University of Antofagasta facts for kids
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Universidad de Antofagasta
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| Motto | Luz y vida en el desierto |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | March 20, 1981 |
| Location | , |
| Website | http://www.uantof.cl/ |
The University of Antofagasta (also called UA) is a public university in Antofagasta, Chile. It is a place where students can learn and researchers can discover new things. This university is part of a group called the Chilean Traditional Universities.
History of the University
How the University Started
The University of Antofagasta was created in 1981. It was formed by joining two smaller university campuses. These campuses belonged to two big national universities: the Universidad de Chile and the Universidad Tecnica del Estado.
Goals of the University
The university was founded to continue the important mining education that had been happening in the region since the 1800s. Its main goals are to create, share, and spread new ideas. This includes advancements in science, technology, culture, and art for the Antofagasta region.
