QS World Ranking
#131
Acceptance Rate
20%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$8,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#38
Santiago
Application Deadline
November 30
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
28,000
students
International Students
7%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Latin America's top Catholic university with world-class research in one of South America's safest cities.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Chile's top university and one of Latin America's finest. Santiago is safe and cosmopolitan.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile)
Acceptance Rate
20%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
November 30
Instruction Language
Spanish/English
School Type
Private
Annual Tuition
$8,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via UC Chile's international admissions portal
- PSU/PAES score or international equivalent (SAT/IB accepted for internationals)
- Spanish proficiency required for most programs
- High school diploma with official apostille
- Personal statement and motivation letter
- Some English-taught programs available in Science and Engineering
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Southern hemisphere calendar.
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- Spanish/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$8,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- November 30
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Private
- Acceptance Rate
- 20%
- QS Best Student City (Santiago)
- #38 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓PUC Merit Scholarship
- ✓OAS Fellowship
Cost of Living — Santiago, Chile
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$1,105
vs. avg US college student
42% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Santiago is modern, safe, and very affordable. Close to ski resorts, wine country, and Pacific beaches. Metro system is efficient and cheap.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) as a US Student
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) is located in Santiago, Chile and is ranked #131in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Business, Medicine, Law, Sciences, and more. Instruction is offered in Spanish/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$8,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 20%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of November 30. Scholarships available include the PUC Merit Scholarship.