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Academic unit: Office of the President

News about initiatives and events led by the President's Office of UC Chile.

 


Group of board members from Friends UC gathered in a formal meeting room with a cityscape visible through the windows.

UC Chile and Friends UC Strengthen Their Strategic Alliance to Expand Opportunities

During its traditional board meeting in New York, led by UC Chile President Ignacio Sánchez and Friends UC President Sava Thomas, the valuable fundraising…

Lighthouse surrounded by lush greenery on the coast of Tantauco Park, Chiloé Island.

UC Chile and Tantauco Foundation Partner to Advance Research and Training in Conservation

The memorandum of understanding between UC Chile’s Network of Research Centers and Field Stations (RCER) and the Tantauco Park Foundation will promote research…

President Ignacio Sánchez and Lilian Ferrer with Indian Institute of Science authorities

UC Chile authorities open new doors of academic collaboration with India

On an unprecedented trip to India, UC Chile's President, Ignacio Sánchez, accompanied by the Vice President for International Affairs, Lilian Ferrer, met with…

International Association of University Presidents

International Network Addresses Main Challenges of Leadership in Higher Education

The International Association of University Presidents, made up of more than 120 higher education institutions, met at UC Chile to discuss the role of…

University Presidents David Garza, Raquel Bernal and Ignacio Sánchez.

Shaping the Future: Transformative Education in a Changing World

What are the biggest challenges for education worldwide? What role should universities play in addressing them? What type of education should they provide?

UC Chile Ranked Among Top 100 Universities Worldwide, Achieving Goal 14 Years Ahead of Schedule

UC Chile continues to shine in the QS Rankings 2025 and is now among the world's top 100 institutions. The university’s main strengths continue to be academic…

Group of delegates participating in the U21 meeting, in a hall at the University of Hong Kong.

UC Chile at Universitas 21: Building a Global Vision of Future Higher Education

UC Chile President Ignacio Sánchez, along with Vice Presidents Lilian Ferrer and Pedro Bouchon, made significant strides in strengthening the university's…

Students in the hall of the San Joaquin Campus.- Photo: Office of Communication

UC Chile Excels in QS Ranking: Among Global Leaders in 37 Disciplines

Having earned recognition in three additional disciplines compared to the previous year, UC Chile is now ranked among the best institutions in the world in 37…

University of  Barcelona’s Auditorium.

UC Chile Strengthens Ties With the Universities of Barcelona and Ramón Llull

The University President Ignacio Sánchez visited both universities in Barcelona to strengthen academic partnerships and address new areas of joint work.

Photograph of the participants of La Tríada at the Casa Central Campus.

Leading Latin American University Presidents Address Main Higher Education Challenges

Five years after establishing this university alliance, the top officials from UC Chile, Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico, and Universidad de los Andes in…

From left to right, provost from the University of North Texas (EE.UU), Michael McPherson; the director from the International Cape Horn Center (CHIC), Ricardo Rozzi and the UC Chile President Ignacio Sánchez.

UMAG, UC Chile, and CHIC Strengthen University Partnership to Boost Magallanes as a Scientific Hub

The strategic agreement is part of the cooperation of the consortium of national and foreign higher education institutions that support the work of the Cape…

Casa Central facade in the daylight.

UC Chile Climbs in Global Rankings, Maintains Top Spot in Chile

After evaluating nearly 2,500 institutions, prestigious British ranking places Universidad Católica among the best universities in the world. Its strengths…