University of Santiago, Santiago de Chile
Facts and practical information
The University of Santiago, Chile is one of the oldest public universities in Chile. The institution was born as Escuela de Artes y Oficios in 1849 by Ignacy Domeyko, under the government of Manuel Bulnes. It became Universidad Técnica del Estado in 1947, with various campuses throughout the country. In 1981, as a consequence of a reform on higher education under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, it became what is now known as Universidad de Santiago de Chile, with all activities centered in a single 340,000 m2 campus in the capital Santiago. ()
University of Santiago – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fantasilandia, Movistar Arena, Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to University of Santiago?
How to get to University of Santiago by public transport?
Metro
- Estación Central • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
- Universidad de Santiago • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Train
- Alameda (7 min walk)
Bus
- Terminal de Buses Alameda (9 min walk)
- Bus Terminal San Borja (9 min walk)