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Our Faculty

The Faculty of Educationof the Pontifical Catholic University of ChileIt was founded in 1942. Since then our mission has been to train future teachers, teachers and researchers in the area of ​​Chile.

During our 83 years of existence we have trained more than twenty-five thousand teachers in our 11 undergraduate degree programs and our Master's and Doctoral programs.


Our identity

We have 11 careers, a Master's and a Doctorate in Education

83 years training teachers, educators and researchers

High academic standard, prestige and quality of training

La Faculty of Education The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile has been recognized for its high academic standards, prestige, and the quality of its teacher training. Since its founding, its objective has been to train educators and researchers with a strong commitment to student learning from a perspective of equity and inclusion, fostering changes that make education a driving force for the transformation of individuals and society. 

The UC Faculty of Education has its eleven majors and Undergraduate and Graduate programs certified by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA), also offers accredited programs of Master of Education y PhD in Education.


Saint Teresa of Ávila

Patron saint of the Faculty of Education. She was born in Ávila, Spain, in 1515. Also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, she was a key figure in the reform of the Carmelite Order and one of the founders of the Discalced Carmelites. A mystic and writer, her life is a model for a fulfilling life. In 1970, Pope Paul VI proclaimed her a Doctor of the Church.