Commission of Vice-Rectors for Research of the CRUCH will participate in the pre-legislative discussion for the creation of the Ministry of Science and Technology

The president of the Commission and Vice-Rector of Research and Advanced Studies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso, Joel Saavedra, pointed out that 901% of research in Chile is conducted at universities belonging to the Council of Rectors, and therefore, “we consider it very important that our proposals be heard.” Representatives of the […]

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Council of Rectors defines the 2017 Admission Process Calendar

The director of the Unified Admission System of the Council of Rectors, Dr. María Elena González, highlighted that this year the administration of the PSU (University Selection Test), the release of results, and the application period will conclude before the end-of-year holidays. Regarding the Grade Ranking, the calculation introduced in the […]

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CRUCH and the Hungarian Rectors' Conference sign a five-year collaboration agreement

The alternate executive vice president and rector of the Catholic University of Maule, Diego Durán, stated that “the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Conference is a very significant step, because it demonstrates that a relationship now exists with all the universities that are members of the Council of Rectors.” On that occasion, the secretary general of the […]

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A meeting of International Relations offices from Chilean universities was held at PUCV.

Delegations from Federico Santa María University, University of La Frontera, University of Valparaíso, Metropolitan Technological University, University of La Serena, University of Talca, University of Bío-Bío, and the Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences participated in the event, along with DUOC-UC. Also present was the head of studies for the Council of Rectors […]

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Executive Vice President of CRUCH, Aldo Valle: The Reform is an opportunity to put an end to the free market that governs Higher Education in the country today.“

The Minister of Education met with members of the Executive Committee of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) to begin new pre-legislative work on the higher education bill. A work schedule will be defined. “Today there are not enough guarantees for students; education cannot be left exposed to the audacity and cunning of commercial ventures,” she stated […]

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