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About UTALCA
University of Talca (UTALCA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Talca, Chile. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1981 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-1000. The educational institution is in the top-1500 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
UTALCA does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
Location
Talca, Chile
Establishment year
1981
Students
11,367
International students
99
Female students
51%
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As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UTALCA is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UTALCA will cost local citizens a minimum of 5 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 5,000 USD per year. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local5USD/year
Foreign5,000USD/year
Master
Local5USD/year
Foreign5,000USD/year
UTALCA campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Talca. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Thanks to international exchange programs at UTALCA, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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