Central University of Chile
| Universidad Central de Chile | |
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| Motto | Independencia, Pluralismo, Compromiso |
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Motto in English | Independence, Pluralism, Commitment |
| Type | Private (non-profit) |
| Established | 9 november 1982 |
| President | Ricardo Napadensky Bauzá |
| Rector | Santiago González Larraín |
Academic staff | 1, 060 |
| Students | 12, 137 |
| Undergraduates | 11,539 |
| Postgraduates | 598 |
| Location |
 Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile |
| Colors | Pantone Reflex Blue / Pantone Process Black |
| Website | www.ucentral.cl |
The Central University of Chile (UCEN) (Spanish: Universidad Central de Chile) is the first autonomous private university in Chile, founded in 1982 in Santiago de Chile. It's accredited in the areas of institutional management and undergraduate teaching by the National Accreditation Commission of Chile for a term of four years from December 2008 to December 2012.
The Central University of Chile is structured in nine faculties, in which are held 2 Ph.D. programs, 23 master's programs, 29 undergraduate programs, 6 top-level technical programs and various training programs and continuing education in the areas of Management, Architecture, Social Sciences, Law, Education, Health and Technology.
The Headquarters of Central University of Chile is located in the University District of Santiago, near the Toesca metro station, addition to four campuses, an extension center and a sports center in the heart of the capital, totaling more than 80,000 m² infraestructura. Also has two campus in the cities of Antofagasta and La Serena in the north of Chile.
In 2010 the Central University of Chile established the country's first community college, with support from LaGuardia Community College of the City University of New York [1]
Rector
| Name | Period |
|---|---|
| Carlos Blin Arriagada | 1983–1985 |
| Húgo Gálvez Gajardo | 1985–1995 |
| Vicente Kovacevic Poklepovic | 1995–2000 |
| Gonzalo Hernández Uribe | 2000 |
| René Martínez Lemoine | 2000–2001 |
| Luis Lucero Alday | 2002–2011 |
| Dr. Ignacio Larraechea Loeser | 2011 |
| Dr. Luis Merino Montero | 2011-2012 |
| Rafael Rosell Aiquel | 2012-2015 |
| Santiago González Larraín | 2015- |
Faculties
- Faculty of Architecture
- School of Architecture
- School of Landscape architecture
- Faculty of Communications
- School of Journalism
- School of Advertising
- Faculty of Economics and Management
- School of Economics and Management
- School of Business Administration
- School of Agribusiness
- School of Accounting and Auditing
- Faculty of Education
- School of Pedagogy in Kindergarten
- School of Pedagogy in Primary education
- School of Pedagogy in Special education
- School of Pedagogy in Physical education
- School of Pedagogy in English language
- School of Pedagogy in Science education
- School of Pedagogy in Mathematics education
- Faculty of Engineering
- School of Construction engineering
- School of Computer engineering
- School of Civil engineering
- School of Industrial engineering
- Faculty of Healthcare science
- School of Nursing
- School of Occupational therapy
- School of Medical laboratory scientist
- Faculty of Law
- School of Law
- Faculty of Politics and Government
- School of Public administration
- School of Political science
- Faculty of Social Science
- School of Psychology
- School of Sociology
- School of Social work
- Community College
- School of Computer Network Administration and Security
- School of Computer programming
- School of Telecommunications
- School of Organizational Management
- School of Accounting
- School of Construction
Notable Alumni
- Felipe Harboe. Senator for Senate cirucunscripcion No. 12 (Bio Bio Cordillera).
- Romy Schmidt. Former Minister of National Assets.
International agreements
America
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Argentina
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Bolivia
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Brazil
- La Salle University Center
- Faculty of Sierra Gaucha
- International Faculty of Curitiba
- Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás
- University of Brasilia
- University of Santa Cruz do Sul
- University of the Sinos Valley
- Federal University of Bahia
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Colombia
- Pontifical Xavierian University
- Cooperative University of Colombia
- Saint Buenaventura University
- University of Cauca
- Military University Nueva Granada
- Pontifical Bolivarian University
- Saint Thomas Aquinas University
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Costa Rica
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United States
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Mexico
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Paraguay
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Peru
- National University of Altiplano
- Continental University of Science and Engineering
Europe
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Germany
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Croatia
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Spain
- Alfonso X University
- Autonomous University of Madrid
- University of Castile-La Mancha
- University of Granada
- University of La Laguna
- University of La Rioja
- University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- University of León
- University of Sevilla
- European University of Madrid
- Polytechnic University of Catalonia
- Polytechnic University of Madrid
- Polytechnic University of Valencia
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France
- National School of Architecture and Landscape of Bordeaux
- Higher Institute of Management
- Catholic University of Lyon
- Jean Moulin University Lyon 3
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Israel
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Italy
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Sweden
Campus
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Headquarters of the University
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Almagro Norte Campus
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Vicente Kovacevic I Campus
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Vicente Kovacevic II Campus
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Extension Center
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Sports Center
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Inside view of Vicente Kovacevic II Campus
Student Federation
The Central University of Chile Students Federation (Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad Central de Chile [abbr. FEUCEN]) is an organization that represents all the students of the University with the academic authorities and the CONFECH (Confederation of Chilean Students). The current president of the FEUCEN is Marco Velarde a student from the School of Sociology.
References
- ↑ "Chile's First Community College Remakes Technical Education's Image". The Chronicle of Higher Education. November 7, 2010. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
External links
Coordinates: 33°27′11″S 70°39′37″W / 33.45306°S 70.66028°W