What is ENCE?
The National Survey of Student Engagement (ENCE) It is a collaborative project of universities belonging to the CRUCH (Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities). Its purpose is to learn about the experience of undergraduate students and generate information that contributes to the improvement of their training.
Student engagement includes the time and effort that students dedicate to their studies, With the conditions and opportunities offered by universities to promote learning.
ENCE is inspired by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The instrument was adapted to the Chilean context by specialists from the University of Valparaíso, the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and the University of Chile. Following a pilot application conducted in 2017, It is applied annually with the sponsorship of CRUCH.
Application 2026
Between August and December 2026 A new application of the National Student Engagement Survey is being developed, in which 24 universities from CRUCH are participating.
The survey is aimed at students from the cohorts selected by the project. Each participating university organizes its own application directly. and provides the necessary information to the students summoned.
The participation of students will allow to learn more about their university experience and generate information to strengthen undergraduate education.
What information does it collect and what is it used for?
ENCE collects information on seven dimensions related to student experience and engagement. These consider aspects such as academic challenge, peer learning, experience with teachers and the university environment.
The survey also addresses time use, expectations, and academic outcomes, along with personal and socioeconomic background information. It also provides insight into participation in high-impact training practices, so named for their contribution to learning, retention and appreciation of the university experience.
The instrument is applied to students in the cohorts selected by the project. This allows observe different moments in the educational trajectory and analyze changes in the student experience over time.
Their findings help universities understand how students experience their educational process and what conditions foster their learning. This information contributes to to guide academic decisions and strengthen institutional practices related to teaching and university experience.
ENCE also promotes collaboration between universities through the exchange of information and best practices. Each institution accesses its own results and can compare them with the aggregated information from the other participating institutions., without individualizing them or establishing classifications among them.
Coordination team
Gonzalo Zapata
Project Coordinator
Jaqueline Rojas
University of Playa Ancha Contributor
Rodrigo del Valle
Catholic University of Temuco CollaboratorTechnical Committee
Luis San Martín
University of Chile Representative
María Soledad Cruz
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Representative
Juan Aspee
Federico Santa María Technical University Representative
Victor Gonzalez
Catholic University of the North Representative
Matías Pérez
University of Valparaíso Representative
Paula Floody
Border University Representative
Alejandro Sevilla
University of Chile Representative
Francisco González
Pontifical University of Valparaíso Representative
Sergio Urzúa
University of Santiago, Chile Representative
Orlando Castro
Catholic University of the North Representative
Alan Olivares
University of Antofagasta Representative
Mario Garay
University of Magallanes Representative
Catalina García
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Representative
Marcela Liberona
Federico Santa María Technical University Representative
Roxana Aranda
University of Santiago, Chile Representative
Elizabeth Jorquera
University of Valparaíso Representative
Syrley Muñoz
Border University Representative
Renato Arce
University of Magallanes Representative
Francisca Castro
Talca University Representative
César Espíndola
Atacama University Representative
Francisca Donoso
Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Representative
Fernanda Fuentes
Talca University Representative
Gabriel Díaz
Arturo Prat University Representative
Belén Barahona
Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences Representative
Rubén Hidalgo
Atacama University Representative
Karina González
Arturo Prat University Representative
Ruth Arévalo
University of Playa Ancha Representative
Fernanda Reyes
Metropolitan Technological University Representative
Mauro Robles
University of Los Lagos Representative
Jonatan Latorre
Metropolitan Technological University Representative
Gonzalo Cifuentes
Catholic University of Maule Representative
Alberto Mancilla
University of Los Lagos Representative
Jeannette Blásquez
Catholic University of Maule Representative
Valentina Saavedra
Catholic University of the Holy Conception Representative
Mabel Tornel
Catholic University of the Holy Conception Representative
Pablo Lagos
Catholic University of Temuco Representative
Francisca Cáceres
University of Aysén Representative
Camila Díaz
Alberto Hurtado University Representative
Ximena Paredes
University of Aysén Representative
Carlos Medrano
Diego Portales University Representative
Belén Cumsille
Alberto Hurtado University Representative
Denise Hott
Diego Portales University Representative
Carolina Herrera
University of the Andes Representative