Viña del Mar University is an autonomous, private institution of higher education recognized by the Ministry of Education of Chile. It was founded on November 21, 1988.

Viña del Mar University consists of the Campus Rodelillo, in the upper part of the city of Viña del Mar, with an area of 20 hectares; the Agua Santa site, located in the central part of the city; and the San Felipe site, situated in San Felipe commune.