Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso

University in Chile Pontifical Catholic University of ValparaísoPontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (Spanish)Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso coat of armsOther namesPUCV; UCVFormer nameCatholic University of ValparaísoMottoFides et labor (Latin)Motto in English"Faith and work"TypePrivate, TraditionalEstablished15 March 1928 (1928-03-15) (98)Religious affiliationCatholic ChurchBudgetCLP$ 61,879,000,000 (year 2013)ChancellorMgr. Gonzalo Duarte García de Cortázar SS.CC.Vice-ChancellorPbr. Dietrich Lorenz DaiberRectorNelson Vásquez LaraSecretary-GeneralJuan Carlos Gentina MoralesAcademic staff1,501(of these about 650 are full time faculty)Administrative staff1,266Students18,327Undergraduates16,798Postgraduates1,078Doctoral students451Other students314 (International student exchange)LocationValparaíso, Region of Valparaíso, Chile33°2′41″S 71°36′20″W / 33.04472°S 71.60556°W / -33.04472; -71.60556CampusUrban255 089 m² of land143 817 m² builtLanguageSpanishColors Dark blue Dark red GoldenWebsitepucv.clData Source: Cuenta Anual "CLAUSTRO PLENO ORDINARIO 2023" [1] Casa Central, the primary building of PUCV The Open City of Ritoque, teac