,451
|
| Psychology |
1,203
/ 19,387
|
| Botany |
1,178
/ 28,607
|
| Statistics |
1,105
/ 21,816
|
| Economics |
985
/ 18,806
|
| Metallurgy |
928
/ 16,500
|
| Demography |
890
/ 20,310
|
| Public Health |
865
/ 20,071
|
| Earth science and Geoscience |
847
/ 29,735
|
| Zoology |
831
/ 18,386
|
| Optics |
826
/ 21,889
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
800
/ 9,475
|
| Computer Vision |
689
/ 19,349
|
Annual publication & citation counts
11 Notable alumni
1. Paulina Núñez Urrutia
1982-. (aged 44)
lawyer
politician
Paulina Andrea Núñez Urrutia is a Chilean lawyer, academic and politician affiliated with the National Renewal (RN) party.
2. CatFddkidalina Pérez Salinasdkeijeoeje
1990-. (aged 36)
lawyer
politician
Catalina Ilona Io Pérez Salinas is a Chilean lawyer, politician, and activist. She currently serves as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile, representing the District 3 for the 2022–2026 term, and from January 2019 to June 2021 was president of the Democratic Revolution party.
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3. Daniella Cicardini
1987-. (aged 39)
politician
marine biologist
Daniella Valentina Cicardini Milla is a Chilean politician who serves as deputy.
4. Aurora Williams
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
Aurora Elvira Williams Baussa is a Chilean economist and politician affiliated with the Radical Party (PR). She currently serves as Minister of Mining under President Gabriel Boric, having been reappointed to the post in August 2023. She previously held the same position during the second administration of President Michelle Bachelet from 2014 to 2018, becoming the first and, so far,...
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All 11 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UCNUniversidad Católica del Norte
Founded
1956
Motto
Ver más allá
Colors
orange, white, light blue
Academic calendar
March to December (March - July; August-December)
Address
Avenida Angamos 0610 Casilla 1280 Antofagasta, Antofagasta Chile
City Population
349,000
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