Program Overview

University Program: Ingeniería Civil Mecánica

Overview

The Ingeniería Civil Mecánica program at the University of Chile is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering, enabling them to conceive, create, design, model, evaluate, construct, and implement mechanical components, equipment, and systems.

Admission

• The admission process for this program is through the Plan Común de Ingeniería y Ciencias (Common Plan of Engineering and Sciences) of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
• The admission code is 11045, with 710 vacancies available for the 2026 academic year.
• The admission requirements include:
  • Notes from high school: 10%
  • Ranking of notes: 25%
  • PAES test of reading competence: 10%
  • PAES test of mathematical competence 1: 20%
  • PAES test of mathematical competence 2: 20%
  • PAES test of science: 15%

Special Admission Processes

• There are special admission processes available, including:
  • BEA (55 vacancies)
  • SIPEE (25 vacancies)
  • PACE (2 vacancies)
  • Education in foreign countries (5 vacancies)
  • Outstanding athletes (15 vacancies)
  • Indigenous students (20 vacancies)
  • Students with disabilities (2 vacancies)
  • Más Mujeres Científicas (+MC) (85 vacancies)
  • Cupos Explora-UNESCO (3 vacancies)
  • Programa de Ingreso Prioritario de Establecimientos Públicos (20 vacancies)

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Ingeniería Civil Mecánica program can work in various fields, including:

• Energy generation (thermal and hydroelectric power plants)
• Export sectors (mining, forestry, pulp and paper, agro-industry, and fishing)
• Manufacturing industries (metallurgy, machinery, and equipment)
• Refrigeration and air conditioning
• Environmental agencies and organizations
• Consulting firms and construction companies

Profile of Graduates

The Ingeniería Civil Mecánica program at the University of Chile aims to produce professionals who can:

• Conceive, create, design, model, evaluate, construct, and implement mechanical components, equipment, and systems
• Promote technological innovation and manage energy, human, and physical resources
• Apply ethical, operational, economic, energy, environmental, and social responsibility criteria

Curriculum

The program consists of 11 semesters, with a combination of basic, specialized, and complementary courses. The curriculum includes:

First Year

• Introduction to calculus
• Introduction to algebra
• Introduction to classical physics
• Computational tools for engineering and sciences
• Challenges of innovation in engineering and sciences
• Applications of biology to engineering and sciences

Second Year

• Differential and integral calculus
• Linear algebra
• Introduction to modern physics
• Introduction to programming
• Project of innovation in engineering and sciences
• General education courses

Third Year

• Calculus in several variables
• Ordinary differential equations
• Experimental methods
• Mechanics
• Chemistry

Fourth Year

• Economics
• Advanced calculus and applications
• Electromagnetism
• Thermodynamics/chemical thermodynamics
• Interdisciplinary module
• General education courses

Fifth Year

• Probabilities and statistics
• Optimization/modeling and optimization
• Materials science
• Fluid mechanics
• Mechanical drawing
• Static mechanics

Sixth Year

• Kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms
• Materials for engineering
• Thermotechnology
• Mechanics of solids
• Mechanical workshop
• Specialized electives

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Mechanical engineering
• Materials science
• Energy and thermodynamics
• Fluid mechanics
• Robotics and mechatronics

Degree and Title

The program leads to the degree of Licenciado/a en Ciencias de la Ingeniería mención Mecánica (Bachelor's degree in Engineering Sciences with a mention in Mechanics) and the title of Ingeniero/a Civil Mecánico/a (Civil Mechanical Engineer).