Universidad Mayor
Santiago, Chile • Founded 1988 • World Rank #2118
Overview
Founded in 1988, the Universidad Mayor (Major University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Santiago (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Region Metropolitana de Santiago.
This institution also has a branch campus in TemuCo. Officially recognized by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile (National Accreditation Commission), Universidad Mayor (UMAYOR) is a large-sized coeducational Chilean higher education institution. Universidad Mayor (UMAYOR) 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 and master's degrees in several areas of study.
This 35-year-old Chilean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
UMAYOR 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
Find Universidad Mayor on the map and reach the right office through the contact channels listed below. Use these for general enquiries; specific departments often run their own contact pages.
Academic Details
Below: the academic-side numbers and recognition that shape Universidad Mayor's reputation. Recognition and accreditation are distinct — recognition is government-level, accreditation programme-specific.
Academic Structures
Universidad Mayor's organisational chart for teaching: faculties, schools, institutes, and constituent units. Research-intensive universities often add institutes or centres alongside teaching faculties.
Unit 12 items
- Institute of Arts and Audiovisual Technologies
- Institute of Biotechnology
- Institute of Communication and New Technologies
- School of Art Theater
- School of Dentistry
- School of Design
- School of Economics and Business
- School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Health Science
- School of Law and Social Science
- School of Livestock and Agricultural Science
Degrees
Also MBA and Especialidades (Science & Helath Sciences)
Doctoral 1 program
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Natural Sciences
Diploma & Certificate 2 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
Other 76 programs
- Accountancy
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Commercial Law
- Communication Studies
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Criminal Law
- Dentistry
- Design
- Dietetics
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Sciences
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Forestry
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Midwifery
- Music
- Music Education
- Musical Instruments
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Occupational Therapy
- Parks and Recreation
- Pedagogy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Sports
- Sports Medicine
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theatre
- Veterinary Science
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Comisión Nacional de Acreditación, Chile.
Arts (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cinema and Television
- Computer Graphics
- Design
- Music
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musical Instruments
- Theatre
Humanities (Faculty) 18 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Architecture
- Business and Commerce
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- English
- Journalism
- Law
- Music Education
- Parks and Recreation
- Pedagogy
- Physical Education
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Sciences
- Special Education
- Sports
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (Faculty) 29 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Biotechnology
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Dentistry
- Dietetics
- Educational Psychology
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Forestry
- Geology
- Health Sciences
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Industrial Engineering
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
The programmes you can apply for at Universidad Mayor are grouped by degree level. Programme-level accreditation (separate from institutional) matters for regulated professions like law, medicine, and engineering.
Bachelor's Degree
89 programmes
Browse 89 programmes at Universidad Mayor for undergraduate entry. Each combines core theory with the credits needed to progress toward honours or a master's.
Ingenieria en Logistica General Engineering 9 semesters
Sociologia (prosecucion) Social & Cultural Studies 5 semesters
Sociologia Social & Cultural Studies 9 semesters
Periodismo Communication Studies 9 semesters
Administracion Publica Religious Studies 6 semesters
Ingenieria en Prevencion de Riesgo General Engineering 5 semesters
Ingenieria Comercial General Engineering 9 semesters
Psicologia Psychology 10 semesters
Derecho Law 10 semesters
Odontologia Dentistry 12 semesters
Fonoaudiologia Speech & Language Therapy 10 semesters
Tecnologia Medica Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 10 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Industrial General Engineering 11 semesters
Ingenieria Civil en Computacion e Informatica Computer Sciences 11 semesters
Medicina Veterinaria Veterinary Medicine 11 semesters
Arquitectura Architecture 11 semesters
Agronomia Agriculture 10 semesters
Medicina Medicine 14 semesters
Ingenieria en Construccion General Engineering 10 semesters
Obstetricia y Puericultura Midwifery 10 semesters
Enfermeria Nursing 10 semesters
Kinesiologia Physiotherapy 10 semesters
Nutricion y Dietetica Nutrition & Dietetics 10 semesters
Animacion Digital Film & Animation 9 semesters
Turismo Sustentable Tourism & Leisure 9 semesters
Terapia Ocupacional Rehabilitation Sciences 10 semesters
Construccion Civil Civil Engineering & Construction 10 semesters
Cine Film & Animation 9 semesters
Diseño Mencion Industrial/grafico/ambientes Applied Design 10 semesters
Biotecnologia Biotechnology 10 semesters
Ingenieria Forestal General Engineering 11 semesters
Geologia Earth Sciences & Geology 10 semesters
Ingenieria en Medio Ambiente y Sustentabilidad General Engineering 10 semesters
Entrenador Deportivo Sport and Exercise Science 8 semesters
Pedagogia en Ingles para Educacion Basica y Media Education & Teaching 10 semesters
Publicidad Communication Studies 2 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Industrial en Operaciones General Engineering 11 semesters
Pedagogia en Artes Musicales para la Educacion Basica y Educacion Media Education & Teaching 10 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Electronica General Engineering 11 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Fisica, Deportes y Recreacion para Educacion Basica y Media Sport and Exercise Science 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Parvularia y Basica para Primer Ciclo Early Childhood Education 10 semesters
Ingenieria Electronica General Engineering 9 semesters
Ingenieria Industrial General Engineering 9 semesters
Ingenieria en Informatica Computer Sciences 9 semesters
Ingenieria Informatica Computer Sciences 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion General Engineering 2 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Electronica Prosecucion General Engineering 4 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Electronica y Telecomunicaciones Prosecucion Computers & Telecommunications 5 semesters
Ingenieria Civil en Informatica Prosecucion Computer Sciences 5 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Industrial Prosecucion General Engineering 4 semesters
Ingenieria Civil Industrial en Operaciones Prosecucion General Engineering 5 semesters
Psicopedagogia Special Education 10 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Diferencial Special Education 10 semesters
Contador Publico y Auditor Accounting 9 semesters
Ingenieria en Prevencion de Riesgos Fire, Justice & Security 6 semesters
Ingenieria en Administracion de Empresas General Engineering 6 semesters
Data Science Data Science & Analytics 9 semesters
Pedagogia en Educacion Parvularia Early Childhood Education 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Ciberseguridad Cyber Security 6 semesters
Diseño Applied Design 2 semesters
Comunicacion Multimedia Media Studies & Mass Media 2 semesters
Ingenieria en Ciencia de Datos General Engineering 8 semesters
Ingenieria Civil en Minas Mining & Oil Engineering 11 semesters
Ingenieria en Inteligencia de Negocios General Engineering 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Minas Mining & Oil Engineering 8 semesters
Ingenieria en Inteligencia Artificial General Engineering 8 semesters
Teatro Performing Arts 9 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Contrabajo Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Canto Lirico Music 12 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Fagot Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Corno Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Oboe Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Clarinete Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Canto Popular Music 12 semesters
Composicion Musical Music 16 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Guitarra Clasica Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Arpa Mencion Musica de Camara y Orquesta Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Percusion Mencion Musica de Camara y Orquesta Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Trombon Mencion Musica de Camara y Orquesta Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Trompeta Mencion Musica de Camara y Orquesta Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Tuba Mencion Musica de Camara y Orquesta Music 20 semesters
Profesor de Piano/violin/viola/violoncello/contrabajo/guitarra Clasica/flauta Traversa/oboe/clarinete/fagot/corno/trombon/trompeta Etapa Basica y Media Media Studies & Mass Media 8 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Piano Music 24 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Viola Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior Music 8 semesters
Composicion Musical Superior Music 8 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Violin Music 24 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Violoncello Music 20 semesters
Interprete Musical Superior en Flauta Traversa Music 20 semesters
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
50 programmes
At postgraduate taught level, Universidad Mayor runs 50 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.
Magister en Derecho de la Energia Development Studies 3 semesters
Magister en Direccion Comercial y Marketing Marketing 4 semesters
Magister en Direccion de Capital Humano Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Direccion de Instituciones de Salud Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Teledeteccion Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Direccion de Empresas (mba Executive) Business & Management 4 semesters
Magister en Planificacion y Control de Gestion Business & Management 4 semesters
Magister en Tributacion Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Direccion y Gestion Estrategica de Personas Business & Management 4 semesters
Magister en Psicologia Educacional Psychology 4 semesters
Magister en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable (mads) Environmental Sciences 4 semesters
Magister en Psicoterapia Familiar, de Pareja e Individual. Enfoque Constructivista Interaccional Development Studies 5 semesters
Magister en Neuropsicologia Psychology 4 semesters
Magister en Psicologia Organizacional Psychology 5 semesters
Magister en Salud Publica y Planificacion Sanitaria Performing Arts 4 semesters
Magister en Educacion Diferencial con Mencion Trastornos de la Comunicacion, Audicion y Lenguaje Special Education 4 semesters
Magister en Actividad Fisica y Salud Sport and Exercise Science 4 semesters
Magister en Cs. de la Educacion con Mencion Curriculum y Evaluacion Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Derecho de la Empresa Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Gerontologia Clinica Health Sciences 4 semesters
Magister en Alta Direccion Publica Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Derecho Penal y Proceso Penal Law 5 semesters
Magister en Neurociencias de la Educacion Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Psicologia Juridica e Intervencion Psicosocial Psychology 4 semesters
Magister en Derecho Publico Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Docencia en Educacion Superior Education & Teaching 4 semesters
Magister en Gestion Directiva de Excelencia Business & Management 4 semesters
Magister en Gestion de la Convivencia Escolar Business & Management 4 semesters
Magister en Curriculum y Evaluacion Educacional Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Curriculum y Evaluacion Educativa Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Investigacion para la Creacion Artistica Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Medicina y Ciencias del Deporte Sport and Exercise Science 4 semesters
Magister en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable Environmental Sciences 4 semesters
Magister en Gestion de Seguridad de Pacientes y Calidad de Atencion Business & Management 4 semesters
Magister en Fisiologia Clinica del Ejercicio Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Nutricion para la Actividad Fisica y el Deporte Sport and Exercise Science 4 semesters
Magister en Psicologia Clinica Junguiana Psychology 4 semesters
Magister en Kinesiologia Gerontologica Physiotherapy 5 semesters
Magister en Salud de la Mujer Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Entrenamiento Deportivo Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Motricidad Infantil Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister de Ingenieria en Seguridad de la Informacion General Engineering 4 semesters
Magister en Ciencia de Datos Development Studies 4 semesters
Magister en Ciencias de la Ingenieria General Engineering 4 semesters
Magister en Geociencias Development Studies 3 semesters
Magister en Geomatica y Drones Civil Engineering & Construction 4 semesters
Magister en Hidrogeologia y Geoquimica Ambiental Aplicada a la Mineria Mining & Oil Engineering 4 semesters
Magister en Innovacion Educativa y Docencia en Educacion Superior Education & Teaching 4 semesters
Magister en Liderazgo y Gestion de Instituciones de Educacion Business & Management 4 semesters
Master Of Engineering For Satellite Systems General Engineering 4 semesters
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
8 programmes
There are 8 programmes to choose from at Universidad Mayor for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.
Doctorado en Politicas Publicas Development Studies 8 semesters
Doctorado en Salud Ambiental y Biomedicina Medicine 8 semesters
Doctorado en Genomica Integrativa Development Studies 8 semesters
Doctorado en Neurobiologia Biological Sciences 8 semesters
Doctorado en Fisica, Mencion en Optica e Informacion Cuantica Physics & Astronomy 8 semesters
Doctorado en Ciencias de Materiales Avanzados Materials Science 8 semesters
Doctorado en Ecologia Integrativa Environmental Sciences 8 semesters
Doctorado en Ciencias Fisicas Interdisciplinarias Physics & Astronomy 8 semesters
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
22 programmes
Beyond the main degree tiers, Universidad Mayor runs 22 programmes as certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation programmes — useful for upskilling or as a pathway to bachelor's entry.
Tecnico Universitario en Automatizacion y Robotica Industrial Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Administracion de Empresas Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Administracion Publica Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Ciberseguridad Cyber Security 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Contabilidad General Accounting 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Tecnologias de la Informacion Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Finanzas Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Marketing y Gestion Comercial Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Telecomunicaciones, Conectividad y Redes Computers & Telecommunications 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Gestion de Personas Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Logistica Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Prevencion de Riesgos Fire, Justice & Security 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Programacion Computacional Computer Sciences 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Enfermeria Nursing 6 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Odontologia Performing Arts 6 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Quimica y Farmacia Performing Arts 6 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Radiologia y Radiodiagnostico Medicine 6 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Informatica Computer Sciences 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Desarrollo y Diseño Web Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Mineria Remota Inteligente Mining & Oil Engineering 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Marketing Digital Performing Arts 5 semesters
Tecnico Universitario en Gestion Comercial Performing Arts 5 semesters
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universidad Mayor
What applying to Universidad Mayor typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at Universidad Mayor
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Universidad Mayor offers 169 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Each programme at Universidad Mayor 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 Gather supporting documents
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 Lodge your application
Apply directly via Universidad Mayor's online portal at www.umayor.cl. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by phone at +56 (2) 328 1064. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universidad Mayor
Quick reference for Universidad Mayor: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
When was Universidad Mayor founded?
Universidad Mayor was established in 1988 (approximately 38 years ago).
What city is Universidad Mayor in?
Universidad Mayor operates from Santiago, Chile.
Is Universidad Mayor public or private?
Universidad Mayor operates as a private institution.
How big is Universidad Mayor's student body?
Universidad Mayor serves approximately 20,000-24,999 students.
What is Universidad Mayor's ranking?
Universidad Mayor holds rank #2118 globally and #13 in Chile.
What degrees does Universidad Mayor offer?
Universidad Mayor offers doctoral programmes.
What is Universidad Mayor's academic structure?
Universidad Mayor has 12 academic units.
Is Universidad Mayor accredited?
Universidad Mayor is accredited by National Accreditation Committee (CNA).
What is Universidad Mayor's official website?
Universidad Mayor's official website is www.umayor.cl.
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