CHILE · SANTIAGO
Club Universidad de Chile
private · Founded 1927 · Languages: Spanish
In short
Club Universidad de Chile is a professional football club, not an academic institution. For university studies, please visit the separate Universidad de Chile at uchile.cl, located in the vibrant capital city of Santiago.
Key facts
- Type
- Private
- Founded
- 1927
- Students
- 0
- International students
- 0
- Tuition (intl)
- €3–8k/yr
- Languages
- SPANISH
- Location
- Santiago, Chile
Club Universidad de Chile ('La U') is a professional football club in Santiago, Chile, founded in 1927 and historically affiliated with the Universidad de Chile. This entry refers to the sporting club, NOT the Universidad de Chile academic institution. The club competes in the Chilean Primera Division and is one of the most decorated football teams in the country. Students seeking academic programs should look up the Universidad de Chile (founded 1842) separately.
Why study here
- Note: This entry is a professional football club, not an academic institution.
- The Universidad de Chile (the academic university) is a separate, highly-regarded public institution.
- Chile's higher education system offers strong programs in engineering, medicine, and social sciences.
- Santiago is a vibrant capital city with excellent quality of life and affordable costs for students.
- Spanish-language instruction is standard; Spanish language courses are widely available for international arrivals.
Student life
This entry refers to a football club, not a university. For student life information, please refer to the Universidad de Chile academic institution at uchile.cl.
Fees
InternationalN/A — this is a sports club, not an academic institution.
HomeN/A
LivingSantiago living costs approximately EUR 600-900 per month for a student.
For academic tuition at the Universidad de Chile, visit uchile.cl.
Admissions
NoteThis entry is a football club. For academic admissions to the Universidad de Chile, visit uchile.cl.
Accreditation
N/A — sporting club, not an academic institution.
Scholarships
for Chilefull funding
Wellcome Trust
Wellcome Trust Fellowships and Grants (for international researchers)
For researchers at different career stages working on health-related science. Wellcome funds a family of fellowships and grants — early-career, career-development, and discovery awards, plus team and translational funding — each with its own eligibility, value, and call deadline. There is no single scholarship application; you apply to the specific scheme that fits your stage and project.
full
Funding
€3000k
Max
Rolling
Deadline
full funding
Wellcome Trust
Wellcome International Training Fellowships
For early-career researchers based in low- and middle-income countries (outside the high-income world) who want protected time and support for research training in health, often including a PhD or postdoctoral research. Wellcome's scheme names and exact criteria change over time, so applicants should check the current relevant Wellcome funding scheme.
full
Funding
€150k
Max
Rolling
Deadline
full funding
European Commission - European Research Executive Agency (REA)
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships
Open to researchers of any nationality who hold a PhD (or will have defended their doctoral thesis by the call deadline) and have at most 8 years of full-time-equivalent research experience after the PhD. Applicants apply jointly with a host organisation - a university, research institution, business, SME, or other body based in an EU Member State or a country associated to Horizon Europe. European Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to all nationalities for a project inside the EU or an associated country; Global Postdoctoral Fellowships are reserved for EU nationals or long-term residents who carry out a phase in a third country before returning to Europe. Researchers who have been displaced by conflict and those restarting a research career after a break are explicitly encouraged to apply.
full
Funding
€100k
Max
Sep 10, 2026
Deadline
full funding
Rotary Foundation
Rotary Peace Fellowships
For professionals committed to peace and development, with relevant work experience and (for the master's) a strong academic background and proficiency in English. Applicants apply through their local Rotary district and are selected globally by The Rotary Foundation for study at a Rotary Peace Center.
full
Funding
€90k
Max
May 15, 2027
Deadline
full funding
Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF)
ISRF Europe Early Career Fellowship
Open to early-career researchers in the social sciences and humanities who are within 10 years of their PhD award (career breaks considered) and hold a salaried position at a higher education or research institution, or are independent scholars with a host institution. Research must be hosted at a European institution and address innovative, interdisciplinary social research questions. Open to scholars of all nationalities.
full
Funding
€82k
Max
Feb 14, 2027
Deadline
full fundingMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
MIT Need-Based Aid for International Undergraduates
For international undergraduate applicants to MIT, which is need-blind in admission and meets the full demonstrated financial need of every admitted student. Aid is a grant (no loans in the standard package); the amount is set by each family's assessed need.
full
Funding
€80k
Max
Nov 10, 2026
Deadline
Frequently asked questions
Is Club Universidad de Chile an academic institution?
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No, Club Universidad de Chile is a professional football (soccer) club founded in 1927. It is not an academic institution. For academic programs, you should look for the Universidad de Chile (founded in 1842) at uchile.cl.
Where is Club Universidad de Chile located?
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Club Universidad de Chile is based in Santiago, Chile, which is the capital city of the Santiago Metropolitan Region.
What are the living costs for students in Santiago?
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Living costs in Santiago are estimated to be approximately EUR 600-900 per month for a student. This estimate is for general living expenses in the city.
Does Club Universidad de Chile offer academic programs?
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No, Club Universidad de Chile is a sports club and does not offer academic programs. Information about academic programs and admissions can be found by visiting the Universidad de Chile's official website, uchile.cl.
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