Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Chile offers a comprehensive program in Water Resources Engineering. This program is designed to provide students with the necessary tools and knowledge to manage water resources effectively and sustainably.

Program information

Academic degree

The academic degree offered is Bachelor's degree in Water Resources.

Professional title

The professional title awarded is Water Resources Engineer.

Duration

The program duration is 10 academic semesters, with a daytime schedule.

Faculty or Institute

The program is offered by the Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation.

Decree Number

The program is authorized by Exempt Decree of April 13, 2022.

Description and objectives of the program

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in water resources management, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, as well as the development of skills for sustainable water resources management. The program focuses on the interaction between hydrological processes and social processes in the context of watershed management.

Admission

Regular Admission Process 2026

• Application code: 11527
• Vacancies 2026: 40
• General application requirements:
  • High School Grades: 10%
  • Notes Ranking: 30%
  • PAES Reading Competency Test: 10%
  • PAES Mathematical Competence Test 1: 25%
  • PAES Mathematical Competence Test 2: 5%
  • PAES History and Social Sciences Test or Science Test: 20%

Special Admission Processes 2026

• BEA vacancies (see more): 5
• SIPEE vacancies (see more): 9
• PACE vacancies (see more): 4
• High School Vacancies Abroad (see more): 3
• Vacancies for Outstanding Athletes (see more): 3
• Vacancies for Indigenous Peoples State (see more): 2
• Vacancies for Est. Sit. Disability (see more): 2
• Vacancies for est. Technical-Professionals (see more): 20
• Vacancies for +Women Scientists (see more): 8

Curriculum

Graduation Profile

The graduate profile is defined as a professional with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data, as well as develop skills for sustainable water resources management.

Training Plan

The program consists of 10 semesters, with a combination of mandatory and elective courses. The plan includes:

• ACTIVITIES OF THE FIRST SEMESTER
  • Calculus I
  • Algebra and Geometry
  • General Chemistry
  • Programming I
  • Introduction to Hydrology and Water Resources
• ACTIVITIES OF THE SECOND SEMESTER
  • Calculus II
  • Linear Algebra
  • Geology and Geomorphology
  • General Physics
  • General Sociology
• FIRST SUMMER PERIOD
  • Integrated Practice I
• ACTIVITIES OF THE THIRD SEMESTER
  • Calculus III
  • Differential Equations
  • General Ecology
  • Thermodynamics
  • Rural Sociology
• ACTIVITIES OF THE FOURTH SEMESTER
  • Fluid Mechanics and River Hydraulics
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Climatology
  • Programming II
  • Water and Society
• SECOND SUMMER PERIOD
  • Integrated Practice II
• ACTIVITIES OF THE FIFTH SEMESTER
  • Micro and Macro Economy
  • Applied Statistics
  • Soil Sciences
  • Soil Vegetation Atmosphere Interaction
  • Components of Climate Change
• ACTIVITIES OF THE SIXTH SEMESTER
  • Finance and Administration
  • Optimization of the use of Water Resources
  • Water quality
  • Geomatics and spatial analysis
  • Surface Hydrology
• THIRD SUMMER PERIOD
  • Integrated Practice III
• ACTIVITIES OF THE SEVENTH SEMESTER
  • Economic and Social analysis tools
  • Ecology of Aquatic Systems
  • Underground Hydrology
  • Evaluation and Control of Erosive Processes
  • Conflict and Community Development of Cuencas
• ACTIVITIES OF THE EIGHTH SEMESTER
  • Project Evaluation
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Hydrological Modeling
  • Hydrological Restoration of Basins
  • Valuation of Ecosystem Services
• FOURTH SUMMER PERIOD
  • Integrated Practice IV
• ACTIVITIES OF THE NINTH SEMESTER
  • Water Policy and Legislation
  • Socio-Hydrological Studies
  • Integrated Water Resources Management
  • Title Memory Workshop
• ACTIVITIES OF THE TENTH SEMESTER
  • Title Memory