Look beyond the university name
The University of Valparaíso (UV) is a state public university in Chile, with its headquarters and the majority of its campuses in the city of Valparaíso. It has several other campuses in the Valparaíso Region and in Santiago, which is 100 km from Valparaiso.
| Location | Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 15,497 |
| Total citations | 405,415 |
| Rector | Osvaldo Corrales |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Valparaíso?
University of Valparaíso offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies, Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena, Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies, Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations, Astronomy and Astrophysical Research.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Valparaíso
According to OpenAlex, University of Valparaíso has 15,497 indexed research works with 405,415 total citations.
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Who leads University of Valparaíso?
The current Rector is Osvaldo Corrales.
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Campus & student life
University of Valparaíso is located in Valparaíso, Valparaiso, Chile.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Valparaíso
Official website: http://www.uv.cl/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Valparaíso founded?
University of Valparaíso was founded in 1981.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the rector?
Osvaldo Corrales.