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University of Concepción
University of Concepción
	Universidad de Concepción
Established	May 14, 1919
Type	Traditional (Private)
President	Sergio Lavanchy Merino
Faculty	1,206
Undergraduates	21,780
Postgraduates	1,554
Location	Concepción, Biobío Region, Chile
Campus	Urban
Campuses	3
Website	www.udec.cl (in spanish)

For a football club, see Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción.

The University of Concepción (Spanish: Universidad de Concepción), one of the Chilean Traditional Universities, is one of Chile's oldest and most prestigious universities, and one of the most important outside of the capital, Santiago. Its founder was Enrique Molina Garmendia.

[edit] History

In 1919, the University of Concepcion was founded, becoming the first regional university in Chile. The University's founder, Enrique Molina G., was also its first President proposed that "this new University, in addition to professional education in liberal arts and technical sciences, as required by the development and increased national wealth, will be center of information for the public, outreach, scientific research and experimentation, and the promotion of best literary, humanist and philosophical culture".

[edit] Colleges, campuses and faculties

Campanile in the University of Concepción, Campus Concepción (Campanil)

The University holds 18 faculties distributed in 3 campuses: Concepción (central campus), Chillán and Los Ángeles.

Campus Concepción: In Concepción, at 515 km. from Santiago, is the central campus of the University of Concepción. Is well known like the "Universitary District", because all the academic activities are concentrated on only one place.