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 areas, according to the 2024 QS Rankings. The top-ranked discipline is Civil Engineering, ranking 29th, followed closely by Architecture and Law, at 30th and 31st, respectively. "This ranking underscores a significant growth in the quality and international recognition of UC Chile," said University President Ignacio Sánchez.
photo_camera The British company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the fourteenth edition of its Rankings by Subject. The results show UC Chile among the best schools in the world in 37 disciplines. Photo Office of Communication.
The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject positions UC Chile as Chile's top institution, excelling in 37 disciplines globally (up by 3 from last year), with 12 in the top 50 (double the amount from the previous year), and 22 in the top 100.
Among them, Civil Engineering leads at No. 29, followed by Architecture (30), Law (31), Education (33), Theology (34), Administration and Social Policy (37), Arts and Design (38), Modern Languages (41), Communications and Media Studies (43), Political and International Studies (43), Geography (48), and Accounting and Finance (50).
Among the top 50 worldwide are:
• No. 29 Civil Engineering
• No. 30 Architecture
• No. 31 Law
• No. 33 Education
• No. 34 Theology
• No. 37 Administration and Social Policy
• No. 38 Arts and Design
• No. 41 Modern Languages
• No. 43 Communications and Media Studies
• No. 43 Political and International Studies
• No. 48 Geography
• No. 50 Accounting and Finance
QS also ranks institutions into five broad academic categories: Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Sciences and Medicine; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences and Management. UC Chile is ranked No. 24 in the world in Social Sciences and Management, No. 25 in Arts and Humanities, No. 92 in Engineering and Technology, No. 146 in Life Sciences and Medicine, and No. 147 in Natural Sciences. In all these major disciplines, UC Chile ranked first at the national level.
“This is fantastic news for UC Chile, our country, and a testament to the dedication of our community members who have contributed generously to this shared achievement.” - UC Chile President Ignacio Sánchez.
Overall Results
Since 2004, the British company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has been compiling the QS World University Rankings, one of the most widely recognized and utilized global university rankings. In 2011, in response to the growing need for more detailed studies to enable institutional comparison at the discipline level, the company introduced the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The 2024 version of these rankings assessed the programs of 1,559 higher education institutions from 149 countries.The ones with the highest representation in the ranking are the United States (213), the United Kingdom (103), and China (101).
Among the top-ranked institutions, Harvard University stands out, leading the study with 15 disciplines securing the first position. Following closely is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with 11 disciplines claiming the top spot. In the broader academic categories, Harvard takes the lead in arts and humanities, life sciences and medicine, natural sciences, as well as social sciences and management. MIT leads in engineering and technology.
In Latin America, 113 institutions (four less than last year) were recognized among the world's best universities in various disciplines according to the 2024 QS Rankings. The University of Sao Paulo leads claiming a position in 48 out of the 55 disciplines, with 43 of them within the top 100, making it the region's most prominently featured university. Following closely are the Autonomous University of México, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and UC Chile (with a total of 37 ranked disciplines, 22 of which are in the top 100).
At the national level, 18 universities are featured in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, each excelling in at least one area. Leading the pack are UC Chile and University of Chile, ranked in 37 and 25 specific disciplines, respectively. Following closely are University of Santiago de Chile (USACH, by its Spanish acronym) with 21 disciplines, University of Concepción with 19, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV, by its Spanish acronym) with 12.
“In the top 100, we’ve witnessed significant growth, with our presence expanding across virtually all disciplines, garnering increasing international recognition,” said UC Chile President Ignacio Sánchez.
Commitment of the University Community
According to President Ignacio Sánchez, the Rankings by Subject underscore a significant growth in the quality and international recognition of UC Chile. "Some results truly stand out, such as the remarkable advancement from 5 to12 areas ranked within the top 50 globally. This is a testament to the exceptional dedication and effort of our entire university community, especially in these specific fields."
“In the top 100, we've witnessed significant growth, with our presence expanding across virtually all disciplines, garnering increasing international recognition. We should also take pride in the advancement of other universities in the country, signifying the growing international recognition of the Chilean university system,” he added.
“We boast several areas ranking within the top 30 globally…, making our university even more attractive to professors, students, academics, and researchers worldwide. We're increasing our presence in the global university landscape, both in generating new knowledge and in our graduates being sought after for employment opportunities worldwide, not just in Latin America. Our university maintains a significant leadership role in Latin America, further solidifying its position regionally and internationally," he emphasized.
“I anticipate that these QS rankings will further strengthen our global standing, fostering continued growth and expanding our presence both regionally and internationally. This is fantastic news for UC Chile, our country, and a testament to the dedication of our community members who have contributed generously to this shared achievement.”
“Thanks to its international prestige and strong performance in the research and reputation evaluations, UC Chile continues to shine as the Chilean university with the highest number of disciplines featured in the QS Rankings. We take pride in having 37 of our disciplines recognized among the world’s best, with 22 securing positions in the top 100,” stated UC Chile Provost Guillermo Marshall.
For his part, Provost Guillermo Marshall said: “Thanks to its international prestige and strong performance in the research and reputation evaluations, UC Chile continues to shine as the Chilean university with the highest number of disciplines featured in the QS Rankings. We take pride in having 37 of our disciplines recognized among the world’s best.”
Methodology
Since 2004, the British company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has been compiling the QS World University Rankings, which is one of the most widely recognized and utilized university rankings globally, alongside the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Times Magazine.
In response to the growing need for detailed studies enabling institutional comparison at the discipline level, QS has been producing university rankings by subject (QS World University Rankings® by Subject) since 2011. The 14th version of this study was published on April 10, 2024.
The 2024 edition of the ranking measures 55 specific disciplines grouped into 5 major academic areas: Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Sciences and Medicine; Natural Sciences; Social Sciences and Management.
The ranking includes the top universities in the world for each of these disciplines (between 20 and 720 institutions are included in each ranking, depending on the discipline). In summary, the study entails the creation of 55 distinct rankings, one for each of the disciplines under consideration. Additionally, QS conducts rankings for the 5 major academic areas mentioned previously.
