The Universidad de Chile, founded in 1842, is the premier national university of Chile and one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Americas. Following the European tradition, the university comprises 13 faculties, three Interdisciplinary Institutes, and three National Centers. It is the key research institution in the country with projects in all areas of academic inquiry and modern library and telecommunication facilities.

Students can choose from a broad range of course offerings in all disciplines and from a variety of interdisciplinary studies. Given its stature in Chilean higher education, the university has also attracted a significant number of foreign students (approximately 1,100) from all over the world.

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