Master’s in Computer Engineering

Admissions
Enquiries should be directed to the Programme Office
Mode of study
On-site
Duration
4 semesters
Enrolment fees
CLP $173,888 per semester
Tuition fees
CLP $4,314,805 annually
Master’s in Computer Engineering
Programme director
Dr. Mario Inostroza
mario.inostroza@usach.cl
Contact

Elizabeth Hernández
elizabeth.hernandez.c@usach.cl

Accreditation
Accredited for six years by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile), from 17 December 2025 to 17 December 2031.
Programme details
This is a professionally oriented programme focused on the application of computing knowledge in the fields of Biology and Medicine, Scalable Web Applications and Systems, and Complex Systems. The Master’s programme aims to train professionals capable of applying advanced knowledge in computational intelligence, engineering optimisation, and data processing to address problems within one of the programme’s areas of specialisation.

Its research areas include Scalable Web Applications and Systems; Biology and Medicine; and Complex Systems.
Who is it for
The programme is intended for applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree and/or a professional qualification, equivalent in level and content to a bachelor’s degree of at least eight semesters, in the field of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related area of Engineering. The Programme Committee will evaluate the relevance of each applicant’s academic background.
Entry requirements

Curriculum Vitae, birth certificate, original degree certificate or professional qualification (or a notarised photocopy). The undergraduate programme must have a minimum duration of eight semesters. An original or notarised copy of the undergraduate academic transcript must also be submitted, indicating the semesters or years completed. In cases involving credit transfer, the original or notarised transcript of the validated courses must be provided.

For international applicants, the following must also be included:

A photocopy of the passport and/or a notarised copy of the national identity card, if available.

The academic transcript must include a certified equivalency to the 1 to 7 grading scale used in Chile, issued by the home university. If the university does not issue a certificate of equivalency, the applicant must submit a statement from the university confirming this. In cases of credit transfer, the original or notarised transcript of the validated courses must also be included.

Degree certificates and academic transcripts must be legalised through diplomatic channels or, where applicable, bear the Hague Apostille.

*The Programme may request additional documentation.

Scholarships

Tuition Discounts (not cumulative):

50% discount on the total cost of the programme for USACH staff members.

Between 50% and 100% discount on the total cost of the programme for regular students of the Master’s in Computer Engineering who qualify for a scholarship, in accordance with Exempt Resolution No. 4,459 of 26 July 1996, issued by the Rector of USACH, which regulates the granting of scholarships for students enrolled in the Master's Programme in Computer Engineering.

50% discount on the total cost of the programme for graduates of USACH undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, in accordance with Exempt Resolution No. 8,320 of 2 December 2019, issued by the Rector of USACH, which defines postgraduate benefits for USACH alumni.

¿Cómo postular a un Programa de Postgrado de la Universidad de Santiago?

Para postular debe ingresar al link Postular aquí en la página web de la Dirección de Postgrado.
 

¿Puedo postular directamente al Programa a través de la página del Programa?

Todas las postulaciones son gestionadas a través de la Vicerrectoría de Postgrado, que recepciona las postulaciones y las deriva a cada Facultad.

¿Qué datos debo proporcionar en mi postulación?

Es importante proporcionar todos los datos y copias escaneadas de la documentación requerida obligatoriamente en el fomulario de postulación online, además de la información específica que requiere cada Programa (ej: certificado de ranking, cartas de recomendación, carta de motivación, etc.)

¿Qué documentos son importantes?

Cada programa tiene requisitos de ingreso. Para hacer la postulación es necesario revisar los requisitos de ingreso del programa y aportar los documentos que son requeridos de forma obligatoria para la postulación.

¿En qué momento debo presentar los documentos originales?

Los documentos originales, o copias debidamente legalizadas deben enviarse una vez aceptada la postulación, para iniciar el trámite de formalización de ingreso de alumno regular.

¿Dónde estamos ubicados?

Nos encontramos en el límite de la Comuna de Santiago y la comuna de Estación Central, a pasos del metro Estación Central y de la estación de ferrocarril y buses interubanos. Por lo que si vienes de otras ciudades a desarrollar tu programa, será fácil movilizarte. Te invitamos a conocer nuestro campus único de 32 hectáreas ingresando a: http://www.usach.cl/conoce-nuestro-campus 

Solicitud de información

Para consultas o solicitud adicional de información enviar un correo electrónico a la dirección, consultas.postgrado@usach.cl