QS #116 · 2026 QS Latin America #3 Chile
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
智利天主教大学
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile is Chile's leading private university, with highly selective programmes in engineering, medicine, economics, architecture, law and social sciences.
Requirements differ by faculty / school — pick your faculty below. Each shows its own official admissions page.
1 Faculty of Engineering
工程学院
Language
| IELTS | 6 overall · 5.5 each section |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall · 18 each section |
English evidence may support exchange/English electives; Spanish proficiency is central.
Academic
| A-Level | AAA inc. Math + Physics |
|---|---|
| IB | 34-38 with HL Math/Physics |
2 Faculty of Medicine
医学院
Language
| IELTS | 6.5 overall · 6 each section |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 85 overall · 20 each section |
Academic
| A-Level | A*AA inc. Chemistry/Biology |
|---|---|
| IB | 38-40 with HL sciences |
Admissions tests
Spanish C1 and clinical interview expected
3 Faculty of Economics & Administration
经济与管理学院
Language
| IELTS | 6 overall · 5.5 each section |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall · 18 each section |
Academic
| A-Level | AAB-AAA with Math |
|---|---|
| IB | 34-38 with Math |
4 Faculty of Architecture, Design & Urban Studies
建筑、设计与城市研究学院
Language
| IELTS | 6 overall · 5.5 each section |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall · 18 each section |
Academic
| A-Level | AAB with portfolio for design |
|---|---|
| IB | 32-36 with portfolio |
Admissions tests
Portfolio for Architecture/Design
5 Faculty of Law
法学院
Language
| IELTS | 6 overall · 5.5 each section |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall · 18 each section |
Academic
| A-Level | AAB-AAA |
|---|---|
| IB | 34-38 |
6 Faculty of Biological Sciences
生物科学学院
Language
| IELTS | 6 overall · 5.5 each section |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall · 18 each section |
Academic
| A-Level | AAA inc. Biology/Chemistry |
|---|---|
| IB | 34-38 with HL science |
7 Faculty of Mathematics
数学学院
Language
| IELTS | 6 overall · 5.5 each section |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall · 18 each section |
Academic
| A-Level | AAA inc. Mathematics |
|---|---|
| IB | 36-38 with HL Math |
8 Faculty of Social Sciences
社会科学学院
Language
| IELTS | 6 overall · 5.5 each section |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall · 18 each section |
Academic
| A-Level | AAB |
|---|---|
| IB | 34-36 |
Spanish is the main teaching language. International applicants should plan for DELE/SIELE B2-C1 or equivalent, especially for professional degrees.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-19