Universidad del Bío-Bío
Concepción, Chile • Founded 1988 • World Rank #2938
Overview
Established in 1988, the Universidad del Bío-Bío (University of Bío Bío) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Concepción (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Bio Bio.
This institution also has a branch campus in Chillán. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad del Bío-Bío (UBB) is a large-sized coeducational Chilean higher education institution.
Universidad del Bío-Bío (UBB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UBB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Universidad del Bío-Bío's physical location and the contact details prospective students typically need before applying or visiting. Channels listed below come from the institution's published profile.
Academic Details
Enrolment scale, staff balance, and accreditation context for Universidad del Bío-Bío are below. Female student percentage signals admissions reach and shapes the student-life environment.
Programs Offered
Universidad del Bío-Bío's teaching programmes are listed below — search or scan by level. International student eligibility varies by programme — some require additional language or visa-pathway checks.
Bachelor's Degree
49 programmes
Browse 49 programmes at Universidad del Bío-Bío for undergraduate entry. Each combines core theory with the credits needed to progress toward honours or a master's.
Diseño Grafico Applied Design 10 semesters
Enfermeria Nursing 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Parvularia Early Childhood Education 8 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Fisica Education & Teaching 9 semesters
Ingenieria de Ejecucion en Electricidad Electrical Engineering 8 semesters
Ingenieria Electrica General Engineering 8 semesters
Ingenieria Electronica General Engineering 8 semesters
Derecho Law 10 semesters
Ingenieria Comercial General Engineering 11 semesters
Ingenieria Estadistica General Engineering 10 semesters
Trabajo Social Social Work 10 semesters
Ingenieria en Construccion General Engineering 11 semesters
Arquitectura Architecture 12 semesters
Ingenieria de Ejecucion en Mecanica General Engineering 8 semesters
Contador Publico y Auditor Accounting 8 semesters
Ingenieria Mecanica General Engineering 8 semesters
Ingenieria de Ejecucion en Computacion e Informatica Computer Sciences 8 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Quimica General Engineering 11 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Electrica General Engineering 11 semesters
Ingenieria de Ejecucion en Administracion de Empresas General Engineering 4 semesters
Ingenieria de Ejecucion en Electronica General Engineering 8 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Industrial General Engineering 12 semesters
Ingenieria Civil en Informatica Computer Sciences 11 semesters
Ingenieria Civil General Engineering 12 semesters
Contador Publico y Auditor Mencion Tecnologias de la Informacion Accounting 10 semesters
Contador Publico y Auditor Mencion Gestion Tributaria Accounting 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion General Basica Education & Teaching 8 semesters
Psicologia Psychology 10 semesters
Fonoaudiologia Speech & Language Therapy 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Ciencias Naturales Mencion Biologia o Fisica o Quimica Education & Teaching 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Matematica Education & Teaching 10 semesters
Medicina Medicine 14 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Especial con Mencion en Dificultades Especificas del Aprendizaje Special Education 10 semesters
Quimica y Farmacia Pharmacy 11 semesters
Pedagogia en Ingles Education & Teaching 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Historia y Geografia Education & Teaching 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Parvularia Mencion Didactica en Primera Infancia Early Childhood Education 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion General Basica con Mencion en Lenguaje y Comunicacion o Educacion Matematica Education & Teaching 10 semesters
Contador Publico y Auditor Mencion Control de Gestion Accounting 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Castellano y Comunicacion Education & Teaching 10 semesters
Nutricion y Dietetica Nutrition & Dietetics 10 semesters
Ingenieria en Alimentos General Engineering 10 semesters
Ingenieria en Recursos Naturales General Engineering 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Basica con Especialidad en Lenguaje y Comunicacion o Educacion Matematica Education & Teaching 8 semesters
Diseño Industrial Applied Design 10 semesters
Ingenieria Civil en Industrias de la Madera General Engineering 11 semesters
Contador Publico y Auditor Mencion Tecnologia de la Informacion, Control de Gestion, Gestion Tributaria Accounting 10 semesters
Ingenieria Civil en Automatizacion General Engineering 12 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Mecanica General Engineering 12 semesters
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
32 programmes
Explore 32 programmes of postgraduate study at Universidad del Bío-Bío. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.
Magister en Salud Publica Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Direccion de Empresas Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Estructuras y Materiales para Ingenieria Civil General Engineering 4 semesters
Magister Latinoamericano en Arquitectura Architecture 4 semesters
Magister en Ingenieria de Materiales y Procesos Sustentables Law 4 semesters
Magister en Patrimonio Arquitectonico y Urbano Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Gestion de Empresas Business & Management 4 semesters
Magister en Informatica Computer Sciences 4 semesters
Magister en Ciencias Fisicas Physics & Astronomy 4 semesters
Magister en Habitat Sustentable y Eficiencia Energetica Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Matematica Mencion Estadistica Mathematics 4 semesters
Magister en Matematica Mencion Matematica Aplicada Mathematics 4 semesters
Magister en Ciencias de la Computacion Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Enseñanza de las Ciencias Mencion Matematica Mencion Fisica Mencion Biologia Mencion Quimica Biological Sciences 4 semesters
Magister en Enfermeria Nursing 4 semesters
Magister en Ciencias Sociales Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Enseñanza de las Ciencias Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Educacion Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Ciencias Biologicas Biological Sciences 4 semesters
Magister en Liderazgo y Gestion de Establecimientos Educacionales Business & Management 4 semesters
Magister en Historia de Occidente History 4 semesters
Magister en Ciencias de la Ingenieria Mecanica General Engineering 4 semesters
Magister en Didactica de la Lengua Materna Linguistics & Language Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Ciencias e Ingenieria en Alimentos General Engineering 4 semesters
Magister en Ingenieria Industrial General Engineering 4 semesters
Magister en Ingenieria de Procesos Law 4 semesters
Magister en Construccion en Madera Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Automatizacion y Conversion de la Energia Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Estadistica Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Economia Aplicada Economics 4 semesters
Magister en Matematica Aplicada Mathematics 4 semesters
Magister en Intervencion Social en Territorio y Ciudadania Development Studies 4 semesters
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
11 programmes
Browse 11 programmes of research-degree study at Universidad del Bío-Bío. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.
Doctorado en Ciencias Fisicas Physics & Astronomy 8 semesters
Doctorado en Inteligencia Artificial Development Studies 8 semesters
Doctorado en Economia y Gestion de la Informacion Economics 8 semesters
Doctorado en Ingenieria General Engineering 8 semesters
Doctorado en Ingenieria de Materiales y Procesos Sustentables Law 8 semesters
Doctorado en Matematica Aplicada Mathematics 8 semesters
Doctorado en Arquitectura y Urbanismo Architecture 8 semesters
Doctorado en Ciencias e Industria de la Madera Development Studies 8 semesters
Doctorado en Ciencias con Mencion en Recursos Naturales Renovables Development Studies 8 semesters
Doctorado en Educacion Development Studies 8 semesters
Doctorado en Ingenieria en Alimentos General Engineering 8 semesters
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
2 programmes
These 2 programmes cover Universidad del Bío-Bío's associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation options — qualifications valued for fast, targeted, or pathway-oriented study.
Tecnico de Nivel Superior en Contabilidad Accounting 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Administracion Performing Arts 6 semesters
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universidad del Bío-Bío
Application guidance for Universidad del Bío-Bío, structured as five practical steps with attention to documents and admissions communication.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Universidad del Bío-Bío offers 94 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Each programme at Universidad del Bío-Bío has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Apply directly via Universidad del Bío-Bío's online portal at www.ubiobio.cl. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +56 (41) 261 200. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universidad del Bío-Bío
The questions below summarise Universidad del Bío-Bío's vital institutional details — useful as a quick reference before drilling into specific sections.
When did Universidad del Bío-Bío open?
Universidad del Bío-Bío traces its founding to 1988 (approximately 38 years ago).
In which city is Universidad del Bío-Bío?
Universidad del Bío-Bío is based in Concepción, Chile.
What is Universidad del Bío-Bío's control type?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at Universidad del Bío-Bío?
Universidad del Bío-Bío has approximately 10,000-14,999 students.
Where does Universidad del Bío-Bío stand in university rankings?
It ranks #2938 globally and #20 in Chile.
Who recognises Universidad del Bío-Bío?
Universidad del Bío-Bío is accredited by Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile.
What is Universidad del Bío-Bío's official website?
The institution's website is www.ubiobio.cl.
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