LIBERTAS CAPITUR U E N L I I V H E C R S I DAD AUSTRAL DE Universidad Austral de Chile Conocimiento y Naturaleza LIBERTAS CAPITUR U E N L I I V H E C R S I DAD AUSTRAL DE Universidad Austral de Chile Conocimiento y Naturaleza www.uach.cl Edición: César Altermatt V. / Diseño: M.Alejandra Rosas M. Fotografías: Archivo Relaciones Públicas UACh. Alejandro Sotomayor y Héctor Andrade. Traducción: Unidad de Relaciones Internacionales UACh. Elaborado por Unidad de Relaciones Internacionales UACh. 2011 Index Page UACh History ........................................................................................ 03 Geographical Location .......................................................................... 04 Campus and University Sites ................................................................ 05 Undergraduate Studies and Colleges ................................................... 09 Graduate Studies .................................................................................. 11 - Doctoral Degrees ................................................................................ 11 - Master`s Degrees ............................................................................... 13 - Degrees .............................................................................................. 13 - Specializations .................................................................................... 14 Extended Studies .................................................................................. 15 Networking on a National Level ................................................................................. 19 International Relations .......................................................................... 21 Research ............................................................................................... 23 LIBERTAS CAPITUR U E N L I I V H E C RS I DAD AUSTRAL DE Universidad Austral de Chile Conocimiento y Naturaleza The History of the Universidad Austral de Chile 03 One of the paramount goals for creating the Universidad Austral de Chile was to find a way to retain the beauty and the closeness of nature, while encouraging teaching and the acquisition of knowledge. Every walkway and building at UACh was planned and created by a dedicated group of people, led by Doctor Eduardo Morales. The University's motto is: "Libertas Capitur", from the Latin, meaning: Freedom is conquered. Currently, this motto appears on the UACh shield. The slogan “Knowledge and Nature” also appears on the shield. This slogan is a representation of the spirit and environment of UACh. (of Southern University of Chile, Universidad Austral de Chile) The University Austral of Chile was founded under Decree number 3,757 on the September 7th, 1954 in Valdivia as a response to the undeniable need to create an institution of higher education in the southern part of the country. The UACh campus is located on the "Isla (Island) Teja", between the rivers Calle-Calle and Cruces. It looks out over the river Calle-Calle with a beautiful view of the Valdivian city center. The campus is a patchwork of buildings from various decades and stages of the University's formation. The oldest buildings date back to the ´60s and early ´70s, when the University gained its institutional autonomy. Presently, the university is undergoing a modernization in its architecture and curriculum thanks to different projects aimed at improving the quality of undergraduate programs. This allows the past and present to blend harmoniously. Today our University is recognized nation-wide for its academic achievements and enjoys a prominent and prestigious position among Chilean universities. The importance of this university is demonstrated through its expansion of satellite universities to other cities in Southern Chile, including Puerto Montt and Coyhaique. In regards to its scientific productivity, the Universidad Austral de Chile is one of the five important universities in the country and maintains a campus and a research center whose connection with the community has resulted in positive and relevant development. In fact, UACh is among the five most prestigious universities in Chile, excelling nationwide in research and teaching. The University Austral is the proud results of years of hard work, consisting of: two campuses in Valdivia, a campus in Puerto Montt, the Trapananda Research Center in Coyhaique, an administrative office in Santiago, 9 faculties (college), 50 undergraduate degrees, 13,000 students, more than 800 professors, 152,000 books in their ample libraries, Internet connection via Wi-Fi, laboratories, test centers, multimedia laboratories, sports center, museums, test farms, one of the most modern veterinary hospitals in South America and a 11-hectare botanical garden, one of the most outstanding of its kind in the continent. All of the above are the products of an arduous and persevering effort to contribute to the development of Chile. 04 Geographic Location Arica Venezuela Colombia Antofagasta Ecuador Perú Brasil LIBERTAS CAPITUR U N E Valparaíso I L V I E Santiago H R C S ID AD AUSTRAL DE Bolivia Paraguay LIBERTAS CAPITUR U N E I L V Valdivia I E H R C S ID AD AUSTRAL E LIBERTAS CAPITUR D U LIBERTAS CAPITUR N E I L V Osorno I E H R C S ID AD AUSTRAL DE U N Puerto Montt E I L V I E H R C S ID AD AUSTRAL DE Chile Uruguay Argentina LIBERTAS CAPITUR U N E I L V Coyhaique I E H R C S ID AD AUSTRAL DE Punta Arenas 840 Km 2 cms Campus and other University Sites 05 Patagonia Campus Our University: the discovery of a new world The Main Administration office of the University Austral at #641 Independencia street is located in the heart of Valdivia. This central office is the headquarters of the President and his administration. The Provost’s office, located nearby at #809 Yungay street, houses the National and Regional Relations office and the International Relations office whose objectives are to strengthen regional and international connections and collaborations. Miraflores Campus The Miraflores Campus contains one of the most important departments of our University, the Department of Engineering Sciences, whose academic programs are recognized nationally. In addition to five other engineering programs, this department is a pioneer in the creation of a Sound Engineering degree that later evolved into a degree in Civil Acoustic Engineering. The Campus has one of three channels in Latin America in which ship models and ships' hydrodynamic characteristics can be tested, as well as a modern multimedia laboratory. In fact, this is the only institution that offers a degree in Naval Engineering that utilizes its own hydrodynamic model canal and modern multimedia laboratory. Isla Teja Campus The Isla Teja Campus is the ecological heart of Valdivia. It is like a classical impressionist oil painting in which the colorful flora and extensive fauna catch the eye and meld together with the University's architecture. Eight of UACh's nine departments are found here. This is the most extensive Campus of our University. Aside from lecture halls, laboratories and a language center, it houses additional services such as cafeterias, a post office, a bank, a movie theater and the Aula Magna, where the most important events of the University are held. Isla Teja Campus LIBERTAS CAPITUR U E N L I I V H E C R S I DAD AUSTRAL DE Universidad Austral de Chile Conocimiento y Naturaleza Campus and other University Sites 07 Puerto Montt Campus Puerto Montt Campus UACh The Puerto Montt Campus of the Universidad Austral of Chile is located in the city that bears the same name and it is the capital of the Tenth Region (Región de Los Lagos). Puerto Montt is a commercial town that is located on the rough and windy coast of the South. This campus is one of the most important educational centers in the area. Puerto Montt campus, in addition to developing marine sciences, offers a variety of degrees whose programs correspond to the economic realities and needs of the region and nation. These programs integrate teaching, research and community outreach. The windy coast of the South and its campus is one of the most important educational centers in the area. In addition to developing the cultivation of marine resources, it offers a wide variety of programs in conjunction with the local economy. Patagonia Campus UACh The Patagonia UACh Campus is located in Coyhaique, the main city of the Aysen Region. The campus of Coyhaique UACh includes the Bachelor studies in Engineer Sciences and Sciences and Natural Resources. Both programs allow students to start their studies in this region for two years. Then, they can move to the Valdivia Campus and choose from a variety of undergraduate majors and finish their studies. The Trapananda University Center is also located in Coyhaique city. The principal objective of the Trapananda University Center is to promote and support research at the University Austral in northwest Patagonia. This center has progressively concentrated on the development of studies applied to the management and conservation of natural resources. The Trapananda University Center maintains a close connection to the private and public sector of the southern Austral zone. Representative Office in Santiago de Chile Our University also has a Representative Office in the capital city of Santiago that works to establish the presence of UACh in other regions of the country (primarily in the Metropolitan Region) At the same time it promotes communication with other national and international institutions.