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.

Family law programs can prepare students for cases involving matrimonial dissolution and child protection. This area of study may provide instruction in the legalities of adoption, neglect and abuse, custody and domestic violence as it relates to child welfare.

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.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.