University of Atacama (UDA)
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Founded 1857 as School of Mining and became regional branch of State Technical University 1947. Became independent and acquired present status and title 1981. An autonomous institution financially supported by the State. Teacher education started in the Normal School of Copiapó 1905.
Funding:
Public
Accreditation:
National Accreditation Commission (CNA)
Grades 2
Master's Degree,
Bachelor's Degree
or equivalent
Languages 1
Divisions 6
- Engineering FacultyFields of study: Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology, Business and Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Marketing
- Health Sciences FacultyFields of study: Dietetics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Child Care and Development, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Health Sciences, Nursing
- Humanities and Education FacultyFields of study: Spanish, Preschool Education, Physical Education, Arts and Humanities, Education, English
- Law Faculty
- Natural Sciences FacultyFields of study: Marine Science and Oceanography, Earth Sciences, Health Education, Natural Sciences, Biology, Physics, Nursing, Chemistry
- Technology Institute
Requirements
- Admission details: Secondary school certificate (Licencia de Educación Media) and entrance examination
