Inbound Mobility – Past Years
Higher Education Sector | Inbound Mobility | Outbound Mobility
2010
Total international student enrollment: 9,618
Public Institutions: 3,558
Private Institutions: 6,060
Number of institutions surveyed: 173
Of these, 141 (81.5%) enroll international students
Top 10 sending places of origin and percentage of total international student enrollment
| Rank | Place of Origin | Number of Students | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru | 2,097 | 21.8% |
| 2 | Colombia | 757 | 7.9% |
| 3 | Ecuador | 646 | 6.7% |
| 4 | Argentina | 487 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Bolivia | 440 | 4.6% |
| 6 | Brazil | 235 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Mexico | 221 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Venezuela | 180 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Cuba | 130 | 1.4% |
| 10 | Uruguay | 127 | 1.3% |
Top Fields of Study
| Field of Study | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Business and Management | 2,481 |
| Health Professions | 1,471 |
| Social Sciences | 1,369 |
| Engineering | 1,028 |
| Fine and Applied Arts | 641 |
| Mathematics and Computer Sciences | 628 |
| Education | 583 |
| Humanities | 353 |
| Physical and Life Sciences | 315 |
| Agriculture | 241 |
| Other/Unspecified Subject Areas | 508 |
Note: This data represents the 2010 academic year. It was collected during the months of March and April, 2010.
Source: Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education Chile