Great Contributions to great country - University Andrés Bello

GREAT CONTRIBUTIONS TO A GREAT COUNTRY

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we have made important achievements and contributed to society through our research and ties to the community, devotedly fulfilling our mission to prepare top-notch professionals for a globalized world.

Great contributions to a great country As a university, we are proud of our tremendous contributions to our country. Our university is home to a community of students, of which 60% are first generation university students. We provide our students an education with a deep sense of social purpose, which is reflected in our institutional values and by the thousands of people who benefit from our efforts. Our contribution to research in all areas of knowledge situates us as one of the best universities in the country, which is certainly a mark of distinction.

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To be a university that offers, to those that aspire to progress, a comprehensive and first rate educational experience for a globalized world, grounded in the cultivation of critical knowledge and the systematic generation of new knowledge.

Educational Model

Our educational model puts a marked emphasis on the education of each student, on the evaluation and monitoring of their learning, on support for our graduates, and on the feedback alumni can provide for their programs of study. The university hopes that our graduates respond and take ownership of an education that distinguishes them, characterized by research, internationalization, social responsibility, and command of soft skills, which together bolster their incorporation into society and the workforce.

DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA

1998

scholarships.

among private universities. The ranking is based on the number of newly enrolled students with high college entrance exam scores, and is an indicator of academic quality.

Mission

4,400 academics

INSTITUTIONALLY ACCREDITED IN 4 AREAS Institutional Management, Undergraduate Teaching, Research, and Community Relations, through December 2017 by the National Accreditation Commission.

67 Undergraduate Majors in all areas of knowledge.

52% with a Masters or Doctorate degree

45Masters Programs

35,000 graduates

of undergraduate students receive

in AFI ranking

Dr. Pedro Uribe J. Rector

The Doctor Honoris Causa distinction was awarded to the writer, poet, and academic Gonzalo Rojas, for his notable national and international work in the areas of art and literature. He was the winner of the National Prize for Literature and the Reina Sofia Award in 1992.

in national preference

based on the number of students who selected UNAB as their first choice in the Chilean common application system in 2014.

TOP 90 IN LATIN AMERICA

93 accredited DoctoratebyPrograms the National Accreditation Commission.

on the British QS Ranking.

CANDIDATE FOR

4INQSSTARS STARS RATINGS

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION with the US agency Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

UNAB stands out for its international character, excellence in teaching and research, and univertsity atmosphere.

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International Partnerships

for dual degrees, study abroad and research. Among these institutions are: Columbia University, University of Chicago, Harvard University, University of Groningen, San Diego State University, Université de Liège, University of Iowa, DMC, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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Professor Otto F. Kernberg earned the honorary degree for his exceptional academic contributions, scientific creativity, and outstanding contribution to the understanding of human mental health.

Areas of Knowledge

Architecture, Art,Designand Communications

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2.9% Biology Exact Sciences 5.7%

Social Sciences

Health

Ecologyand NaturalResources

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Economy andBusiness

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Engineering

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Law

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The distribution of our undergraduate students spans all areas of knowledge

This distinction was awarded to the renowned lawyer, academic, and vice president of the board of directors, Máximo Pacheco Gómez, and to the professor Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark for his extraordinary career as a researcher and academic.

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PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY, AQUICULTURE, BIONANOTECHNOLOGY, BIOMEDICINE, ASTRONOMY, AND BIODIVERSITY are some of the areas in which our academics are contributing to scholarship.

Scientific research is one of the pillars upon which rests the solid prestige Universidad Andrés Bello has cultivated over its 26 years of history. In each of the eight research centers, our academics have played central roles in important scientific and technological advances, bolstering the development of a wide variety of disciplines that range from the study of galaxies, biotechnology, nanoparticle design, the agricultural industry, sustainable development, medicine, and researching new pathologies, to social conflict and education.

Today we can proudly announce that we are the first private university to be accredited in research, which has allowed for the creation of “Núcleos Milenios” at UNAB as well as UNAB’s participation in Millennium Institutes and the Research Centers of the national fund FONDAP. Our academics are among those who lead in the rankings of scientific publications on the national level, and the knowledge that they generate is beginning to be converted into solutions, which we hope will impact society through an active innovation process. This generation of knowledge is also essential for the development of human capital, through the nine doctorate programs we offer.

From the beginning, Universidad Andrés Bello instills in its students an interest in knowledge, a passion for discovering that which is not evident before our eyes, and the satisfaction of contributing to society through knowledge and technology that can improve the quality of life of all members of our society.

In this way, we believe that the university should play an active role in scientific communication at the national level. Through the Center for Scientific Communication we intend to open spaces for civic participation in the discussion of the key issues of our day, encourage young people to be part of the never-ending search for truth that is scientific endeavor, and transform UNAB into an international leader in research.

UNAB opens its doors to academia, and it invites us to seek excellence through rigor and the most absolute dedication to research, because we believe that the true scientist is he who knows that the ultimate objective of his job is to contribute to the development of his country, and most importantly, put himself at the service of others.

Doctor Ariel Orellana Vice-Rector of Research and Doctoral Programs

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First private university accredited in research

publications indexed by ISI.

108 currentFondecytprojects

in Chile in ISI # publications 2014

Fondecyt is a national fund for scientific and technological development.

stamong private

Andrés Bello Public Health Institute

Educational center of excellence for health majors, project development, research, public health studies, and epidemiology, among other things.

universities (October 2014).

Performance-based Agreement in support of innovation

2Núcleos Milenio

Plan for institutional improvement in innovation with the Higher Education Quality Improvement Program (MECESUP).

3FONDAP Research

Centers of Excellence

Research in Molecular Engineering for Catalysis and Biosensors, and Chemical Processes and Catalysis.

2007

3Millennium Institutes

in Astrophysics, Immunology and Immunotherapy, and the Interdisciplinary Center for Neuroscience in Valparaíso.

11centers for research and

in Natural Disasters, Sustainable Aquiculture, and Genome Regulation.

The Doctor Honoris Causa distinction was awarded to Dr. Alfed Sommer, ex-president of Spain José María Aznar, and ex-president of Colombia Alvaro Uribe Vélez, for their notable careers and contributions to humanity in such areas as research and public service.

private university in number of scientific publications, according to the Scimago Ranking

The prominent opera vocalist Cristina Gallardo-Domas and the distinguished North American engineer Woodie Flowers were granted the Doctor Honoris Causa in recognition of their careers in and contributions to diffusion of the arts and scientific and technological work.

academic outreach

2008

Doctor Honoris Causa was awarded to the economist Enrique Valentín Iglesias, in recognition of his concern for the progress and social equity of Latin American people, his contribution to sustainable development, and his support in combating poverty.

2009

The degree Doctor Honoris Causa was awarded to Claus Roxin, one of the most important specialists in Criminal Law, and to Marcela Contreras, the Chilean doctor and academic, for her national and international contributions to the area of hematology and immunology.

THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BENEFIT

from Universidad Andrés Bello’s work, forming a continual relationship with the community, a hallmark of our student’s education, and a concrete contribution to the country.

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Through the university’s Dentistry Clinics, attending around 2,500 people per year.

Over 2,000 volunteers –both students and academics- work on summer and winter social responsibility programs through the Student Affairs Office, helping many communities in the country.

Annual dental provisions

people benefitted by our student volunteers

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Ophthalmological consultations provided free of charge annually

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The new Ignacio Fernández Doren Ophthalmological Center is the result of the partnership signed between our Faculty of Medicine and the CRS El Pino Hospital. It is equipped with state-of-the-art technology which has allowed it to provide quality attention to the community and support the education of our students.

artisanal fishers trained

The Marina Quintay Research Center has trained over 4,000 artisanal fishers in the sustainable management of marine resources, in various fishing coves throughout the country, including in Quintay and Rapa Nui.

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Legal consultations provided free of charge annually in our legal clinics.

1st UNIVERSITY RECYCLING POINT IN DOWNTOWN SANTIAGO kg (28,660 lbs.) of materials and waste recycled

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VETERINARY SERVICES

1,320

provisions in 2013.

32,000 Attendees at cultural and

600 psychological consultations provided free of

academic activities

2010

Universidad Andrés Bello awarded Doctor Honoris Causa to the ex-president of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela.

2011

Universidad Andrés Bello recognized Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, with the Doctor Honoris Causa degree.

charge annually

2012

This prestigious Doctor Honoris Causa distinction was awarded to the renowned biologists Dr. Eric Wieschaus and Sir John Gurdon for their important contributions to scientific research.

2013

The geographer Pedro Cunill Grau was recognized with the distinction of Doctor Honoris Causa for his noteworthy national and international contributions in the areas of research and the geographic diffusion of America.

2014

The distinguished biochemist and researcher Sir Richard J. Roberts Ph.D. received the Doctor Honoris Causa. He was awarded with the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1993 for his contribution to the research on genomics.

REINVESTMENT IN FIRST-RATE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR OUR STUDENTS’ EDUCATION

202,584 m2 (2,180,585 sq. ft.) constructed 50%growth in 5 years

4 CAMPUSES IN SANTIAGO

República · Bellavista · Los Leones · Casona de Las Condes

1 CAMPUS IN VIÑA DEL MAR Viña del Mar

Research Centers

Center for Plant Biotechnology, Center for Marine Research in Quintay, Center for Integrative Medicine and Innovative Science, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology, Center for Biomedical Research, Center for Territorial and Urban Research, Center for Sustainability Research, Center for Transportation and Logistics.

Our own clinics

1 CAMPUS IN CONCEPCIÓN

and centers in the areas of psychology, educational psychology, odontology and law, which provide both practice for our under- and postgraduate students and a service to the community.

Concepción

Libraries

There are library systems on all campuses with a total of 335,000 books and audiovisual materials, 134,000 journal titles, and 39,000 e-books.

Sports complexes in Santiago,Viña del Mar and Concepción for the multidisciplinary use of athletic activities,

including swimming, gymnastics, and multiuse spaces, among other things. Additionally, Concepción has a mega-sports complex covering 2.4 hectares (6 acres).

Our talents:

Marco Grimalt, Security and Risk Prevention Engineering student, Silver Medal in Beach Volleyball, ODESUR Games 2014.

Throughout our history, our institution has been home to hundreds of notable athletes that have found at UNAB the possibility to compliment sports and studies.

In 2014, 25 students and graduates gave an outstanding performance at the ODESUR South American Games, winning a total of 27 medals.

Our graduates have also been able to position themselves in prominent businesses and public and private institutions, leaving their mark on the university.

Esteban Grimalt, Environmental Engineering student, Silver Medal in Beach Volleyball, ODESUR Games 2014.

Luis Enrique Martin, Felipe Montenegro, Journalism graduate, Business Engineering Deputy Consul at graduate, Global the General Consulate of Chile in Support and Deployment – Buenos Aires, Services Sales Chile Argentina. & Bolivia at Dell.

Nicole Hanssen, Speech-language Pathology graduate, Winner of the Third University Debate World Championship in 2013.

Paola Muñoz Grandon, Business Administration student, Gold Medal in Road Bicycle Racing, ODESUR Games 2014.

Denisse van Lamoen, Law graduate, official flag bearer of Chile for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Valentina Carvallo Prieto, Physical Education graduate, Silver Medal in Triathlon, ODESUR Games 2014.

Jorge Chocair, Law graduate, Permanent General Secretary of the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors (2007-2013).

Álvaro Carrasco, Business Engineering graduate with minor in Economics and Entrepreneurship graduation project, General Director and Founder of Youvo, Winner of Best Innovative Social Entrepreneurs of the Americas 2014.

Esteban Engel, Doctorate in Biotechnology, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University.

Juan Pablo Verdugo, Journalism graduate, Communications Director TECHO Costa Rica.

Ricardo Gómez, Law graduate, Secretary of the International Board of Directors for the Latin American International Debate Education Association.

Andrés Latorre, Business Engineering Graduate, Ambassador to the International Foundation of Young Leaders.

Cecilia Pérez, Law Graduate, ex-minister of the General Secretariat of the Government of Chile (2012-2013).

Robinson Salinas, Business Administration graduate with minor in Marketing, Marketing Director and Founder of Youvo, Winner of Best Innovative Social Entrepreneurs of the Americas 2014.