Colleges & Universities in Chile

University of La Frontera

country rank  13
world rank  2505

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Overview

Founded in 1981, the Universidad de La Frontera (University of La Frontera) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Temuco (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Araucania. This institution also has a branch campus in Angol and Pucón. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 44-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFRO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of La Frontera's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of La Frontera's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of La Frontera' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

University of La Frontera's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of La Frontera
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UFRO
Founded 1981
Motto Itinerarium mentis ad veritatem
Colours Blue and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Avenida Francisco Salazar Nº 01145
Temuco
4811230 Araucania
Chile
University of La Frontera's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of La Frontera Phone Number (45) 232 5000
University of La Frontera Fax Number (45) 259 2822
Other locations Angol and Pucón

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de La Frontera is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de La Frontera's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de La Frontera categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universidad de La Frontera.



University of La Frontera: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

University of La Frontera's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of La Frontera's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of La Frontera's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of La Frontera has more than 100 international students.

University of La Frontera's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Francisco Salazar Nº 01145
Temuco 4811230
(45) 232 5012
800 600 450

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

University of La Frontera's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of La Frontera's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


University of La Frontera's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of La Frontera's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of La Frontera's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of La Frontera's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of La Frontera's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of La Frontera is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


University of La Frontera's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of La Frontera's Library


University of La Frontera's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of La Frontera's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of La Frontera's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


University of La Frontera's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of La Frontera's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of La Frontera's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of La Frontera's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of La Frontera's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of La Frontera's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of La Frontera is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1981


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de La Frontera's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agency for Quality Assurance by Accreditation of Study Programmes (AQAS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de La Frontera's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • CUECH
  • AUR
  • CUECH
  • AUIP


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad de La Frontera 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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