Temuco Catholic University facts for kids
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Universidad Católica de Temuco
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| Type | Public Catholic |
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| Established | July 10, 1991 |
| Chancellor | Monseñor Héctor Vargas Bastidas |
| Rector | Dr. Aliro Bórquez Ramírez |
| Students | 11,879 (2020) |
| Undergraduates | 11,560 |
| Postgraduates | 319 |
| Location | , |
| Affiliations | Chilean Traditional Universities |
| Website | www.uct.cl |
The Catholic University of Temuco (known as Universidad Católica de Temuco in Spanish) is a university located in Chile. It is a special kind of university that belongs to a group called the Chilean Traditional Universities. This means it's one of the older, well-known universities in the country.
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About the University
The Catholic University of Temuco was started on July 10, 1991. It is a public university, which means it gets some support from the government. It is also a Catholic university, so it is connected to the Roman Catholic Church and its values.
Where is it located?
The university is found in the city of Temuco, which is in Chile. Temuco is an important city in the southern part of Chile.
How many students attend?
In 2020, about 11,879 students were studying at the university. Most of these students, around 11,560, were studying for their first degree (undergraduate). About 319 students were studying for advanced degrees (postgraduate).
Who leads the university?
The main leader of the university is called the Rector. As of recently, the Rector is Dr. Aliro Bórquez Ramírez. There is also a Chancellor, Monseñor Héctor Vargas Bastidas, who represents the Catholic Church's connection to the university.
