Acreditación nacional
Nombre de la carrera: Arquitectura
Estado de situación: Acreditada
Número de años de acreditación: 7 años
Mes y año de expiración de acreditación: 31-07-2024
Modalidad, Sede, Jornada: Presencial, Campus Lo Contador-Santiago, Diurna
Agencia Acreditadora de Chile.
Más información en UC transparente: uctransparente.uc.cl
Acreditaciones internacionales
1. RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architecture)
En 2003 la Escuela de Arquitectura UC recibió la validación de la RIBA (Royal Institute of Britsh Architecture) para su programa de estudios de pregrado, y en 2016 recibió la revalidación por el período máximo para la licenciatura y título profesional de arquitectura (Part 1 y Part 2 hasta 2021), renovando la validación por el mismo periodo para el Magister en Arquitectura. En 2016 obtiene además la acreditación de Part 2 para los programas de Magister en Proyecto Urbano, Magister en Arquitectura del Paisaje y Magister en Sustentabilidad y Energía. Por demoras ocasionadas por la Pandemia de Covid-19, la Escuela reiniciará su proceso de revalidación con la NAAB en marzo de 2023.
In 2003 the UC School of Architecture received validation from the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architecture) for its undergraduate program, and in 2016 received revalidation for the maximum period for the Bachelor of Architecture and Professional Degree in Architecture (Part 1 and Part 2 until 2021), renewing the validation for the same period for the Master of Architecture. In 2016 it also obtained Part 2 accreditation for the Master's programs in Urban Design, Master's in Landscape Architecture and Master's in Sustainability and Energy. Due to delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the School will restart its revalidation process with the NAAB in March 2023.
Current Process Documentation (2023)
UC Full Visiting Board Documentation (2023)
Resource Document (Appendix) (2023)
Report RIBA Visiting Board (2023)
RIBA Validation Documentation 2016
UC Full Visiting Board Documentation (2016)
Report RIBA Visiting Board (2016)
Validation Certificate (2016)
2. NAAB (USA National Architectural Accrediting Board)
En 2016 la Escuela de Arquitectura UC recibió la Substantial Equivalency por parte de la National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), única agencia autorizada para acreditar programas profesionales de arquitectura en Estados Unidos, siendo la primera Escuela de Arquitectura de Latinoamérica en recibirla. Durante el año 2022 se ha preparado para re-certificarse y, en mayo de 2023 se ralizará la visita de pares evaluadores, en esta oportunidad, en un formato 100% virtual.
In 2016 the UC School of Architecture received the Substantial Equivalency from the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), the only agency authorized to accredit professional architecture programs in the United States, being the first School of Architecture in Latin America to receive it. During the year 2022 it has prepared to be re-certified and, in May 2023, the visit of peer evaluators will take place, this time in a 100% virtual format.
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, College of Architecture, Design, and Urban Studies, School of Architecture, has received the International Certification designation for the following degree program: Licentiate in Architecture and Professional Degree in Architecture – 2016.
NAAB Documentation
- Current Process Documentation (2023)
1. 2023 Vising Team Report (ICert Decision Letter)
2. Program Self-Evaluation Report (PSER) prepared for the 2023 visit
3. 2019 Conditions for NAAB International Certification
4. 2019 Procedures for NAAB International Certification
- Previous Process Documentation (2016)
NAAB Program Self Evaluation Report -APR (2015)
NAAB Visiting Team Report (2016)
NAAB Decision Letter (2016)
Supplemental Material 2022
1. Faculty Résumés
2. Faculty Credentials
3. Lo Contador Campus Plans
3.1 Lo Contador Campus Guide
3.2 Lo Contador Campus Video
4. Course Notebook
5. ARQ UC Learning Culture Policy
Self-Assessment Policies and Objectives
6. UC 2022-2025 Development Plan
6.1 FADEU 2018 Diagnostic Report
6.2 FADEU 2019-2023 Strategic Plan Agreement
6.3 ARQ UC 2021 Regulations
6.4 ARQ UC 2014-2024 Common School of Architecture
Policies on academic integrity for students (e.g., cheating and plagiarism)
7. Undergraduate Student Regulations 2020
7.1 Master Student Regulations
7.2 Faculty Regulations 2021
7.3 Academic and Disciplinary Responsibility Regulations 2021
The institution’s policy regarding human resource development opportunities, such as sabbatical, research leave, and scholarly achievements
8. UC Intellectual Property Regulation
8.1 Regulation on Transfer of Research Results
8.2 Regulations of Sabbatical Sessions and other Temporary Absences of Academics
8.3 Extension Assistant Category for Paternal License
The policies, procedures, and criteria for faculty appointment, promotion, and when applicable, tenure
9. UC Protocol for process of academic promotion to the rank of Professor 2020
9.1 UC Protocol for processes of academic promotion to the category of associate professor 2021
9.2 Guidelines for the promotion of women at UC 2019
9.3 Regulations of the Committee of UC Professors 2020
9.4 Regulations for the Award of Honorary Academic Degrees
9.5 Regulations of the Dean's Advisor Committees 2021
10. Response to the Branch Campus Questionnaire
11. The previous VTR11
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12. Carrer Brochure
13. ARQ UC 2022 New Students Welcome Brochure + Oath and Degree Commitment
14. DIRIP Funds to ARQ UC Academics 2021-2022
15. ARQ UC Academics Research Projects 2016-2022 + Academics participation in International Research Networks and events
16. National and International Outreach Activities 2018 – 2022
17. Students’ Academic Exchange Programs 2016 – 2022
18. Students’ International Internships 2016– 2022
19. Student Financial Aid 2016 – 2022
20. ARQ UC 2021 Alumni Survey
21. ARQ UC Faculty as Doctoral thesis Advisors and thesis commissions 2016-2022
22. Safety Manual UC Manufacturing Laboratories Network + FABHAUS Regulations
23. Licentiate and Professional Degree Curriculum Charts
24. Master’s Programs Curricular Charts
25. A&C Chile Accreditation Agency Report (ARQ UC National Accreditation)
26. RIBA Report, Visit Report & Validation Certificate
27. Titles of Subscribed Journals, Architecture, Design and Urban Studies (Full Text). Lo Contador Library
- 2023 Vising Team Report (ICert Decision Letter)