Council of Rectors concludes successful visit to Colombian higher education institutions

With the participation of the postgraduate departments of eleven universities belonging to the Council of Rectors, the mission to Colombian universities was successfully carried out. Its purpose was to promote doctoral programs and learn about the country's policies and mechanisms for training and funding postgraduate scholarships in […]

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Council of Rectors and REUNA partner to strengthen collaboration among their members

The agreement includes a commitment to promote and facilitate collaboration and cooperation between both entities. Of the 25 universities belonging to CRUCH, 19 are part of the REUNA Corporation. With a view to establishing a new space for discussion, cooperation, and collaboration in higher education, the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) […]

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Chilean and New Zealand universities strengthen networks at meeting organized by CRUCH and Embassy

During the meeting, institutions from both countries participated in a round of bilateral talks, identifying common ground and exchanging information about their campuses. A successful dialogue between universities in New Zealand and Chile took place at the Catholic University's Extension Center. The […]

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The CRUCH Executive Committee expresses its concern regarding the 2014 Budget Bill on Science and Technology

Each year, during discussions on the budget for higher education, and particularly for scientific and technological development, it becomes clear that the State has still not established a long-term policy or an institutional framework that meets the demands of an OECD member country. The State's responsibility is to provide the necessary funding […]

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Network of Universities with UNESCO Preparatory Program supports the application of the Grade Ranking

The UNESCO Preparatory Programs Network and its partner universities expressed their support to the Executive Vice President of the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH) for the implementation of the Grade Ranking system in the 2014 Admissions Process, noting that it is a variable that contributes to the inclusion of talented young people in higher education. A group of 17 universities plus the […]

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Council of Rectors analyzes 2014 Admission Process in conjunction with MINEDUC

Together with the Minister of Education, Carolina Schmidt, the university rectors reviewed the process, including what has happened so far with the Grade Ranking. In addition, figures were presented regarding registration for the Technical-Professional track for the Science exam. The Council of Rectors, together with the Minister of Education, Carolina Schmidt, […]

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Representative of the European Union meets with the Directors of International Relations of the CRUCH

Paola Bon, Project Officer of the European Commission, visited the Council of Rectors to discuss the prospects for the ALFA BRIDGES project, in which the Council has participated with the Association of European Universities. A group of directors of International Relations from the Council of Rectors met with Paola […]

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