Strategic Partnership with Universidad de Chile

Universidad de Chile (UCH) is one of the nine non-European Strategic Partners of the University of Groningen.

Amongst other things, UCH:

• Is ranked 167 in the QS World University Ranking 2022 (ranked 3 in Latin America).
• Was founded in 1842, and is the oldest university in the country.
• Is home to 43.779 undergraduate and graduate students.
• Hosts 42 doctoral and 117 master’s programs.
• Has International agreements in the 5 continents.
• Carries out more than 30% of national research.

Sandwich PhD Programs with Universidad de Chile

Universidade de Chile and the University of Groningen have two sandwich PhD programs. A general Double Degree PhD that allows for the enrollment of doctoral students in a Double Degree (DD) doctoral program in all academic fields covered by both institutions, and a Joint PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences.

Prospective students interested in the Joint PhD Program should read the basis and application procedures available at the UMCG’s Graduate School for Medical Sciences website.

Candidates for the DD program can find more information in our Sandwich PhD with Latin America section. Also, all prospective students are required to contact the UG Representative Office in Mexico during the earliest possible stage of the application (preparation) process.