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Duoc UC Professional Institute

Santiago, Chile Founded 1968

Overview

English Name: Duoc UC Professional Institute
Founded: 1968
Control Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Christian
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Duoc UC Professional Institute is a private institution located in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 1968, it operates as a higher-education provider.

Duoc UC Professional Institute's academic offerings include a catalogue of active programmes, structured across multiple qualification levels and delivered through multiple faculties. Each unit operates with its own admissions criteria within institutional standards.

The institution serves 93,584 students across its programmes. A full-time academic staff supports teaching and research alongside support staff who manage student services, operating within its campus environment.

Location & Contact

Where Duoc UC Professional Institute is located and how to contact its offices. Disability and accessibility information is usually held by a separate student services office worth contacting directly.

Address: Dario Urzúa 2100
Phone: 56) 2 2999 3862
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Academic Details

Enrolment, faculty headcount, and accreditation data for Duoc UC Professional Institute — the academic basics in one place. Cross-reference these against programme-specific data when finalising your shortlist.

Accrediting Agency: National Accreditation Commission (CNA)
Total Students: 93,584
Full-Time Academic Staff: 3,876

Degrees

Duoc UC Professional Institute's qualifications, sorted by level, give a quick overview of study routes. Use this view to scan from foundation through to research-level options before drilling into specific names.

Other 2 programs
  • Administration
  • Computer Engineering

Faculties & Divisions

Duoc UC Professional Institute's teaching divisions and their subject focus. Departmental ownership of programmes determines who handles admissions queries, scholarship questions, and timetable issues.

Business and Administration (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • International Business
  • Marketing

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Communication Studies (School) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Acting
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Communication Studies
  • Fashion Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Hotel Management
  • Industrial Design
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Construction Engineering (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architectural and Environmental Design
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Safety Engineering
  • Surveying and Mapping

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Design (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Design

Common Career Paths

  • Designer
  • Creative Director
  • UX Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Networks
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Health Sciences (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Health Sciences

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Information Technology and Telecommunications (School) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • IT Consultant
  • Network Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Natural Resources (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Natural Resources
Tourism (School) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Cooking and Catering
  • Hotel Management
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Tour Operator
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Travel Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Every programme Duoc UC Professional Institute currently runs, grouped by degree level and searchable. Status and intake details vary by programme — verify with the institution before committing to applications.

Bachelor's Degree

64 programmes

At undergraduate level, Duoc UC Professional Institute offers 64 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.

Relaciones Publicas Mencion Marketing Public Relations 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion Pev General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Animacion Digital Film & Animation 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Maquinaria y Vehiculos Pesados General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Automatizacion de Procesos Industriales Law 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Mantenimiento Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Informatica Biomedica Computer Sciences 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Prevencion de Riesgos Pev Fire, Justice & Security 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ecoturismo Tourism & Leisure 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Turismo y Hoteleria Tourism & Leisure 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Administracion en Turismo y Hospitalidad Tourism & Leisure 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Gastronomia Internacional Physics & Astronomy 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Desarrollo de Software Computer Sciences 3 semesters
Duration: 3 semesters
Administracion Publica Religious Studies 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Auditoria y Analisis de Negocio Accounting 7 semesters
Duration: 7 semesters
Ingenieria en Automatizacion y Control Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering 7 semesters
Duration: 7 semesters
Ingenieria en Ciberseguridad Cyber Security 7 semesters
Duration: 7 semesters
Ingenieria en Ciencia de Datos General Engineering 3 semesters
Duration: 3 semesters
Ingenieria en Gestion de Personas General Engineering 7 semesters
Duration: 7 semesters
Ingenieria Industrial General Engineering 7 semesters
Duration: 7 semesters
Administracion Turistica Religious Studies 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Direccion en Administracion Hotelera Tourism & Leisure 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Tourism And Hospitality Hospitality Management 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Tourism & Hospitality Hospitality Management 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Comunicacion Audiovisual Film & Animation 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ilustracion para Contextos Globales Film & Animation 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Sonido Film & Animation 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Diseño de Vestuario Applied Design 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Actuacion Performing Arts 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Gestion de Tecnologias de la Informacion General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Comercio Exterior Pev General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Turismo y Hoteleria Mencion en Servicios Aerocomerciales Tourism & Leisure 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Diseño de Ambientes Applied Design 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Marketing Pev Marketing 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Gestion Logistica General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion de Recursos Humanos Pev General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Diseño Grafico Applied Design 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Auditoria Pev Accounting 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Gestion Logistica Pev General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Diseño Industrial Applied Design 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion Mencion Finanzas General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion Mencion Gestion de Personas General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion Mencion Marketing Marketing 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Informatica Computer Sciences 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Conectividad y Redes Computers & Telecommunications 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Marketing Digital Marketing 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Marketing Marketing 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Redes y Telecomunicaciones Computers & Telecommunications 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Diseño Industrial e Innovacion en Productos Applied Design 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion de Recursos Humanos General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Auditoria Accounting 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Construccion General Engineering 9 semesters
Duration: 9 semesters
Ingenieria en Mecanica Automotriz y Autotronica Aerospace & Automotive Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Prevencion de Riesgos Fire, Justice & Security 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Electricidad y Electronica Electrical Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Publicidad Communication Studies 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria Agricola Agriculture 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Comercio Exterior General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Infraestructura y Plataformas Tecnologicas General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Electricidad y Automatizacion Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion Mencion Innovacion y Emprendimiento General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Relaciones Publicas y Comunicacion Organizacional Public Relations 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Medio Ambiente General Engineering 8 semesters
Duration: 8 semesters

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

93 programmes

These 93 programmes cover Duoc UC Professional Institute's associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation options — qualifications valued for fast, targeted, or pathway-oriented study.

Dibujo Arquitectonico y Estructural 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Comercio Exterior Pev Commerce 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Maquinaria y Vehiculos Pesados 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Mantenimiento Electromecanico Mencion Industrias 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Mantenimiento Electromecanico Mencion Mineria Mining & Oil Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Dibujo y Modelamiento Arquitectonico y Estructural Fashion Design 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Mantenimiento Electromecanico 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Gestion de Eventos Business & Management 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Electricidad y Energias Renovables Electrical Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico Topografo 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Ilustracion Film & Animation 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Energias Renovables y Eficiencia Energetica Electrical Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Mantenimiento Predictivo Mencion Mineria Mining & Oil Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Instrumentacion Industrial 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Calidad y Seguridad Agroalimentaria Performing Arts 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Turismo y Hoteleria Tourism & Leisure 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Turismo y Hospitalidad Tourism & Leisure 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Turismo de Aventura Tourism & Leisure 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion Hotelera Tourism & Leisure 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Turismo Tecnico Mencion Empresas Turisticas Tourism & Leisure 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Turismo Tecnico Mencion en Servicios Aerocomerciales Tourism & Leisure 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Gastronomia Physics & Astronomy 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Mantenimiento Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Prevencion de Riesgos Laborales Fire, Justice & Security 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico Topografo Geomatico Civil Engineering & Construction 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion de Empresas Religious Studies 4 semesters
Duration: 4 semesters
Contabilidad Tributaria Accounting 4 semesters
Duration: 4 semesters
Desarrollo de Aplicaciones 4 semesters
Duration: 4 semesters
Tecnico en Operaciones Logisticas Supply Chain & Logistics 4 semesters
Duration: 4 semesters
Tecnico en Control y Monitoreo Remoto de Procesos Mineros Law 4 semesters
Duration: 4 semesters
Tecnico en Trabajo Social Social Work 4 semesters
Duration: 4 semesters
Restauracion Patrimonial 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Instalaciones y Proyectos Electricos Electrical Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Restauracion de Bienes Patrimoniales 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tourism & Hospitality Technician Hospitality Management 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico Audiovisual Film & Animation 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnologia en Sonido Film & Animation 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Produccion Industrial de Vestuario 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion de Redes Computacionales Pev Religious Studies 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Publicidad Tecnica Mencion Produccion Publicitaria Performing Arts 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Desarrollo Visual para Animacion 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnologia en Sonido e Iluminacion Film & Animation 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administrador de Infraestructura y Plataformas Tecnologicas Religious Studies 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Gestion Comercial Pev Business & Management 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Telecomunicaciones Computers & Telecommunications 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Contabilidad General Mencion Legislacion Tributaria Accounting 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Contabilidad General Mencion Legislacion Tributaria Pev Accounting 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Analista Programador Computacional Computer Sciences 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion Financiera Pev Finance, Banking & Insurance 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion de Redes Computacionales Religious Studies 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion de Recursos Humanos Pev Human Resource Management 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion de Empresas Mencion Marketing Pev Marketing 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Diseño Industrial Applied Design 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Gestion Logistica Pev Supply Chain & Logistics 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Produccion Web 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Ambientacion y Vitrinismo 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Gestion Logistica Supply Chain & Logistics 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Analista Programador Computacional Pev Computer Sciences 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Diseño Grafico Applied Design 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Desarrollo y Diseño Web Applied Design 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Administracion Religious Studies 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Finanzas 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Gestion de Personas Business & Management 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Marketing Marketing 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Redes y Telecomunicaciones Computers & Telecommunications 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion de Redes y Telecomunicaciones Computers & Telecommunications 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Produccion Grafica 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Comercio Exterior Commerce 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion Financiera Finance, Banking & Insurance 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion de Recursos Humanos Human Resource Management 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion de Empresas Mencion Marketing Marketing 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Preparador Fisico Sport and Exercise Science 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Odontologia Dentistry 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico Veterinario y Pecuario Veterinary Medicine 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Prevencion de Riesgos Pev Fire, Justice & Security 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Construccion Civil Engineering & Construction 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico Agricola Agriculture 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Prevencion de Riesgos Fire, Justice & Security 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Quimica y Farmacia Pharmacy 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Fisioterapia Physiotherapy 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Calidad de Alimentos 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Electricidad y Automatizacion Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Geologia Earth Sciences & Geology 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Geomatica Civil Engineering & Construction 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Nutricion y Dietetica Nutrition & Dietetics 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Administracion en Infraestructura y Plataformas Tecnologicas Religious Studies 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico Analista en Control Ambiental 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Energias Renovables Electrical Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Operacion y Supervision de Procesos Mineros Law 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico en Mecanica Automotriz y Autotronica Aerospace & Automotive Engineering 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico de Enfermeria Nursing 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico de Laboratorio Clinico y Banco de Sangre Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters
Tecnico de Radiodiagnostico y Radioterapia Medicine 5 semesters
Duration: 5 semesters

How to apply to Duoc UC Professional Institute

How to apply to Duoc UC Professional Institute — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse Duoc UC Professional Institute's 157 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at Duoc UC Professional Institute typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Duoc UC Professional Institute processes applications through www.duoc.cl. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at 56) 2 2999 3862. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Duoc UC Professional Institute

Common questions students ask about Duoc UC Professional Institute — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.

In what year was Duoc UC Professional Institute established?

Duoc UC Professional Institute was founded in 1968 (approximately 58 years ago).

In which city is Duoc UC Professional Institute?

Duoc UC Professional Institute is based in Santiago, Chile.

Is Duoc UC Professional Institute public or private?

Duoc UC Professional Institute is a private institution.

How many students study at Duoc UC Professional Institute?

Duoc UC Professional Institute has approximately 93,584 students.

What is Duoc UC Professional Institute's religious tradition?

Duoc UC Professional Institute operates within the Christian tradition.

Who recognises Duoc UC Professional Institute?

Yes, Duoc UC Professional Institute is recognised by National Accreditation Commission (CNA).

What is Duoc UC Professional Institute's official website?

You can find Duoc UC Professional Institute online at www.duoc.cl.

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