Universidad de Tarapacá leads Chile in physics ranking

According to the 2026 Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), the Universidad de Tarapacá holds the top position in Chile for the field of physics.

The university focuses its research on addressing regional challenges in the Arica y Parinacota Region, including water management, energy, agriculture, natural risks, the environment, and adaptation to extreme conditions. The discipline serves as a foundation for various modern technologies, ranging from transportation and wireless communication to geolocation systems based on the principles of relativity.