The PhD Program in Mathematical Sciences at Universidad de La Frontera is now accepting applications for its 2026 admission process. The call is open to both Chilean and international students interested in pursuing advanced research in mathematics. With over a decade of academic trajectory and a five-year accreditation granted by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile), the program offers rigorous training focused on advanced research and the strengthening of disciplinary knowledge.
Research Areas:
- Analysis
- Algebra and Geometry
Modality:
On-site
Duration:
8 semesters
Start of classes:
March 2026
Application Process
To apply for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold an academic degree equivalent to a Licenciate or a Master’s degree in the area of Mathematical Sciences, awarded by a Chilean or foreign university.
Have a GPA of 5.0 or higher on the Chilean 7.0 scale (where 4.0 is the minimum passing grade and 7.0 the maximum); or be ranked within the top 30% of their class, as officially certified by their institution.
Submission of documents:
Applicants must send the required documents in PDF format to the program's official email address: doctorado.mat@ufrontera.cl, within the established deadlines. All files must be included in a single compressed folder (.zip format), labeled with the applicant’s full name.
Application Start Date
June 2, 2025
Application Deadline
October 17, 2025
Selection Process
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation of applications is carried out according to criteria previously established by the Academic Committee, based on the materials submitted and their alignment with the program’s research areas.
The selection process is guided by objective criteria and clearly defined guidelines, without arbitrary discrimination among applicants. All candidates will be formally notified of the outcome by email, regardless of the decision made by the Academic Committee.
Enrollment formalizes admission to the program, grants regular student status, and entails a commitment to comply with the institution’s current regulations.
Scholarships
The PhD in Sciences with a Major in Mathematics at Universidad de La Frontera offers various funding opportunities for its students, including the national scholarship program of the National Agency for Research and Development (ANID), as well as internal scholarships awarded by the university.
ANID National PhD Scholarship
Each year, ANID opens the call for its National PhD Scholarship, which provides financial support for doctoral studies in accredited programs in Chile. This scholarship covers the program’s annual tuition and includes a monthly stipend for living expenses. It also offers additional benefits such as funding for research-related expenses, international cotutelle agreements and internships abroad, and the possibility of extending funding for an additional semester for the completion of the doctoral dissertation, when applicable.
General requirements:
- Hold a Licenciate or Master’s degree.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance.
- Be accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited PhD program at the time of application.
Internal Scholarships
Universidad de La Frontera provides a set of internal scholarships to support doctoral students in their academic development. These scholarships may partially or fully cover tuition fees and/or support academic and research-related activities.
Tuition Waiver Scholarship
Living Expenses Scholarship
Francisco Salazar Tuition Waiver Scholarship
Doctoral Dissertation Completion Scholarship
Scholarship to Promote Internationalization
Internship Scholarship for R&D in Industry and the Public Sector
Support for Attendance at National and International Scientific Events
Regulations
Program regulations
Regulations on Financial Obligations and Scholarships for Graduate Students
Contact
Inquiries related to the application process should be directed to the following institutional email: doctorado.mat@ufrontera.cl