Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Employee Directory
Higher EducationSantiago Metropolitan, Chile10001+ Employees
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is a historic higher education institution founded in 1888 and situated in Santiago, Chile. With around 22,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs and a faculty of about 2,000, it operates as a major research university in Latin America. Its work spans the social sciences, natural sciences, health, economics, agriculture, philosophy, theology, arts and literature, and it pursues education that fosters personal growth and a critical, inquisitive mindset while aiming to contribute to a more just and prosperous society. The university maintains an extensive international exchange network, with partnerships at more than 300 universities in 46 countries, hosting scholars and students from the United States, Europe and Asia. A recent development includes the 2024 launch of ConectIA, an AI initiative conducted in partnership with Microsoft to advance artificial intelligence in Chile and Latin America.