University of Concepción
Also known as University of Concepcion, Universidad de Concepción, UdeC, Universidad de Concepción.
Chilean private university
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The University of Concepción is a private university located in Chile that provides higher education to students in the region. As one of Chile's established educational institutions, it contributes to research and professional training in the country.
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Key facts
- Motto
- Por el desarrollo libre del espíritu.
- Motto in english
- For the free development of the spirit.
- Type
- Traditional, Private (with State contributions)
- Established
- May 14, 1919
- Budget
- US$ 66 million
- Rector
- Carlos Saavedra Rubilar
- Academic staff
- 1,164
- Students
- 27,998
- Undergraduates
- 25,870
- Postgraduates
- 2,128
- Location
- Concepción , Concepción Province , Bío Bío Region , Chile
- Campus
- Urban
- Colors
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Article
Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) is a traditional Chilean private university. The work of the Penquista community, it is one of the most prestigious in Chile, and considered complex due to its extensive research in the various areas of knowledge. Founded on May 14, 1919, it is the third oldest university in Chile, and one of the 25 universities belonging to the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities.
Its headquarters are located in the city of Concepción, and also has two other campuses in Chillán and Los Ángeles. In a citizen survey carried out in 2012, it was chosen as the symbol that most identifies Penquistas.