Catholic University of the Most Holy Conception facts for kids
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Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | July 10th, 1991 |
| Affiliation | Catholic |
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Academic affiliations
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Chilean Traditional Universities |
| Chancellor | Fernando Chomalí |
| Rector | Christian Schmitz Vaccaro |
| Students | 14,447 (2020) |
| Undergraduates | 14,138 |
| Postgraduates | 309 |
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Chile
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The Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción (say "Oo-nee-ver-see-DAHD Kah-TOH-lee-kah deh lah Sahn-TEE-see-mah Kon-sep-SYOHN") is a private university in Chile. Its name means "Catholic University of the Most Immaculate Conception." It is one of the special "Traditional Universities" in Chile.
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University History
The Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción started on July 10, 1991. It was created by Monsignor Antonio Moreno Casamitjana, who was the bishop of the Catholic Church in Concepción. The university was built on the foundation of an older branch campus. This campus belonged to another important university, the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, located in Talcahuano.
How the University Works
This university is a private school, but it also gets some support from the government. It is a member of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (Cruch). This group helps coordinate the work of many universities across Chile. The university is also part of Catholic university groups both in Chile and around the world.
The Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción has seven main departments, called faculties. These include Law, Science, Education, Engineering, Medicine, Business Management and Communications, and History and Social Sciences. It also has an Institute of Theology and a Technological Institute. Students can take classes for their first degree (undergraduate) or for advanced degrees (graduate).
University Locations
While the main campus and offices are in Concepción, the university also has smaller campuses. These are located in the cities of Chillán, Los Angeles, and Cañete.
Famous People from the University
- Frank Sauerbaum, a former government representative.
- Gonzalo Osses, a poet and writer.
- Alejandro Navarro, a politician who is currently a senator.
- Marcelo Chávez, a current government representative.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción para niños
