What is ENCE?

The National Survey of Student Engagement (ENCE) It is a collaborative project of universities belonging to the Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities (CRUCH). Its purpose is to learn about the experience of undergraduate students and generate information that contributes to the improvement of their training.

Student commitment considers the time and effort that students dedicate to their studies and training activities. It also includes the conditions offered by universities, the way they organize teaching and the opportunities for participation they promote to encourage learning.

ENCE is inspired by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), Developed in the United States and used as a reference in various higher education systems, the instrument began development in Chile based on a version used by the University of Valparaíso in 2015.

Subsequently, specialists from that institution, the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and the University of Chile participated in its review and adaptation. In 2017, the three universities conducted a pilot project to adjust and validate the questionnaire according to the characteristics of Chilean higher education. Since then, ENCE 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

Universidad de Talca

Gonzalo Zapata

Talca University director
Universidad de Chile

Pedoair Lehy

University of Chile Collaborator
Universidad Católica de Temuco

Rodrigo del Valle

Catholic University of Temuco
Universidad de Playa Ancha

María Jaqueline Rojas

University of Playa Ancha

Technical Committee – Institutional Representatives

Universidad de Chile

Matías Pérez

University of Chile
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Carolina Méndez

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Universidad de Valparaíso

Fuad Hatibovic

University of Valparaíso
Universidad de La Serena

Alan Olivares

University of La Serena
Universidad de Chile

Marco Verdugo

University of Chile
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Alexandra Cuchacovic

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Universidad de Valparaíso

Carlos Becerra

University of Valparaíso
Universidad de la Frontera

Syrley Muñoz

Border University
Universidad de Chile

Luis San Martín

University of Chile
Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Sergio Urzúa

University of Santiago, Chile
Universidad de La Serena

Pamela Labra

University of La Serena
Universidad de la Frontera

Rodrigo Puchi-Ancasay

Border University
Universidad de la Frontera

Juan Méndez

Border University
Universidad de Talca

Francisca Castro

Talca University
Universidad de Atacama

César Espíndola

Atacama University
Universidad Arturo Prat

Gabriel Díaz

Arturo Prat University
Universidad de Magallanes

Sandra Jadrijevic

University of Magallanes
Universidad de Talca

Carla Förster

Talca University
Universidad de Atacama

Rubén Hidalgo

Atacama University
Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias en Educación

Francisca Donoso

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences
Universidad de Magallanes

Marlene Alvarado

University of Magallanes
Universidad de Atacama

Fernando Herrera

Atacama University
Universidad Arturo Prat

Michelle Espinoza

Arturo Prat University
Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias en Educación

Valentina Bahamondes

Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences
Universidad de Playa Ancha

Andrea Tassara

University of Playa Ancha
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana

Fernanda Reyes

Metropolitan Technological University
Universidad de Playa Ancha

Jacqueline Rojas

University of Playa Ancha
Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana

Jonatan Latorre

Metropolitan Technological University
Universidad de Playa Ancha

Ruth Arévalo

University of Playa Ancha
Universidad de Los Lagos

Alberto Mancilla

University of Los Lagos
Universidad de Los Lagos

Fernando Lemarié

University of Los Lagos
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

Sandra González

Catholic University of the Holy Conception
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

Camilo Miranda

Catholic University of the Holy Conception
Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

Aury Barrientos

Catholic University of the Holy Conception
Universidad Católica de Temuco

Pablo Lagos

Catholic University of Temuco
Universidad de Aysén

David vasquez

University of Aysén
Universidad Catolica de Temuco

Jeannette Blásquez

Catholic University of Temuco
Universidad Catolica de Temuco

Gonzalo Cifuentes

Catholic University of Temuco
Universidad Alberto Hurtado

Belén Cumsille

Alberto Hurtado University
Universidad Católica de Temuco

Rodrigo del Valle

Catholic University of Temuco
Universidad de Aysén

Cristina Oyarzún

University of Aysén
Universidad Alberto Hurtado

Mauricio Mercado

Alberto Hurtado University
Universidad de Los Andes

Carolina Herrera

University of the Andes
Universidad de Los Andes

Andres Nazar

University of the Andes
Universidad de Los Andes

Tomás Costa

University of the Andes