Chile has a number of very prestigious education institutions. It features a wide array of programs and research opportunities. These universities and colleges have undergraduate and graduate degrees in the branches of engineering, sciences, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. Many such institutions have been credited with their ability for research and global collaborations. State funding is given much more often to public universities, which have a wider range of research areas and community service. The focus of the private institutions is one of specialized programs and industry contacts. In this way, both institution types contribute importantly to Chile’s intellectual and cultural landscape. These institutions work together in pursuit of academic excellence and innovation to strengthen the ability of students to solve problems and meet challenges head-on with positive impacts in society. Either through hard academic programs or hands-on research, Chilean higher...