Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana

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Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM) is a public university in Chile renowned for its strong focus on technology, applied sciences, and professional training, deeply committed to social responsibility and sustainable development. It offers a practical, hands-on learning environment, with notable strengths in various engineering disciplines, industrial processes, and environmental management. For international students, UTEM's International Relations Office facilitates exchange programs and provides dedicated support to help with academic and cultural integration, though the primary language of instruction is Spanish. Students can expect to engage in projects that directly contribute to societal needs and industry. A distinctive characteristic is its emphasis on linking academic training with the productive sectors, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Background

Metropolitan University of Technology (Spanish: Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana) is a university in Chile. It is part of the Chilean Traditional Universities. The Metropolitan Technological University, better known by its acronym as UTEM, is a state institution of public higher education in Chile. It was founded on August 30, 1993, after the breakup of the University of Chile. It is one of the sixteen universities of the Consortium of Universities of the State of Chile, and belongs to the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities. It has four branches, all located in the Metropolitan Region. Its head office is in the municipality of Santiago, being part of the old houses of Dieciocho street, which was declared a heritage zone by the National Monuments Council of Chile. The UTEM is currently accredited by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile) for three years, since its renovation in December 2013 to December 2016.

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