University of the Andes, Chile facts for kids
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Universidad de los Andes, Chile
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| Motto | Universitas Studiorum Andinensis |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1989 |
| Chancellor | José Antonio Guzmán Cruzat |
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Academic staff
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1,300+ (2022) |
| Students | 11,000+ (2022) |
| Undergraduates | 8,900+ (2022) |
| Postgraduates | 2,100+ (2022) |
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Avenida Monseñor Álvaro del Portillo 12455. Las Condes.
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| Campus | 52 ha (128 acres) Santiago |
| Website | http://www.uandes.cl/ (in Spanish) |
The Universidad de los Andes (UANDES) is a private university in Santiago, Chile. It was started in 1989 by a group of teachers and professionals. The university is inspired by Catholic values. It focuses on teaching, research, and helping the community.
UANDES is officially recognized for its quality. It has been approved for five years in areas like teaching, research, and how it is managed. Since 2019, it has been part of the Council of Chancellors, a group of university leaders.
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History of UANDES
The university officially opened on September 8, 1989. It was founded by Eduardo Fernández León, Matías Izquierdo Menéndez, and Eduardo Gulisasti Gana, along with others.
The first subject taught was law in 1990. Soon after, medicine and philosophy programs began. Over the years, UANDES has grown a lot. Today, it offers many different study programs.
Students and Campus Life
More than 9,000 students attend UANDES. They study in 28 different undergraduate programs. These programs cover subjects like humanities, engineering, and healthcare. There are also 11 associate degree programs.
Over 1,500 students are in postgraduate programs. These include PhDs, master's degrees, and medical specialties. The main campus has important facilities. These include the Clinica Universidad de los Andes, a hospital for teaching and care. It also has the CiiB, a center for medical research. The ESE Business School is also on campus.
UANDES also has a health center in San Bernardo. This center helps the local community. It also gives students a place to get hands-on experience.
University Buildings
The main campus is called San Carlos de Apoquindo. It has nine important buildings. These include the ESE Business School building. There is also a special building for engineering students.
The university has a large library for students to study. The central building holds many offices. It also has classrooms and a special room for graduation ceremonies. The university has two of its own clinics. One is the health center in San Bernardo. The other is the Clinica Universidad de los Andes, which is right on the main campus.
University Leaders
The leader of a university is called a Chancellor. Here are the people who have been Chancellor of UANDES:
- 1989-1998: Raúl Bertelsen Repetto
- 1999-2003: Oscar Cristi Marfil
- 2004-2013: Orlando Poblete Iturrate
- 2014-To date: José Antonio Guzmán Cruzat
What You Can Study
Universidad de los Andes offers many different programs. Students can choose from 29 undergraduate degrees. These lead to professional careers. There are also 11 associate degree programs. These can be a first step towards a full degree.
Health Programs
UANDES was the first private university in Chile to teach medicine.
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Obstetrics and Childcare
Engineering and Business Programs
- Service Administration
- Business Administration
- Environmental Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering in Public Works
- Industrial Civil Engineering
- Electrical Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering in Computer Science
Humanities Programs
- Law
- Journalism
- Philosophy
- Literature
- History
- Advertising
- Media and Communications
Education Programs
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Bilingual Elementary Education
- High School Education
- High School Education in Roman Catholic Theology
International Connections
UANDES has many agreements with universities around the world. These agreements help students and teachers connect globally. The university also has different research centers.
Famous Alumni
Many students who attended UANDES have become well-known. Here are a few examples:
In Politics
- Joaquín Lavín León
- Lucia Pinto
In Journalism
- Manuel de Tezanos-Pinto
- María Luisa Godoy
- Catalina Edwards
In Film
- Guillermo Amoedo
- Lorenza Izzo
In Law
- Carlos Charme
- Jorge Alessandri Vergara
- Felipe Ward
- Felipe Alessandri
- José Luis Uriarte
- Enrique Guzmán Blanco
- Alejandro Rubilar Camurri
Student Voice
Students at UANDES have a voice through their student federation. In 2012, the first election for a student federation was held. This group helps represent the students. The current student federation is led by Ignacio Cruz.
Here are some past student federation presidents:
- 2020: Ignacio Cruz (Medicine)
- 2019: Florencia Barañao (Nursing)
- 2018: Valentina Guerrero (Law)
- 2017: Álvaro Arriagada (Business Administration)
- 2016: Vicente Chomon (Law)
- 2015: Patricio Werner (Medicine)
- 2014: Constanza Astorga (Nursing)
- 2013: María Teresa Urrutia (Law)
- 2012: Nicolás Peñafiel (Engineering)
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de los Andes (Chile) para niños
