The University of Antofagasta is a state, regional, secular and pluralistic institution dedicated to the training of professionals with a deep sense of responsibility to the environment and a solid formation in values. Promotes the transfer of knowledge in science and technology through research and innovation. In this context, our university also assumes the responsibility to contribute to the social mobility of its graduates, constituting a contribution to the development of the region and the country. "Decree-Law, DFL No. 1 of 10 March 1981, gives legal support to the merger of the two houses of studies that give rise to the University of Antofagasta, smith center renowned professionals nationwide.The constant renewal of technologies in the industry generated in 1918, creating the Industrial School Salitre to meet the needs of skilled labor. That was how the first steps in the development of technical-professional in the Region of Antofagasta higher education were given. North kept secrets and riches that required the intervention of professionals and students of university education."