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) |
Universidad de los Andes (UANDES) is a private university in Santiago, Chile. It was started in 1989 by a group of teachers and experts. This university is inspired by Catholic values.
UANDES focuses on teaching, research, and helping the community. It is a non-profit organization. The university is officially recognized for its high quality in teaching, research, and how it is managed.
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History of UANDES
The university was founded on September 8, 1989. Key founders included Eduardo Fernández León, Matías Izquierdo Menéndez, and Eduardo Gulisasti Gana.
The first subject taught was law, starting in 1990. Soon after, medicine and philosophy programs began. Over the years, UANDES has grown a lot.
Today, the university offers many different study programs. This includes 22 undergraduate degrees and 10 associate degree programs. They also have many advanced programs for students who want to study more after their first degree.
Students at UANDES
About 9,000 students are currently studying at UANDES. They can choose from 28 different undergraduate majors. These programs cover subjects like humanities, engineering, and healthcare.
The university also offers 11 associate degree programs. For students who want to continue their education, there are over 1,500 students in postgraduate programs. These include PhDs, master's degrees, and medical specialties.
All of the university's main facilities are on one campus. This campus includes the Clinica Universidad de los Andes, which is a hospital. It also has the CiiB, a center for biomedical research, and the ESE Business School.
UANDES also has a health center in San Bernardo. This center helps the local community and gives students a place to get hands-on experience.
University Buildings and Campus
The main campus in San Carlos de Apoquindo has nine important buildings. These include the ESE Business School and the engineering building.
There is also a large library where students can study. The central building holds many offices, classrooms, and spaces for academic staff.
The university has two of its own clinical facilities. One is the health center in San Bernardo. The other is the Clinica Universidad de los Andes, which is right on the university campus.
University Leaders
The university has had several leaders, called Chancellors, since it started:
- 1989-1998: Raúl Bertelsen Repetto
- 1999-2003: Oscar Cristi Marfil
- 2004-2013: Orlando Poblete Iturrate
- 2014-Today: José Antonio Guzmán Cruzat
What You Can Study
Universidad de los Andes offers many different study programs. Students can earn professional degrees in 29 fields. There are also 11 associate degree programs. These can be a good starting point for further studies.
Health Programs
UANDES was the first private university in Chile to offer a medicine program outside of a specific group of older universities.
- 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
- (Note: Some high school education majors like history, literature, and philosophy were closed in 2018.)
Associate Degree Programs
These programs offer a shorter path to a degree and can often be continued into a full bachelor's degree.
- Associate Degree in Medicine
- Associate Degree in Dentistry
- Associate Degree in Psychology
- Associate Degree in Service Administration
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Associate Degree in Engineering
- Associate Degree in Business Administration
- Associate Degree in Civil Engineering
- Associate Degree in Humanities
- Associate Degree in Law
- Associate Degree in Health Care
- Associate Degree in Obstetrics and Childcare
University Departments and Schools
The university has many different departments and schools. Each one focuses on specific subjects.
- School of Service Administration
- School of Psychology
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- Faculty of Communications
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
- Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities
- Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Institute of Family Sciences
- Associate Degree Programs (managed separately)
- Center for General Studies
Famous Alumni
Many students who graduated from Universidad de los Andes have become well-known in different fields.
Politics
- Joaquín Lavín León
- Lucia Pinto
- Felipe Ward
- Felipe Alessandri
- José Luis Uriarte
Journalism
- Manuel de Tezanos-Pinto
- María Luisa Godoy
- Catalina Edwards
Film
- Guillermo Amoedo
- Lorenza Izzo
Law
- Carlos Charme
- Jorge Alessandri Vergara
- Enrique Guzmán Blanco
- Alejandro Rubilar Camurri
Student Life and Participation
Students at UANDES can get involved in many ways. In 2012, the first election for a student federation was held. This group represents all the students.
The student federation is led by a president. Some past student federation presidents include:
- 2020: Ignacio Cruz
- 2019: Florencia Barañao
- 2018: Valentina Guerrero
- 2017: Álvaro Arriagada
- 2016: Vicente Chomon
- 2015: Patricio Werner
- 2014: Constanza Astorga
- 2013: María Teresa Urrutia
- 2012: Nicolás Peñafiel
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de los Andes (Chile) para niños
