University of La Frontera: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1611 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 83 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 9 of 60 | In Chile |
| # 593 of 14,131 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
49%
Enrollment
33,971
Languages
Spanish
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 33,971 |
We've calculated the 49% acceptance rate for University of La Frontera 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 University of La Frontera.
| 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.
University of La Frontera faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of La Frontera.
Campus : Malleco
Administration
Education
Primary Education
Campus : Pucon
Administration
Communication Studies
Education
Mathematics Education
Modern Languages
Nursing
Tourism
Faculty : Agronomy and Forestry
Agricultural Engineering
Agriculture
Agronomy
Biotechnology
Forestry
Natural Resources
Faculty : Dentistry
Dentistry
Faculty : Education, Social Sciences and Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Civics
Communication Studies
Development Studies
Education
Educational Testing and Evaluation
Geography
History
Journalism
Literature
Mathematics Education
Modern Languages
Physical Education
Psychology
Regional Studies
Science Education
Social and Community Services
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Sports
Faculty : Engineering and Science
Agricultural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Construction Engineering
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Food Science
Food Technology
Industrial Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Natural Resources
Natural Sciences
Physics
Statistics
Faculty : Law and Business
Accountancy
Administration
Business Administration
Economics
Law
Management
Faculty : Medicine
Dentistry
Dietetics
Epidemiology
Gender Studies
Medical Technology
Medicine
Nursing
Nutrition
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Public Health
Social Work
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Institute : Agro-industry
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Food Technology
Molecular Biology
Soil Science
Institute : Computer Education
Computer Education
Educational Sciences
Information Technology
Institute : Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies
Institute : Local and Regional Development
Regional Planning
Institute : Native Studies
Native American Studies
Natives Education
Programs and Degrees
Licenciatura
Accountancy
Administration
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Engineering
Agriculture
Agronomy
Arts and Humanities
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civics
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer Education
Computer Engineering
Construction Engineering
Dentistry
Development Studies
Dietetics
Economics
Education
Educational Sciences
Educational Testing and Evaluation
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Epidemiology
Food Science
Food Technology
Forestry
Gender Studies
Geography
History
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Journalism
Law
Literature
Management
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Technology
Medicine
Modern Languages
Molecular Biology
Native American Studies
Natives Education
Natural Resources
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Nutrition
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Primary Education
Psychology
Public Health
Regional Planning
Regional Studies
Science Education
Social and Community Services
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Soil Science
Speech Therapy and Audiology
Sports
Statistics
Tourism
Magister
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Dentistry
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Epidemiology
Family Studies
Higher Education Teacher Training
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Natural Resources
Nursing
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Psychology
Public Health
Social Psychology
Social Sciences
Surgery
Vocational Education
Doctorado
Bioengineering
Cell Biology
Educational Sciences
Mathematics
Medicine
Molecular Biology
Natural Resources
Psychology
Social Sciences
Research profile
University of La Frontera has published 13,574 scientific papers with 230,033 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
7,267
/ 97,088
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
6,931
/ 165,868
|
| Medicine |
5,964
/ 132,409
|
| Environmental Science |
5,669
/ 121,527
|
| Chemistry |
4,978
/ 124,314
|
| Philosophy |
4,786
/ 36,018
|
| Engineering |
3,963
/ 98,016
|
| Physics |
3,749
/ 81,432
|
| Biochemistry |
3,101
/ 86,017
|
| Genetics |
3,082
/ 75,232
|
| Geology |
3,015
/ 69,176
|
| Computer Science |
2,903
/ 56,707
|
| Ecology |
2,870
/ 75,313
|
| Pathology |
2,716
/ 77,248
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,668
/ 49,312
|
| Organic chemistry |
2,559
/ 73,181
|
| Political Science |
2,551
/ 35,535
|
| Psychology |
2,274
/ 49,679
|
| Paleontology |
2,227
/ 51,445
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,214
/ 42,688
|
| Sociology |
2,138
/ 42,220
|
| Botany |
2,023
/ 51,528
|
| Mathematics |
1,865
/ 44,535
|
| Materials Science |
1,759
/ 41,836
|
| Surgery |
1,680
/ 46,555
|
| Law |
1,650
/ 32,791
|
| Statistics |
1,570
/ 41,470
|
| History |
1,404
/ 30,315
|
| Archaeology |
1,323
/ 29,509
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
1,254
/ 22,254
|
| Agricultural Science |
1,207
/ 33,177
|
| Business |
1,154
/ 19,098
|
| Psychiatry |
1,139
/ 32,584
|
| Public Health |
1,059
/ 37,534
|
| Demography |
1,009
/ 31,274
|
| Immunology |
881
/ 21,181
|
| Economics |
858
/ 20,567
|
| Radiology |
833
/ 12,779
|
| Metallurgy |
816
/ 24,798
|
| Linguistics |
810
/ 10,653
|
Annual publication & citation counts
6 Notable alumni
1. Jean-Baptiste Dumas
1800-1884 (aged 84)
botanical collector
university teacher
politician
chemist
pharmacist
Jean Baptiste André Dumas was a French chemist, best known for his works on organic analysis and synthesis, as well as the determination of atomic weights (relative atomic masses) and molecular weights by measuring vapor densities. He also developed a method for the analysis of nitrogen in compounds.
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2. Francisco Ortega
1974-. (aged 52)
screenwriter
writer
journalist
Francisco Ortega is a Chilean journalist, novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, podcaster and editor.
3. Carmen Gloria Aravena
1967-. (aged 59)
agricultural engineer
politician
Carmen Gloria Aravena Acuña is a Chilean politician who serves as a member of the Senate of Chile. She is a member of the Republican Party since 2023.
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4. Andrea Parra
1967-. (aged 59)
nurse
politician
Irle Andrea Parra Sauterel is a Chilean nurse and politician of the Party for Democracy (PPD). She has served as councilor of the municipality of Angol, governor of Malleco Province, and in March 2018 became the first woman to represent her region in the Chamber of Deputies for District 22.
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All 6 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UFROUniversidad de La Frontera
Founded
1981
Motto
Itinerarium mentis ad veritatem
Colors
blue, white
Academic calendar
March to December (March - July; August-December)
Address
Avenida Francisco Salazar 01145 Casilla 54-D Temuco, Cautín Chile
City Population
282,000
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