Domain · Life Sciences · Chile
Life Sciences research in Chile
University of Chile ranks first in Chile for Life Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#909 worldwide), followed by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Catholic University of the Maule.
- Chile's world rank
- #51 of 149 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 7.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 17.4%
- Ranked institutions
- 29
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Life Sciences in Chile?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of ChileSantiago | #909 | 24.0 | 15.0% | 822 |
| 2 | Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileSantiago | #1,203 | 20.9 | 20.3% | 574 |
| 3 | Catholic University of the MauleTalca | #2,063 | 14.8 | 24.2% | 179 |
| 4 | Universidad Andrés BelloSantiago | #2,374 | 13.3 | 23.4% | 174 |
| 5 | Austral University of ChileValdivia | #2,412 | 13.1 | 16.3% | 296 |
| 6 | University of ConcepciónConcepción | #2,464 | 12.9 | 14.4% | 421 |
| 7 | Universidad de La FronteraTemuco | #2,746 | 11.6 | 23.6% | 237 |
| 8 | San Sebastián UniversityConcepción | #2,857 | 11.2 | 19.0% | 155 |
| 9 | University of TalcaTalca | #3,084 | 10.4 | 26.1% | 228 |
| 10 | Universidad Autónoma de ChileTemuco | #3,430 | 9.2 | 24.3% | 142 |
| 11 | University of ValparaísoValparaíso | #3,566 | 8.7 | 14.9% | 154 |
| 12 | Universidad de Santiago de ChileSantiago | #3,659 | 8.4 | 15.0% | 258 |
| 13 | Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaísoValparaíso | #3,936 | 7.6 | 24.1% | 195 |
| 14 | Universidad de Los Andes, ChileSantiago | #4,045 | 7.3 | 17.8% | 84 |
| 15 | Universidad Católica del NorteAntofagasta | #4,123 | 7.1 | 18.5% | 89 |
| 16 | Universidad Santo TomásSantiago | #4,521 | 6.1 | 19.2% | 74 |
| 17 | Universidad del DesarrolloSantiago | #4,619 | 5.8 | 16.2% | 90 |
| 18 | Universidad MayorSantiago | #4,930 | 5.1 | 19.6% | 119 |
| 19 | Universidad Católica de TemucoTemuco | #5,033 | 4.9 | 15.5% | 112 |
| 20 | Universidad Bernardo O'HigginsSantiago | #5,081 | 4.8 | 13.8% | 91 |
| 21 | Clínica AlemanaSantiago | #5,285 | 4.3 | 14.8% | 65 |
| 22 | University of TarapacáArica | #5,621 | 3.7 | 13.3% | 98 |
| 23 | Instituto de Investigaciones AgropecuariasSantiago | #5,841 | 3.2 | 15.8% | 213 |
| 24 | University of Bío-BíoConcepción | #6,190 | 2.6 | 18.2% | 82 |
| 25 | University of O'HigginsRancagua | #6,215 | 2.5 | 19.9% | 60 |
| 26 | Federico Santa María Technical UniversityValparaíso | #6,682 | 1.7 | 15.2% | 70 |
| 27 | Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónConcepción | #6,684 | 1.7 | 12.5% | 68 |
| 28 | University of La SerenaLa Serena | #7,027 | 116.0 | 19.9% | 71 |
| 29 | Dirección de Investigación y DesarrolloValdivia | #7,542 | 38.0 | 7.5% | 61 |
Institutions in Chile above the floor of 40 fractional works in Life Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Life Sciences researchers in Chile?
B. A. Latorre, Hermann M. Niemeyer and Javier Echeverría rank highest among researchers based in Chile.
- 1B. A. Latorre#310,250 worldwide overall160 citations · 67 works
- 2Hermann M. Niemeyer#356,868 worldwide overall300 citations · 80 works
- 3Javier Echeverría#929,661 worldwide overall89 citations · 85 works
- 4Mario I. Ramos-González#1,518,559 worldwide overall0 citations · 86 works
- 5CAROLINA ROSE GARRIDO#1,528,840 worldwide overall0 citations · 82 works