The mission of Diego Portales University (UDP) is to produce and attest the disciplinary and professional knowledge of the highest standards of quality. Relying on high-performing academic bodies closely connected to their community, UDP seeks to ensure full respect of the pluralism and critical autonomy of its members.
Education
UDP has firmly positioned itself in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities. It has been ranked in the top three universities in the country. Over the last few years, different academic and human resources have been allocated to the field of Hard Sciences and Engineering. These resources have strengthened the academic project by promoting new areas of knowledge seeking to answer the great questions of humankind, e.g., astronomy, energy, and sustainability. Finally, the University has academic programs in the field of Medicine and Dentistry seeking to contribute to the population’s growing need for equal access to health plans and preventative and palliative programs.
Research
Diego Portales University encourages the critical independence of its members and faculties. Even though there are institutional guidelines and support, each of our schools has excellent research and academic teams in different fields of study.
The quality and reputation of our University are closely connected to its Humanities and Social Sciences programs, especially Law, Journalism, Psychology, History, Political Science, Sociology, Literature, Education, as well as Architecture and Design.
Diego Portales UniversityKey Statistics & Highlights
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Best Global Universities Rankings
1015
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 57 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
1141
1072
1015
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QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
Dropped 200 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
1001
1001
1201
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
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1201
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The Office of Student Affairs is responsible for addressing the students’ personal, family, or economic demands and needs through orientation and attention services.
The Office’s primary objective is to reduce adverse socioeconomic situations by providing a benefits package and services that ensure equal opportunities and conditions to all students.
Library services
The Nicanor Parra Library is the ideal space for the most prominent cultural and academic outreach activities at UDP. A sustainable building houses the Library, which becomes a space for the exchange of ideas, discussion, and gathering for the whole community. Cinema, literature, photography, and rock also have a place.
ICT services
Furthermore, Diego Portales University offers a wide range of technological resources such as computer labs, specialized labs, and other digital services, for instance, e-mail, student portal, web page, and free WiFi access in all of its facilities.
Campus life
Diego Portales University is located in downtown Santiago (Chile’s capital). It is close to La Moneda Palace (seat of government), the subway network, and the heart of the city’s historic quarters.
Its total infrastructure amounts to 127,455 m2. Over 9,000 of those are heritage buildings the University has restored and renovated to house academic activities. Near 5,000 are destined to sport activities and 18,000 to library spaces.
Sports facilities
The University provides the students with different options for practicing sports. It also offers recreational, health, and integrating activities, promoting positive habits, and facilitating instances to develop the social skills necessary to improve the students’ quality of life.
