Subfield · Astronomy and Astrophysics · Chile
Astronomy and Astrophysics research in Chile
European Southern Observatory ranks first in Chile for Astronomy and Astrophysics research in 2022–2025 (#212 worldwide), followed by University of Chile and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
- Chile's world rank
- #22 of 51 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 824
- Top-10% rate
- 27.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 3
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Chile?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | European Southern ObservatorySantiago | #212 | 12.1 | 33.3% | 70 |
| 2 | University of ChileSantiago | #313 | 5.7 | 28.3% | 62 |
| 3 | Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileSantiago | #370 | 3.0 | 21.5% | 65 |
Institutions in Chile above the floor of 40 fractional works in Astronomy and Astrophysics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Astronomy and Astrophysics researchers in Chile?
T. M. C. Abbott, R. Kneißl and A. R. Walker rank highest among researchers based in Chile.
- 1T. M. C. Abbott#21,124 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 65 works
- 2R. Kneißl#24,010 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 53 works
- 3A. R. Walker#28,973 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 75 works
- 4M. M. Phillips#51,893 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 116 works
- 5N. B. Suntzeff#60,119 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 130 works
- 6César Briceño#63,489 worldwide overall741 citations · 77 works
- 7Neil M. Nagar#110,097 worldwide overall502 citations · 54 works
- 8Laura M. Pérez#113,397 worldwide overall452 citations · 50 works
- 9E. Y. Hsiao#124,866 worldwide overall559 citations · 67 works
- 10Andreï Tokovinin#153,427 worldwide overall480 citations · 62 works
- 11R. C. Smith#154,632 worldwide overall877 citations · 98 works
- 12J. A. Frogel#155,025 worldwide overall481 citations · 60 works
- 13Andrés Jordán#173,477 worldwide overall567 citations · 73 works
- 14J. P. Anderson#186,535 worldwide overall663 citations · 78 works
- 15M. T. Ruíz#207,903 worldwide overall374 citations · 61 works
How Chile compares with other countries in Astronomy and Astrophysics