UFRO welcomes 39 incoming national and international exchange students for the first semester of 2026
Coming from eight countries and three Chilean universities, the students will pursue their studies across the University’s six Faculties, further strengthening the international profile of the University of La Frontera and its academic links.
UFRO researchers contribute to the development of a pilot plant for direct lithium extraction in Chile
In partnership with universities in Germany and Bolivia, the University of La Frontera is contributing to the implementation of a pilot plant in northern Chile based on membrane technologies, aimed at supporting more responsible and sustainable lithium extraction.
UFRO Graduate Returns from the Technical University of Denmark for Research in Mechanical Vibrations
Matías Reumay San Martín, mechanical civil engineer and Master of Engineering Sciences graduate from Universidad de La Frontera, currently pursuing a PhD in the European country, carried out experimental work at the UFRO Vibrations and Rotordynamics Laboratory during a research placement that contributes to projecting new opportunities for student mobility and scientific cooperation around the capabilities of this university facility.
University of Portsmouth Researchers Study Volcanic Risks on the Villarrica Massif and Strengthen Scientific Cooperation with UFRO
Through an international exchange project funded by the Royal Society, FOVI250091 and Fondecyt 1230792, the initiative seeks to understand how land-use changes influence volcanic slope stability.
UFRO Secures Patents in Chile, the United States, Mexico and European Countries for Innovations Developed at the University
The granting of six new patents strengthens the position of Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) in innovation and technology transfer, expanding the international reach of its scientific developments.
UFRO Strengthens Academic Cooperation with Universidad de Almería and Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado
Academic initiatives related to research, mobility and postgraduate studies form part of ongoing efforts to continue expanding international cooperation networks.
UFRO Innovation FiTyre Secures United States Patent and Advances International Licensing Prospects
A new milestone has been achieved by the Road Pavement Research Group (GiPAV, its Spanish acronym) of the Department of Civil Works Engineering at Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) following the granting of a patent for the development of a sustainable solution designed to improve road durability using fibres from end-of-life tyres. The patent was granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). FiTyre®, through the Innovation and Technology Transfer Office (DITT, its Spanish acronym), will now also pursue licensing opportunities in Europe and entry into international markets.
UFRO Researchers Study the Impact of Human Activity in Antarctica
For one month, Dr. Carolina Merino and Dr. Ignacio Jofré, academics from Universidad de La Frontera, are carrying out scientific fieldwork in Antarctic territory within the framework of the Anillo ATE250052 Project, an initiative that forms part of the 62nd Antarctic Scientific Expedition (ECA 62).
UFRO Participates in International Congress on Persons with Disabilities Organized by Tecnológico de Monterrey
The event sought to reflect on the importance of sports as a tool for inclusion, growth, and human development.
UFRO Students Prepare for the International Mobility Experience
Germany, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Spain, United States, France, Italy, and Mexico will be the destinations of 28 undergraduate students who will undertake international mobility, thanks to collaboration agreements and international alliances. The farewell and recognition ceremony took place as part of the fourth version of the International Week.
