Universidad de Aysen

About

Universidad de Aysén is a public university established in 2015, deeply rooted in the Patagonian region of Chile. It is best known for its commitment to regional development, sustainability, and addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the Aysén region. Strong programs often revolve around natural resource management, sustainable tourism, and education tailored to local needs. For international students, the experience offers a unique immersion into Chilean Patagonia, focusing on hands-on learning in a stunning natural environment. While dedicated English-taught programs are limited, the university welcomes exchange students and provides support through its international relations office to facilitate integration and academic pursuits in Spanish. Its distinctive characteristic is its profound connection to the Patagonian ecosystem, serving as a hub for research and innovation directly impacting the region's future.

Background

The University of Aysén (Universidad de Aysén) is a Chilean state university, created by law in 2015, during the second government of President Michelle Bachelet, along with the University of O'Higgins. It is located in the Aysén Region. It began its operations in March 2017. Along with the University of O'Higgins, it is the first state university to be created in Chile in more than two decades, the last created in 1993. O'Higgins and Aysén were the only Chilean regions where no campuses of University of Chile or the Technical State University (UTE) were created, which were converted to "regional universities" beginning in 1981, and so were until 2015 the only regions without their own state universities.

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