Universidad Andrés Bello

Overview

Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB) is a private Chilean university founded in 1988. It is secular and pluralistic, with a student-centered educational model that emphasizes academic excellence. UNAB is known for its commitment to advancing knowledge across all disciplines and fostering strong connections with its surrounding communities. Currently, the university enrolls over 60,000 students across Chile’s three largest cities – Santiago, Viña del Mar, and Concepción. Through its 11 schools, UNAB offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs across a wide range of fields.  The university is distinguished by its modern infrastructure, including state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and collaborative learning spaces. It is also actively engaged in the global academic community, promoting student and faculty mobility as well as international partnerships. UNAB’s dedication to educational excellence, graduate employability, and holistic student development has positioned it among Chile’s leading universities, preparing professionals to excel across diverse disciplines. UNAB holds accreditation in both Chile (at the highest level from the National Accreditation Commission of Chile) and the United States (for the maximum period granted by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education). International rankings also recognize it as one of Chile’s top four universities in scientific research output.

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