The University of Magallanes (UMAG) was created in 1981 as a successor to the Punta Arenas branch of the former State Technical University, which began in 1961. As a public institution with a solid tradition in the Chilean university system, at present the University of Magallanes has over three thousand students enrolled in its five distinguished faculties. Through teaching, research and extension activities, our institution aims to develop knowledge and human resources in the southernmost region of Chile and South America. The UMAG’s academic core is formed by 160 full-time professors and a considerable number of associate professors. A large portion of the professors have their doctorate or masters degrees. Constantly striving to modernize its academic work and processes, the University of Magallanes takes particular care to update the syllabi of its technical and professional degrees, always considering the professional skills needed for the future.