May 6, 2026
During the 24, 25, and 25 of June, the Graduate School of the Vicerrector´s Office for Research and Postgraduate Studies of the UC Will have a new edition of the Virtual Open House UC 2026, a free instance for orientation for those who are looking to project their academic development at a doctoral level.
The initiative aims to introduce UC’s doctoral programs to students and professionals interested in continuing their education, providing key information about the 39 doctoral programs offered by the university. Through this experience, participants will gain detailed insight into the main areas of research, funding opportunities, internationalization options, and the academic and scientific environment in which these programs are conducted.
With more than nine decades of experience in doctoral education, the university has established a world-class research ecosystem. To date, it has trained more than 3,500 researchers since the creation of its first program in 1935. In 2025 alone, 267 new doctoral graduates received their degrees, marking the largest annual cohort in the institution’s history and representing a milestone at the national level.
UC offers 39 doctoral programs accredited by CNA-Chile, with an average accreditation period of six years, placing it among the highest-ranking institutions in the national system. In addition, the university maintains sustained leadership in funding, having received the highest number of ANID scholarship awards for the eleventh consecutive year, enabling more than 90% of its doctoral students to pursue their studies with full funding. Currently, the doctoral program has 1,478 students, comprising 42% women and 58% men, as well as 25% international students; a community that reflects the institution’s global character, supported by 162 dual-degree co-supervision agreements established over the past decade and new partnerships in 2025 with world-class universities.
From Wednesday, 24 until Friday, 26 of June, those who are interested could connect online to know about the doctoral programs that the university offers, talk with the academics who work in the doctorate, ask questions, and discover the impact that studying at one of the best universities of Chile and Latin America has.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the educational experience at UC and the professional development opportunities the university offers, both in academia and in industry.
The event will begin with the “Welcome Open House” webinar, led by the director of the Graduate School, Diego Cosmelli, who will provide an overview of the research ecosystem, scholarships, and educational structure of the doctoral programs offered by UC. The event will take place on June 24 at 11:00 a.m. (Chile).
Additionally, the various doctoral programs will host informational sessions with prominent academics, who will discuss their research areas, provide guidance, and answer participants’ questions. The activities also include discussions with alumni and students and will take place from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, June 26, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Registration for the “Welcome Open House” webinar will be open from May 6 through June 23.
This event is free, will be held entirely online, and requires prior registration. Registration link: https://airtable.com/appmw31GYsZx1NutX/paggj7kULmgvauNV2/form