University of the Andes, Chile

First established in 1989, the University of the Andes, Chile is a private research institution located in the Chilean capital, Santiago. The university has expanded greatly since its initial conception, and since it relocated to its current site in 1995. The university can now be found on a 128-acre campus at the foot of the Andes mountain range, playing host to a wide range of academic and recreation facilities for students to enjoy. This includes a large modern library with over 300,000 books, an art museum, nearly 40 science labs, three sports fields, a gymnasium and a dedicated medical clinic for students. The campus is also located close to the city of Santiago itself. As Chile’s economic and cultural heart, the city has a huge amount to offer prospective students. Having been founded during Chile’s colonial era, Santiago is home to a huge variety of stunning architecture, alongside a vibrant community and active nightlife. The city is also within easy travelling distance of both the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains, providing wonderful opportunities for students to explore the wider country in their free time. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for study, divided among several departments. These include health, engineering, education, humanities and communication. Students of medicine have access to the San Bernardo Medical Centre, an outpatient medical facility providing tuition and accommodation for medical students of all kinds. Notable alumni of the university include Kai Horwitz, an Olympic alpine skier representing Chile.