Our University
The University of Santiago of Chile is a public state university founded as the School of Art and Trades in 1849 by President Manuel Bulnes. Since its establishment, this institution has provided important advancements towards the development of the country.
Currently, the University has prioritised an active and central role in the development of the country, from an institutional and academic context that favours social mobility and seeks to achieve the highest quality standards in the creation, preservation, communication and application of knowledge.
The core values that define the actions of the University and unite it as a community are: excellence, respect for individuals, freedom of thought and expression, diversity, pluralism, cooperation, inclusion and social responsibility, guidance for future generations, transparency and integrity. Through the exercise of these values, the University aspires to make a significant contribution to the development of the country through teaching, research, outreach, and its commitment to serving society.
Building on this institutional ethos, the University of Santiago presents itself as a centre of learning that educates highly competent professionals who engage constructively with both national and international contexts, demonstrate entrepreneurship and innovation in adverse environments, and are committed to overcoming social and economic inequalities.
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Mission
The University of Santiago de Chile is a public, state-run institution of higher education, with full autonomy and a proud tradition of contributing to the country's progress for over a century.
Its purpose is to create, preserve, share and apply knowledge for the benefit of society, through teaching, research and outreach.
The University’s mission is to provide the conditions and opportunities that enable future generations to advance knowledge, support its transfer, and promote its continuous development, all in service of national growth within a global society.
In carrying out its institutional role, the University is committed to achieving the highest standards of quality, innovation and relevance, while fostering an environment of mutual respect, freedom of thought, diversity and social inclusion. It encourages open spaces for debate and critical thinking through interdisciplinary and pluralist dialogue.
This mission is reflected in the education of individuals by enriching their cultural capital, strengthening their social commitment, and encouraging an openness to knowledge and awareness of their place in both national and international contexts.
Vision
As a longstanding contributor to the country’s development, the University of Santiago de Chile sees itself as an inclusive academic community that grows and evolves responsibly in key and relevant areas. It aims to contribute effectively to the expansion of knowledge and the creation of public goods essential for building a democratic and fair society.
The Vice-Rector’s Office for Graduate Studies at the University of Santiago de Chile is responsible for developing and implementing postgraduate education policies. It also monitors the management of postgraduate programmes in coordination with the Vice-Rector’s Office for Research, Development and Innovation.
See our Vice-Rector's Office Management Report 2022 here.