University of La Serena: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2962 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 202 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 21 of 60 | In Chile |
| # 1145 of 3,607 | For Horticulture |
| Top 1-3 | For 8 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
61%
Enrollment
33,971
Languages
Spanish
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 61% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Licenciade Educación Media) and entrance examination: Academic Aptitude Test |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 33,971 |
We've calculated the 61% acceptance rate for University of La Serena 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 Serena.
| 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 Serena faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of La Serena.
Faculty : Engineering
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Construction Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Food Technology
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics
Mining Engineering
Natural Resources
Faculty : Humanities
Business and Commerce
Design
Educational Administration
English
Music Education
Philosophy
Primary Education
Psychology
Spanish
Special Education
Teacher Training
Translation and Interpretation
Faculty : Sciences
Agricultural Engineering
Arid Land Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Education
Computer Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Physics
Science Education
Faculty : Social, Business and Legal Sciences
Accountancy
Business Administration
Business Computing
Economics
Geography
History
Law
Social Sciences
Programs and Degrees
Licenciatura
Architecture
Dentistry
Education
Engineering
Journalism
Mathematics Education
Nursing
Psychology
Science Education
Post-título/Diploma
Educational Administration
Environmental Management
Epidemiology
Higher Education
Higher Education Teacher Training
Marketing
Social Sciences
Taxation
Technology Education
Magister
Astronomy and Space Science
Business and Commerce
Computer Engineering
Education
Environmental Studies
Food Technology
Industrial Engineering
Latin American Studies
Leadership
Management
Mining Engineering
Occupational Health
Physics
Psychology
Water Management
Doctorado
Astronomy and Space Science
Biology
Education
Environmental Management
Food Technology
Water Science
Research profile
University of La Serena has published 4,367 scientific papers with 101,226 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Environmental Science |
2,164
/ 57,360
|
|---|---|
| Physics |
2,135
/ 63,118
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,075
/ 35,176
|
| Biology |
1,902
/ 53,323
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,706
/ 51,148
|
| Engineering |
1,531
/ 44,269
|
| Computer Science |
1,401
/ 47,791
|
| Chemistry |
1,378
/ 38,563
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,323
/ 34,943
|
| Geology |
1,289
/ 36,956
|
| Philosophy |
1,228
/ 10,887
|
| Ecology |
1,120
/ 33,717
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
1,076
/ 41,348
|
| Paleontology |
932
/ 26,167
|
| Medicine |
809
/ 19,891
|
| Computer Vision |
737
/ 32,092
|
| Organic chemistry |
729
/ 23,498
|
| Botany |
683
/ 21,415
|
| Biochemistry |
658
/ 22,090
|
| Materials Science |
619
/ 15,406
|
| Sociology |
582
/ 14,154
|
| Political Science |
559
/ 7,811
|
| History |
544
/ 14,349
|
| Archaeology |
530
/ 14,141
|
| Mathematics |
487
/ 8,807
|
| Genetics |
447
/ 11,785
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
435
/ 17,352
|
| Optics |
428
/ 16,412
|
| Oceanography |
372
/ 15,085
|
| Statistics |
340
/ 7,378
|
| Nuclear Physics |
326
/ 9,321
|
| Law |
320
/ 7,079
|
| Public Health |
304
/ 9,705
|
| Psychology |
302
/ 6,317
|
| Demography |
301
/ 9,709
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
285
/ 7,438
|
| Business |
274
/ 4,702
|
| Horticulture |
272
/ 10,424
|
| Agricultural Science |
266
/ 10,639
|
| Pathology |
260
/ 6,948
|
Annual publication & citation counts
3 Notable alumni
1. Ricardo Cifuentes
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
Ricardo Óscar Cifuentes Lillo is a Chilean professor and politician.
2. Ernesto Velasco Rodríguez
1963-. (aged 63)
teacher
politician
Ernesto Leonardo Velasco Rodríguez is a Chilean politician and teacher of History and Geography.
3. Mauricio Salazar
1979-. (aged 47)
association football player
association football coach
Mauricio Javier Salazar Durán is a Chilean retired footballer who played as a striker.
All 3 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
USERENAUniversidad de La Serena
Founded
1981
Motto
Tu Universidad Estatal en la Región CoquimboYour State University in the Coquimbo Region
Academic calendar
March to December (March - July; August-December)
Address
Benavente N°980 La Serena, Elqui Chile
City Population
195,000
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