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Strategic axis: International Expansion

Discover how UC Chile goes out into the world through news about students, academics, partnerships and international forums.


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…

A visitor observing exhibits at the Museum of Memory and Human Rights in Chile, showcasing photographs and documents related to historical events.

International Course Explores the Global Importance of Memory and Human Rights

UC Chile and UC Davis joined forces to reflect on memory and human rights. Through the social sciences, both institutions strengthened their collaborative…

Group photo of HUC member university representatives in front of a historic building during the conference.

HUC: A Hemispheric Alliance for Innovation and Sustainability

The Hemispheric University Consortium (HUC), chaired by UC Chile, unites fourteen universities across the Americas with a shared commitment to the United…

Group photo of students, judges, and organizers at the final round of the Youth Challenge to Alleviate Poverty competition at UC Chile.

Chinese and Chilean Students Seek Innovative Solutions to Fight Poverty

The "Youth Challenge to Alleviate Poverty" is a competition hosted by Tsinghua University in China, inviting student teams from Latin America to develop…

Group of international students and staff gathered outdoors at UC Chile, with city buildings and trees in the background.

UC Chile Expands Support for Its International Community

Through the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, UC Chile has established two coordination offices to streamline the integration process for…

Matilde Gaete, a UC Chile engineering student, participates in a flight simulator as part of her aerospace training.

UC Chile Student Aspires to Become the First Chilean Female Astronaut

Matilde Gaete, a UC Chile student was selected for prestigious astronaut training at the International Academy of Astronautics, Florida, USA.

A group of women dressed in vibrant traditional attire perform a cultural dance. They wear red and gold outfits adorned with intricate patterns, along with colorful floral headpieces. The dancers move gracefully, smiling as they showcase their traditional choreography. In the background, there is a banner indicating an event at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, celebrating a cultural festival.

Cultural weeks that open campuses to the world

Over 9,000 members of the UC Chile community have explored and learned about diverse countries, including Indonesia, France, and South Africa, thanks to an…

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…

Students of University of Singapore in the exhibition hall Aula de Arte y Artesanía de los Pueblos Originarios

Global Startups Program: Innovating with Singapore

UC Chile collaborative initiative with the National University of Singapore, allows Singaporean students to carry out their internship in Chilean Startups…

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…

UC Chile joined the International Sustainable Campus Network

In pursuit of our committed goal of carbon neutrality by 2038, UC Chile joined the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN), network that brings…

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…