Universidad de Concepción
Chile
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: University of Concepción.
First degree/qualification: Licenciado, professional titles (3-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 71%.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official transcript (certificado de notas); official certification of degree and date awarded (título). All documents in Spanish and English.
Description: Instituted in 1919, a private university. Usual admission requirements are the secondary school certificate (Licencia de educación media) (12 years of education) and an entrance examination.
Grading system:
On percent system with minimum pass 51%.
Suggested equivalency: 85-100% Distinction maxima, 71-84% Distinction,
51-70% Aprobado.
Language of instruction: Spanish.
Advanced degrees:
- Magister: 2 years after the licenciado or professional title. Usually by thesis; coursework may be required.
- Doctorado: 2-4 years after the magister or licenciado; by coursework and thesis
Last updated: May 09, 2005