The University of Santiago de Chile is an autonomous public state higher education institution with a century-old tradition linked to the country’s progress.
The organization has unipersonal and collegiate authorities. Unipersonal authorities include the Rector, the Executive Director of the Rector’s Office, the Secretary General, the Pro-Rector, the Vice-Rectors, the University Comptroller, the Dean of each Faculty, the Directors of Schools, Programs, and Departments. Collegiate authorities are the Board of Directors, the Academic Council, and the Councils of Faculties, Schools, Programs, and Departments.
Higher Council
The Higher Council is the highest collegiate body of the University. It is responsible for defining the institution's general development policy and strategic decisions, ensuring their compliance with the University's mission, principles, and functions.
The Board of Directors is composed of:
-Roxana Pey Tumanoff
-Alexis Cortés Morales
-Soledad Ramírez Gatica
-Pedro Palominos Belmar
-Héctor Kaschel Cárcamo
-Jorge Pavez Irrazabal
-Takuri Tapia Muñoz
-Sebastián Cassone González
General Secretariat
The General Secretariat is a senior management body that acts as the University's Minister of Faith, with custody of all records and archives containing the institutional life of the Corporation. Luis Bobadilla Madrid currently heads the General Secretariat of the University of Santiago de Chile. Learn about all the functions and units of the General Secretariat here.
University Council
The University Council is the collegiate body representing the university community, responsible for making decisions on matters relating to the academic and institutional activities of the University. It is a senior body with a tripartite and joint composition that forms part of the University's governance. It replaced the Academic Council.
Learn about the main functions of the University Council and its members.
University Comptroller's Office
The University Comptroller's Office, headed by Carolina Pincheira Sepúlveda (s), is also part of the operational structure of the University. Its objectives include monitoring the legality of the actions of the authorities and overseeing the income and use of funds. Its main functions are to protect university resources and ensure compliance with internal regulations. Learn more about all the functions and units of the University Comptroller’s Office here.
Pro-Rector’s Office
As the largest unit within the Central Government, the Pro-Rector's Office provides direct support to the Rector on internal and external matters, with a primary focus on institutional management.
This office ensures the coordination of operational and mission-related tasks as outlined in the Institutional Strategic Plan. It prioritizes strategic and organizational development through continuous collaboration with the various vice-rectors and directors under its purview. See the Pro-Rector's Office organizational chart and the list of authorities here.
The position of Pro-Rector is currently held by Dr. Carlos Yévenes Ortega.
Vice-Rectors' Offices
Vice-Rector's Office for Academic Affairs (VRA)
Directed by Dr. Luis Quezada Llanca, its function is to coordinate and supervise all academic activity of the University, while studying and proposing to the Rector the policies of undergraduate and graduate teaching, extension, teaching equipment, and libraries of the Institution, ensuring compliance with them in the faculties. Learn about all the functions and units of the VRA here.
Vice-Rector's Office for Research, Innovation and Creation (VRIIC)
Headed by Dr. Andrea Mahn Osses, this office is dedicated to managing and promoting knowledge generation. Its primary objective is to position the University of Santiago de Chile as a national leader in research, development, and innovation across all disciplines. Learn about all the functions and units of the VRIIC here.
Vice-Rector's Office for Outreach and Public Engagement (VIME)
Led by MSc. Claudio Herrera Jarpa, this office is responsible for guiding and organizing the wide range of outreach and public engagement activities carried out by the units under the VIME, as well as by the departments, units, and programs that work together to implement the University’s Outreach and Public Engagement Policy. Learn about all VIME’s functions and units here.
Vice-Rector's Office for Student Support (VRAE)
Under the direction of Dr. María José Rodríguez Araneda, this office operates as the formal channel between the Central Government and the student body. It maintains ties with various student organizations and promotes a quality of life that aligns with the institution’s educational model. Learn about all the functions and units of the VRAE here.
Vice-Rector’s Office for Graduate Studies (VIPO)
Directed by Dr. Héctor Chávez Oróstica, VIPO ensures the efficient operation of all graduate programs. It defines the development policies for advanced degrees and manages the support systems necessary for their successful implementation. Learn more about all the functions and units of the Vice-Rector’s Office for Graduate Studies here.
Vice-Rector’s Office for Finances and Logistics
Led by Dr. Javier Espinosa Brito, the Vice Rector's Office for Finance and Logistics (VRIFYL) designs, implements, and supervises the institution’s administrative management, prioritizing the community’s well-being. By utilizing efficient information systems aligned with institutional needs, this office manages financial resources and physical assets to support sustainable development. Responsibilities include formulating revenue policies, managing finances, overseeing procurement (excluding construction and research), processing staff incentives and appointments, paying salaries, and administering the Solidarity Fund. Learn about all the functions and units of the Vice-Rector's Office for Finance and Logistics here.
Vice-Rector’s Office for Quality of Life, Gender, Equity, and Diversity
Headed by Dr. Rocío Núñez Carrasco, the responsibilities of VICAVIGED include coordinating and developing policies to maintain, enhance, and promote the quality of life of individuals; ensuring that any conduct that violates the rights and dignity of members of the university community is prevented; promoting equity and well-being; and implementing services that provide comprehensive care with a focus on gender, equity, and respect for diversity. Learn about all of VICAVIGED’s functions and units here.