International outlook
Universidad Viña del Mar is an autonomous private Chilean university based in the Valparaíso Region. It is defined by its regional roots and its international character, and by an inclusive commitment that runs through its entire educational project.
An inclusive university, connected to the world
Its mission is to provide access to quality education in a critical and diverse environment, training capable, principled graduates and professionals, and contributing to the development of society with an inclusive commitment rooted in the Valparaíso Region and the country as a whole. That commitment takes shape in bridging and support programmes that accompany students throughout their studies.
UVM also places internationalisation at the heart of its academic work, with mobility programmes, the hosting of international students, and a fully online postgraduate and continuing education offering, UVM Global, aimed at professionals across Latin America.
Areas
of knowledge
The institution organises its academic offering into four faculties: Architecture, Communications and Design; Life Sciences; Legal, Social and Educational Sciences; and Engineering, Business and Agri-environmental Sciences.
Its fields of study span architecture, design and journalism; the health sciences; law and education; and engineering, business and agri-environmental sciences. Alongside its undergraduate degrees, it delivers master’s degrees, diplomas and continuing education programmes.
+9.000
Undergraduate and postgraduate students
16.000
Alumni throughout its history
900
Academic staff
Advanced level
Institutional accreditation from Chile’s CNA
