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Duoc UC is a private, nonprofit professional institute founded in 1968 by the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As one of the largest higher education institutions in Chile, it serves over 108,000 students and offers a wide range of 70 technical and professional programs across 9 schools. The institution aims to provide high-quality education and practical skills, ensuring accessibility through its 19 campuses located in the 5 most developed regions of the country and its Online campus.

Duoc UC’s Educational Model focuses on competency and capabilities, which aims to equip students with the essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to excel in their professional and personal lives. This model emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences and the development of competencies that are directly applicable to the workplace and broader society. Duoc UC's academic project is committed to achieving high standards of quality in education, providing students with comprehensive education such as social, labour and cultural education.

Duoc UC maintains a strong and collaborative relationship with various industries to enhance the educational experience and career readiness of its students. This relationship is multifaceted and includes industry partnerships for academic collaborations, internships, applied research and development, job placement, curriculum co-design, technology and recourse sharing and entrepreneurship and innovation among others.

In 2017, Duoc UC was granted the highest accreditation grade of seven years by the Comisión Nacional de Acreditación - CNA (National Accreditation Agency). This accreditation certifies the quality of Duoc UC's educational project and highlights its relevance among Chilean institutions of higher education. During 2024, Duoc UC presents itself once again to this accreditation process. Additionally, Duoc UC is a Board Member of the WFCP (World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics) and participates in the Global Citizenship Affinity Group.