# Chilean university accreditation developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-university-accreditation-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Academic institutions in Chile have received new accreditation recognitions. The Universidad Católica de Temuco (UCT) Medicine program secured its first accreditation for a three-year period, highlighting its focus on intercultural health models and community-based approaches.

Separately, the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM) was granted five years of institutional accreditation by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA). This places the university in the Advanced level tier until 2031, following a motion for reconsideration. The accreditation acknowledges UTEM’s growth in research and innovation, noting a significant increase in scientific publications and the securing of numerous FONDECYT projects.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: UTEM granted five-year institutional accreditation

Chile's Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana (UTEM) has received five years of institutional accreditation through 2031, following significant growth in research and scientific publications.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/utem-granted-five-year-institutional-accreditation

### 2026-09-28: Universidad Católica de Temuco Medicine program receives accreditation

The Universidad Católica de Temuco's Medicine program has earned its first three-year accreditation, recognizing its community-focused academic foundation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-catlica-de-temuco-medicine-program-receives-accreditation

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