Chile continues to stand out in the field of higher education in Latin America. According to the THE 2024 ranking (), The country has 23 universities among the 100 best in the region, which reflects the high quality and specialization of its Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Chile’s geographic and climatic diversity allows for the development of unique programs in areas such as the environment, renewable energy, astronomy, engineering and mining, as well as in business, ICT and health.
To explore these educational opportunities, On August 15 and 16, the free fair ‘Studying in Chile: postgraduate and continuing education’ will be held at the University of La Salle, in Bogotá. The event will take place on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Those interested must register on the website learnchile.cl to attend.
During the fair, 11 Chilean institutions will present their master’s, doctoral, MBA, technical and continuing education programs. Information will also be provided on immigration procedures, degree validation and financing options. In addition, You will be able to learn about the scholarships available through the Chilean Agency for International Development Cooperation (AGCID) and the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID), as well as those offered by participating institutions.
The fair will take place after the Latin American and Caribbean Conference for the Internationalization of Higher Education (LACHEC), also at the Universidad de la Salle, where Learn Chile will have a stand.
This fair represents an opportunity to learn about educational options in Chile and explore academic opportunities in a country recognized for its excellence in higher education.
Participating universities
- Duoc UC – Professional Institute of the Duoc UC Foundation of the Catholic University of Maule.
- Catholic University of the North
- University of Chile
- University of the Americas
- University of the Andes
- University of O’Higgins
- University of Talca
- San Sebastian University
- Federico Santa Maria Technical University
- Viña del Mar University
Why study in Chile?
Chile and Colombia are part of the Pacific Alliance (along with Mexico and Peru), an agreement that promotes collaboration between universities by fostering cooperation networks, scholarships and financing for students and professionals, facilitating the reciprocal validation of degrees and diplomas obtained abroad.
The ‘Study in Chile’ fair highlights the fact that Chile is ranked first in the Innovation and Competitiveness rankings (World Bank, WIPO) among the reasons for choosing the southern country as a destination for studying. In addition, the ranking placed the country in third place with 23 of the 100 best universities in the region.
Similarly, in the , Chile is ranked second in South America in scientific production, a classification that evaluates the scientific production of institutions around the world based on articles published in high-quality specialized journals in the areas of Chemistry, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences and Physical Sciences.
