University of Chile

The University of Chile is an institution of higher education of national and public character of Chile, created by law of 19 of November of 1842, and installed the 17 of September of 1843. It is the oldest one of the country and both its Central House and the Majority of its dependencies are located in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago. Founded after the Republican reform to the colonial Royal University of San Felipe and established as its legal successor, it owns a rich academic, scientific and extension history, carrying out actions that seek to solve the national and regional problems and contributing In a decisive way in the development of Chile from its creation to the present day. This house of studies has been recognized as one of the best universities in the country due to its leadership and innovation in the field of science, technology, humanities and the arts through the functions of creation, extension and teaching, emphasizing In the development of research and postgraduate. Known as the Casa de Bello, in honor of its first rector, the outstanding Venezuelan humanist Andrés Bello, the University defines itself as guarantor of a classic, humanist and secular culture. The University of Chile is one of the 18 universities of the Consortium of Universities of the State of Chile (CUECH) and one of the 25 that make up the Council of Rectors of the Chilean Universities (CRUCH) .