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
Gonzalo Zapata
Talca University director
Pedoair Lehy
University of Chile Collaborator
Rodrigo del Valle
Catholic University of Temuco
María Jaqueline Rojas
University of Playa AnchaTechnical Committee – Institutional Representatives
Matías Pérez
University of Chile
Carolina Méndez
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Fuad Hatibovic
University of Valparaíso
Alan Olivares
University of La Serena
Marco Verdugo
University of Chile
Alexandra Cuchacovic
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Carlos Becerra
University of Valparaíso
Syrley Muñoz
Border University
Luis San Martín
University of Chile
Sergio Urzúa
University of Santiago, Chile
Pamela Labra
University of La Serena
Rodrigo Puchi-Ancasay
Border University
Juan Méndez
Border University
Francisca Castro
Talca University
César Espíndola
Atacama University
Gabriel Díaz
Arturo Prat University
Sandra Jadrijevic
University of Magallanes
Carla Förster
Talca University
Rubén Hidalgo
Atacama University
Francisca Donoso
Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences
Marlene Alvarado
University of Magallanes
Fernando Herrera
Atacama University
Michelle Espinoza
Arturo Prat University
Valentina Bahamondes
Metropolitan University of Educational Sciences
Andrea Tassara
University of Playa Ancha
Fernanda Reyes
Metropolitan Technological University
Jacqueline Rojas
University of Playa Ancha
Jonatan Latorre
Metropolitan Technological University
Ruth Arévalo
University of Playa Ancha
Alberto Mancilla
University of Los Lagos
Fernando Lemarié
University of Los Lagos
Sandra González
Catholic University of the Holy Conception
Camilo Miranda
Catholic University of the Holy Conception
Aury Barrientos
Catholic University of the Holy Conception
Pablo Lagos
Catholic University of Temuco
David vasquez
University of Aysén
Jeannette Blásquez
Catholic University of Temuco
Gonzalo Cifuentes
Catholic University of Temuco
Belén Cumsille
Alberto Hurtado University
Rodrigo del Valle
Catholic University of Temuco
Cristina Oyarzún
University of Aysén
Mauricio Mercado
Alberto Hurtado University
Carolina Herrera
University of the Andes
Andres Nazar
University of the Andes