User:Wixi12/University of Concepción
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The University of Concepción (in Spanish: Universidad de Concepción), also known for its acronym UdeC, is one of the most prestigious universities in Chile. It is the third oldest university in the country, and it is part of the Rectors' Counsil. It was the first one founded in the South of Chile, and the first to become a private-law corporation. Besides that, it belongs to the Southern Cross University Network (in Spanish: Red Universitaria Cruz del Sur).
Universidad de Concepción | |
Motto | Por el desarrollo libre del espíritu. |
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Motto in English | For the free development of the spirit. |
Type | Private (with State contributions) |
Established | May 14, 1919 |
Budget | US$66 million |
Rector | Sergio Lavanchy Merino |
Academic staff | 1.164 |
Students | 23.130 |
Postgraduates | 1.597 |
Location | , |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Blue and yellow |
Website | www.udec.cl |
Its main campus is located at the Concepción University City, and aditionally counts with facilities in Chillán and Los Ángeles.
The 2011 CSIC University Ranking places the University of Concepción as the second best nationwide, and 19th best in Latin America; and third best in Chile according to the classifications developed by the America Economia magazine and the 2010 SIR Iberoamerican Ranking.