Industrial engineering students learn about optimizing complex systems, processes and organizations. This field of study combines engineering, science and math. Additionally, students may gain knowledge of subjects such as statistical analysis, quality control and operations management.

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 bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.