The Department of Chemical Engineering, belonging to the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences of the Universidad de La Frontera, has the mission of generating knowledge and training professionals and scientists in the field of process engineering, committed to the socio-economic development of the region of La Araucanía and the Country.

Being a Department of Chemical Engineering recognized nationally and internationally for its contribution to the training of engineers and scientists in the field of process engineering and scientific-technological development, through undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and connection with the environment.