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Since the creation of its first doctoral programme in 1935, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile) has nurtured a reputable research ecosystem, training more than 3,500 researchers over nine decades. With 267 new PhD graduates in 2025, UC Chile celebrated the largest annual cohort in its history and a national milestone. It currently offers 39 doctoral programmes accredited by Chile’s National Accreditation Commission with an average accreditation period of six years – one of the highest in the country.
The university is organising a virtual open house from 24 to 26 June for prospective students interested in exploring doctoral studies at UC Chile. This is a free, online event outlining fields of research, funding opportunities and international collaborations. It will offer a glimpse into the experience of pursuing a PhD at one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Latin America.
The strength of UC Chile’s doctoral programmes is also reflected in the results achieved by its students. For 11 consecutive years, the university has received the highest number of scholarship awards from Chile’s National Agency for Research and Development.
Students who do not secure external funding are eligible to apply for UC Chile’s internal scholarship, a competitive grant awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence. The university also offers complementary support to strengthen the doctoral experience, including financial assistance for participating in research internships, co-supervised and dual-degree programmes, conferences and other initiatives that promote internationalisation and scientific collaboration.
Currently, UC Chile’s doctoral programmes have 1,478 students enrolled, a quarter of whom are international students. Supporting the university’s global community are its partnerships with world-class universities, producing 230 graduates from joint dual-degree programmes so far. The university also offers support for students undertaking internships and joint supervision programmes.
The Open House is designed to help aspiring students learn about the educational experience at the university and understand the impact a postgraduate qualification could have on their career. Separate sessions will be run for each discipline, covering the institution’s areas of excellence and the admissions process.
The event will begin with a welcome webinar on 24 June, led by Diego Cosmelli, director of the graduate school, who will provide an introduction to the doctoral programmes and present the research ecosystem, training structure and other key aspects of studying at the university. On 25 and 26 June, there will be information sessions with prominent faculty members to provide guidance and answer attendees’ questions.
Interested students can sign up online for the 2026 Open House to find out more about the programmes on offer and explore life at UC Chile. The event is accessible to everyone and will be held fully online, with registrations open until 23 June.
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