Technology and computing degrees in Chile
Informatics Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Audio Engineering and Programmer Analyst: they are technology and computing degrees you can study in Chile.
If you like knowing how what you use on the screen works, you stick with a logic problem until you solve it or you are intrigued by how sound is worked with software, there are degrees that start from that.
How technology and computing is studied in Chile
There are programs at public and private universities in Santiago, ValparaÃso, Concepción, Valdivia or Punta Arenas, among other cities. Within the field there are computing, systems and also audio degrees, such as Audio Engineering, which combines technique and sound. The names are similar, so read the curriculum of each one.
Study plans include logic, mathematics to varying degrees, hands-on practice with software and projects that are delivered working. Before choosing, check the status of the program with the CNA, the commission that accredits institutions and programs.
Technology and computing degrees in Chile
Among those studied in Chile are Informatics Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science and Data Science.
Informatics Engineering focuses on application development and on technical and management tasks; Computer Science, on theory and algorithms; Data Science, on drawing conclusions from large amounts of information; Programmer Analyst is a shorter and more practical path. Informatics Engineering and Audio overlap with engineering degrees in Chile, and the visual side with design ones.
Where to study technology and computing in Chile
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI)Peñalolén · PrivateComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceInformation Systems
Universidad de Chile (UChile)Santiago · PublicAudio EngineeringData ScienceInformation Systems
Universidad Tecnológica de Chile INACAP (INACAP)Vitacura · PrivateProgrammer AnalystComputer Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaÃso (PUCV)ValparaÃso · PrivateComputer Engineering
Universidad Andrés Bello (UNAB)Santiago · PrivateComputer Engineering
Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh)Valdivia · PrivateAudio Engineering
Universidad de Magallanes (UMAG)Punta Arenas · PublicComputer Engineering
Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)Santiago · PublicComputer EngineeringHow to choose between them
Think about what entertains you in front of a screen: building programs, understanding how information is organized, working with sound or solving logic puzzles.
Then ask yourself if you prefer the scientific basis of computing or the use of systems in an organization, and compare the curricula.
If you are torn between computing and audio, think about whether you like programming more or working with sound as material. The career test can give you another clue.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Computer Engineering in Chile?
Many universities use the PAES, organized by DEMRE, and each institution sets the scores and weightings it requires.
How long do these degrees take in Chile?
Programmer Analyst is the shortest; Information Systems and Data Science are in the middle, and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Audio Engineering are the longest.
Do I need to know how to program before starting?
It is usually not necessary: computing and systems degrees start from the basics. If you want to check, write a small program on your own and see how much you enjoy it.
What is the difference between Computer Engineering and Computer Science?
Computer Engineering focuses more on application development and on technical and management tasks; Computer Science puts more emphasis on theory and algorithms.
What does Audio Engineering study?
How to capture, process and improve sound with equipment and software. Read its profile to see the subjects.