Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
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About Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
According to Wikipedia, The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile is a traditional private university based in Santiago, Chile. It is one of the thirteen Catholic universities existing in Chilean university system and one of the two pontifical universities in the country, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. Founded in 1888, it is one of Chile's oldest universities and one of the most recognized educational institutions in Latin America.
What Is Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Known For?
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Political Science
- Communications
- Engineering
- Economics
- Law
- Education
- Business
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- History
- Mathematics
- Medical
- Psychology
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Anthropology
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Criminal Justice
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #172 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #238 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #250 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #121 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #186 worldwide for influence in Law.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #312 worldwide for influence in Education.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #349 worldwide for influence in Business.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #345 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #344 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #369 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #232 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #341 worldwide for influence in History.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #483 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #771 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #395 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #555 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #948 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #244 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #608 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #433 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #330 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #347 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #1091 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesPontifical Catholic University of Chile ranks #1098 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Who Are Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's Most Influential Alumni?
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Economics, Political Science, and Law. Here are some of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's most famous alumni:
- Francisco Varela
- A Chilean biologist .
- Roberto Matta
- A Chilean painter .
- Victor Farías
- A Chilean historian.
- José Donoso
- A Chilean author and journalist .
- Alberto Hurtado
- A Chilean Jesuit saint .
- Alejandro Aravena
- A Chilean architect.
- Juan Ignacio Molina
- A Chilean priest, historian, botanist, ornithologist and geographer.
- Eduardo Frei Montalva
- A President of Chile .
- Jaime Eyzaguirre
- A Chilean historian.
- Gonzalo Vial Correa
- A Chilean historian, lawyer and journalist .
- Sebastián Edwards
- A Chilean economist.
- Manuel Pellegrini
- A Chilean association football player and manager.
Who Are Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's Most Influential Faculty?
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Economics, Political Science, and Law. Here are some of Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's most famous faculty:
- Izkia Siches
- A Chilean doctor.
- René Vidal
- A Chilean electrical engineer wnd computer scientist.
- Cristóbal Cobo
- A Chilean academic.
- Francisco Ortega
- A Chilean writer.
- Mike Wilson
- An American-Argentinian writer, born 1974.
- Ignacio Briones
- A Chilean economist and politician.
- Samir Kouro
- A Chilean engineer.
- Guillermo Calderón
- A Chilean screenwriter.
- Valeska Zambra
- A Chilean physicist.
- Millarca Valenzuela
- A Chilean geologist.
- Rodrigo Valenzuela
- A Visual artist.
- Dominga Sotomayor Castillo
- A Chilean filmmaker.
