In Santiago, one can choose the favourite education programme or specialize in a certain field in the many, research institutions, colleges and universities available. One of the largest universities in Chile, Universidad de Chile, is located here as well as the renowned Universidad de Santiago de Chile, which has changed people's lives in terms of education.

General education programs generally have the goal of providing students with a solid grounding in life skills and global knowledge. Students who complete this program often look for entry-level work or continue their education in a specific subject.

Chile has the oldest education system in the South America. The government has always partially financed this education system making it one of the cheapest student’s lives. The leading universities are Universidad de Chile and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

Many degree programs require students to be proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Those who lack these skills can take an undergraduate pathway program where they may acquire a satisfactory English language mastery.