UC Chile School of Architecture

Santiago,

Chile

About the school

The School of Architecture of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile was founded in 1894 and celebrated 130 years in 2024. It is part of the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies.

Programmes

Its architecture degree is accredited in Chile and internationally by the American NAAB and the British RIBA. The school also offers a master’s in architecture and a doctorate.

Teaching approach

Teachers include leading Chilean practitioners. Professor Fernando Pérez Oyarzún received Chile’s National Architecture Prize in 2022.

Campus and facilities

The school is based on the Lo Contador campus in Providencia, around an 18th century country house that is a national monument, next to new timber buildings for teaching.
AT A GLANCE

UC Chile School of Architecture

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile – Escuela de Arquitectura (ARQ UC)

City

Santiago

Country

Chile

Region

South America

Disciplines

Architecture

Students

General email

Full Address

Campus Lo Contador, El Comendador 1916, Providencia, Santiago, Chile

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