Universidad del Desarrollo facts for kids
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| Motto | Universidad de Exelencia |
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Motto in English
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University of Excellence |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1990 |
| President | Federico Valdés |
| Students | 15,994 |
| Undergraduates | 14,880 |
| Postgraduates | 1,114 |
| Address |
680 La Plaza Ave, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
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| Colors | Blue and white |
| Website | udd.cl |
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The Universidad del Desarrollo (which means "University of Development" in Spanish), often called UDD, is a Chilean private university. It has its main campus in Santiago de Chile. There is also another campus in Concepción. UDD is known for its focus on excellence in education.
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A Look at UDD's History
How UDD Started
The Universidad del Desarrollo began in 1990. It was founded in Concepción, a city in Chile. The university started in a well-known family's home on Trinitarias Street. Some of its founders included Joaquín Lavín and Hernán Büchi.
Early Programs and Growth
The very first degree offered at UDD was in Business Administration. This program helps students learn how to manage businesses. The next year, more exciting subjects were added. These included architecture, journalism, and law.
In 1993, UDD opened its main campus. This was a big step for the growing university. A year later, programs for industrial engineering and social sciences were also started.
Becoming Independent
In 1997, UDD became fully independent from the Catholic University of Chile. This meant it could make all its own decisions. Two years later, UDD opened a new campus. It also welcomed students from another university, the Universidad de Las Condes.
New Campuses and Buildings
In 2001, UDD opened a new campus in San Carlos de Apoquindo. Most of the university's departments are located here. However, the Medical School and the Drama School stayed in the old Universidad de Las Condes building.
In 2006, a new building was opened in Concepción. This building is for the Health Area departments. It is very close to the main campus there.
UDD's Achievements and Rankings
Top Business Programs
UDD's MBA program was ranked very highly in Latin America. An MBA is a special degree for business leaders. América Economía, a major business magazine, ranked UDD's MBA faculty first in the region. The MBA program itself was ranked 12th among all Latin American business schools.
Leading in Entrepreneurship
América Economía magazine also recognized UDD for something special. It ranked UDD first among Latin American universities for helping students become entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are people who start their own businesses. UDD helps students develop leadership skills too.
Strong Academic Performance
In 2017, UDD's Medicine School did very well. It was ranked second in Chile in the national medical exam. This showed that UDD's medical students were very well prepared.
Overall, UDD is considered the best private university in Chile. It stands 5th among all universities in the country. This is according to the national CNAP accreditation program.
Sports and Activities at UDD
UDD offers many sports for its students. These include football, hockey, volleyball, and basketball. Students can also join teams for rodeo, debate, and tennis. These teams compete in leagues and championships against other universities.
Quality Check: Accreditation
Accreditation is like a quality check for a university. It shows that the university meets high standards. In 2006, UDD applied for and received accreditation for five years. This covered how the university is managed, how it teaches, how it connects with the community, and its ongoing education programs.
What You Can Study at UDD
UDD has many different schools and programs. Here are some of the areas you can study:
Architecture, Arts, and Design
- Architecture
- Environments and Objects Design
- Digital Design
- Graphic Design
Communications
- Journalism
- Drama
- Advertising
- Cinema
Law
- Law
Business and Economy
- Business Administration (Ingeniería Comercial)
- Administration Execution Engineering
Humanities and Social Studies
- Baccalaureate in Science
- Baccalaureate in Humanities and Social Studies
Government
- Political Sciences
Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Geology (Earth Science)
Health
- Medicine
- Medical Technologies
- Speech-language pathology
- Kinesiology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Odontology
Psychology
- Psychology
Education
- Pedagogy
Notable People at UDD
- Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel
See also
In Spanish: Universidad del Desarrollo para niños
