Patagonia Branch Campus
Located in the Los Lagos Region, our Patagonia Campus offers breathtaking views of a land celebrated for its wild nature, rich mythology, vibrant culture, and dynamic university atmosphere. Strategically located in Puerto Montt, the campus serves as a gateway to the Austral Chilean region and Patagonia. This ideal location supports research and academic studies focused on exploring this captivating region, which is known as the national capital of aquaculture and one of Chile’s top tourist destinations.
Home to a dedicated university community, the campus provides comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs aimed at professional formation and development. The unique “Aula Patagonia” experience merges educational excellence with the natural beauty of the region, transforming the surroundings into a living classroom and serving as a bridge to the southern communities of the country. Studying at our Patagonia Campus means receiving a high-quality education alongside holistic human development, with daily opportunities to discover, explore, and grow, enriching both mind and soul.
USS Patagonia comprises two campuses: the modern Puerto Montt Campus, an architectural icon in the area, and the Osorno Campus, located in the city of Osorno, approximately 100 kilometers north of Puerto Montt.
Puerto Montt Campus
Located in the Pichi Pelluco sector, our Puerto Montt Campus offers stunning views of the city and bay. It strives to be an educational landmark in the region, recognized for its academic excellence and social commitment. The campus serves 5,400 undergraduate students across various schools, including Architecture, Law, Health Sciences, Business Administration, and more.
The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including multipurpose classrooms, a library, a restaurant, a university dental clinic, a veterinary clinical hospital, a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (CEREFAS), the largest Aula Magna in southern Chile, and a new Applied Biotechnology Laboratory. It also houses the Patagonia Heritage Archive, dedicated to cultural preservation and research.
Faculty and students engage in community activities, including charity work, solidarity projects, the University Tunas Contest, and various sports and health events.
Address:
Puerto Montt Campus
Lago Panguipulli 1390, Pelluco Alto, Puerto Montt, Chile
Phone: +56 65 232 5500
Email: puertomontt@uss.cl
Osorno Campus
The Osorno Campus is strategically located across from the city’s main health center, the Osorno Base Hospital, in the central part of the city. This campus plays a vital role in both training and community service.
Though smaller in size, it features multipurpose classrooms dedicated to postgraduate students, currently accommodates around 170 students. The campus also includes three university clinics—physical therapy, legal, and psychological—which provide essential services to the community. Additionally, it houses a library and various student service offices, including the Academic Registry, the Directorate of Student Affairs, and the Finance Office.
Address:
Osorno Campus
Avenida Dr. Guillermo Bühler 1795, Osorno, Chile
Phone: +56 64 233 0630
Email: puertomontt@uss.cl
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