Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana

About

Located in Santiago, Chile, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana is a public institution recognized for its strong emphasis on engineering, technology, and applied sciences. The university's strongest faculties center around computer science, industrial engineering, and construction management, providing practical, industry-aligned training for students. While the primary language of instruction is Spanish, the institution welcomes international participants through various bilateral exchange agreements and semester-abroad options. Its international relations office helps incoming students navigate academic enrollment, housing, and cultural adaptation within the capital city. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its profound integration with the local urban community, frequently partnering with municipal projects in Santiago to apply technological solutions to real-world civic challenges.

Background

Metropolitan University of Technology (Spanish: Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana) is a university in Chile. It is part of the Chilean Traditional Universities. The Metropolitan Technological University, better known by its acronym as UTEM, is a state institution of public higher education in Chile. It was founded on August 30, 1993, after the breakup of the University of Chile. It is one of the sixteen universities of the Consortium of Universities of the State of Chile, and belongs to the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities. It has four branches, all located in the Metropolitan Region. Its head office is in the municipality of Santiago, being part of the old houses of Dieciocho street, which was declared a heritage zone by the National Monuments Council of Chile. The UTEM is currently accredited by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile) for three years, since its renovation in December 2013 to December 2016.

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