CEDEUS Chile Competitors

The Valparaiso University was founded in 1981 and at that time it was one of the most important branches of the Chile University in regions, it is a state education institution, autonomous and certified, its tradition comes from 1911 when the Fiscal Law Class was created in Valparaiso, which is where our Lawfaculty started. In this university we develop activities of education, research and extension in all the 9 faculties; we have 41 undergraduate programs and 32 postgraduate programs,in order to satisfy completely its 18 thousand students and the necessities and interests of the country and mainly of the Valparaiso region. Based on the essential principles of freedom, democracy and pluralism, this university is committed with the development of the culture, trying to integrate sciences, arts, and humanities, using its history and incorporating the new scientific findings, contributing to the evolution and progress of the society.

La Universidad de Concepción es una institución humanista, laica y pluralista, creada por iniciativa de la comunidad de Concepción y constituida como una Corporación de Derecho Privado. Fue fundada el año 1919, siendo la tercera más antigua del país y una de las veinticinco universidades pertenecientes al Consejo de Rectores de las Universidades Chilenas. Sus estatutos la definen como una institución de Educación Superior, cuya misión es crear, transmitir y conservar el saber y la cultura, en sus más diversas manifestaciones.

Its mission is to have both a national and international presence, and promote comprehensive education and academic excellence above all. Since the beginning the USM has developed comprehensive academic programs that not only train good engineers but also globally competent professionals. USM currently maintains links with universities and institutions all over the world.