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How to apply
You can apply for the Doctorate in Chemistry throughout the academic year through the web portal of the Vice-Rector's Office for Postgraduate Studies (VIPO) of the University of Santiago de Chile.
First, you must enter this website:
https://www.postulacion-postgrado.usach.cl/
After applying through the website, you must do the following:
- Take a personal interview that includes a basic knowledge exam in the area.
- Present a scientific article previously delivered by the data processing center (CPD), where its analysis and critical capacity will be evaluated.
- Once the application process is completed, the Director will inform each applicant about their selection or rejection status and will send the selection list through regular channels to the Vice-Rector's Office for Postgraduate Studies.
Application Documents
To apply to the Program, whether you are a national or foreign applicant, you must include the following documents in the online process.
- Application letter addressed to the Director of the Program explaining your interest and motivation why you want to pursue Doctoral studies.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Birth Certificate or copy of Passport
- Undergraduate transcript (and master’s degree if applicable).
- Certificate of bachelor’s degree in chemistry, master’s degree or previous training related to Chemistry, whose level and content of studies are equivalent to that of the Bachelor's degree with at least eight semesters.
- Curriculum vitae.
- For foreign students, the title or degree certificate must be apostilled by the Ministry of the country of origin.