University of Magallanes facts for kids
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Universidad de Magallanes
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Former names
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Universidad Técnica del Estado |
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| Motto | Scientiae in Austro |
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Motto in English
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Knowledge in the South |
| Type | Public state university |
| Established | 1961 1981 (UMAG) |
| Provost | Dr. Jose Maripani |
| Rector | Dr. Juan Oyarzo Perez (2014–2018) |
| Students | 6.000 |
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53°08′13″S 70°52′47″W / 53.13694°S 70.87972°W
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| Campus |  Punta Arenas
 Coyhaique |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Affiliations | CRUCH, CUE, Agrupación de Universidades Regionales de Chile |
| Website | www.umag.cl |
The University of Magallanes (UMAG) is a university located in Punta Arenas, Chile. It is a public university, meaning it is supported by the government. UMAG is an important place for learning and research in the southern part of Chile.
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What Can You Study at UMAG?
The University of Magallanes has different groups of subjects called faculties. Each faculty focuses on a specific area of study. Here are some of the main faculties at UMAG:
Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Engineering: This is where students learn to design, build, and improve things. They might study topics like civil engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering.
Science and Nature
- Faculty of Sciences: Here, students explore the natural world. This includes subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. They learn how the world works through experiments and research.
- Faculty of Health Sciences: This faculty focuses on health and medicine. Students can study to become nurses, physical therapists, or other healthcare professionals.
People, Culture, and Society
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: This area helps students understand people, cultures, and history. Subjects include literature, history, sociology, and psychology.
- Faculty of Economic and Juridical Sciences: This faculty teaches about money, business, and laws. Students learn about how economies work and the legal systems that govern society.
Medical School
- Medical School: This is a special school within the university where students train to become doctors. They learn about the human body, diseases, and how to care for patients.
Where is UMAG Located?
The main campus of the University of Magallanes is in Punta Arenas. This city is in the very south of Chile. UMAG also has smaller campuses in other towns in the region. These include Puerto Natales, Porvenir, Puerto Williams, and Coyhaique. This helps more students in the region get a good education.
History of UMAG
The university was first started in 1961 as part of a larger technical university. It became the University of Magallanes (UMAG) in 1981. Since then, it has grown to become a key center for education and research in the Magallanes region. Its motto, "Scientiae in Austro," means "Knowledge in the South."
Images for kids
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Central Campus in Punta Arenas
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Magallanes para niños
