University

Universidad San Sebastián (USS) is a leading private institution in Chile, with more than 50,000 students. Based in Santiago, the university has campuses in four cities: Santiago (Bellavista, Ciudad Empresarial, and Los Leones), Concepción (Las Tres Pascualas and Paicaví), Valdivia, and Puerto Montt.

USS, a young university inspired by Christian Humanism, was founded in 1989 in Concepción and offers education across a broad spectrum of knowledge areas. It provides 57 academic degrees through 9 Schools, with programs available in both morning and evening sessions. In addition, USS offers 112 postgraduate programs, including 32 Master’s degrees and 10 Doctorates, with nearly 5,400 graduate students.

The university is accredited for five years in Institutional Management, Undergraduate Teaching, and Community Engagement. This accreditation ensures the validity of diplomas and access to public funding, including for international students. As part of the Unique Admission System, USS guarantees a transparent admissions process.

USS is committed to its students, with 95% of students receiving financial support and 67% benefiting from internal scholarships.