Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

🇨🇱 Chile 4-Year University

Global #3633 Chile #33

Campus of Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

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Institution Info

Founded: 1925
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 13,149 students
Website: http://www.pucv.cl

About

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso is a higher education institution in Chile, founded in 1925. Recognized as an established higher education institution, it is a prominent university in Chile. The university has approximately 13K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #791 · Ranked	—
THE	2026	THE #1622 · Ranked	25.34
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #3633 · Ranked	55.06

Research Output via OpenAlex

163

h-index

408,241

Citations

18,868

Publications

10,497

i10-index

2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso's global ranking?

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso is ranked #3,633 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Chile, it holds the #33 position.

When was Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso founded?

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso was founded in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Chile.

How many students attend Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso?

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso has a student body of approximately 13,149 students.

What is Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso's research output?

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso has produced 18,868 research publications with 408,241 total citations and an h-index of 163, according to OpenAlex data.