Major University facts for kids
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| Motto | Para Espíritus Emprendedores |
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Motto in English
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For Entrepreneurial Spirits |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1988 |
| Chairman | Ricardo García |
| Rector | Rubén Covarrubias Giordano |
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Academic staff
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2,972 |
| Students | 18,896 |
| Undergraduates | 16,554 |
| Postgraduates | 2,432 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Santiago, Temuco |
| Affiliations | Middle States Commission for Higher Education |
| Website | www.umayor.cl |
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Universidad Mayor is a private university in Santiago, Chile. It is a place where young people go to learn and get a college degree. The university was started in 1988. Its motto, "Para Espíritus Emprendedores," means "For Entrepreneurial Spirits." This means they encourage students to be creative and start new things.
Starting and Growing (1988-2015)
Universidad Mayor began its first classes in 1988. They offered degrees in Architecture and Engineering. These first programs were at their main campus in Américo Vespucio.
Over the next few years, the university grew a lot. It became the first private university in Chile to offer certain programs. These included Agronomy and Forest Engineering in 1989. They also added Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Later, Dentistry was offered in 1997, and a Medical Residency Program in 1998. This growth helped many students study different subjects.
What is University Accreditation?
Universidad Mayor is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in the United States. Accreditation is like a stamp of approval. It means that the university meets high standards for teaching and learning.
This approval shows that the degrees from Universidad Mayor are valuable. It also means that students get a good education. Accreditation helps students and their families trust the quality of the university.
See also
- In Spanish: Universidad Mayor para niños
