Working While Studying in Chile 2026

Whether international students can work in Chile, the hours allowed, and what happens to work rights after graduation.

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Universities in Chile

QS World #116 #1 in Chile Chile

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Public University — Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is a Catholic-based university in Chile, organized around the creation and transfer of knowledge and education inspired by Catholic principles. It de...

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Admissions open

#116 QS World University Rankings 2026

#1 in Chile

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QS World #173 #2 in Chile Chile

Universidad de Chile

Public University — Universidad de Chile is a public state higher education institution with a national character. It has university faculties, institutes, libraries, research activities, community relations, a...

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1842Founded

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Admissions open

#173 QS World University Rankings 2026

#2 in Chile

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QS World #490 #3 in Chile Chile

Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Public University — Universidad de Santiago de Chile offers academic programs at the undergraduate level and postgraduate level. It presents an undergraduate admissions route, as well as admissions for postgrad...

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#490 QS World University Rankings 2026

#3 in Chile

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QS World #576 #4 in Chile Chile

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

Public University — Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez is a higher-education institution in Chile with multiple campuses and academic activities in locations including Viña del Mar, Peñalolén, and Vitacura. Its communic...

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#576 QS World University Rankings 2025

#4 in Chile

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#6 in Chile Chile

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Public University — Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María is a university in Chile with a STEM focus. It presents itself as training professionals through science and technology, with knowledge connected to...

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48,000Students

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#6 in Chile · by research impact

1,213,891 citations · h-index 352

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