Honorary Doctorates

Honorary doctorates, a long-standing university tradition, are zealously conferred by our institution upon highly distinguished figures from the national and international spheres, who, through their work and personal achievements, honor culture, science, and humanity, and thereby earn the public recognition of the academic community.

1939 - France

Louis Baudin

Economist. He was one of the leading figures of French liberalism. He taught at the Sorbonne. He served as president of the French Association of Science...

Economist. He was one of the leading figures of French liberalism. He taught at the Sorbonne. He served as president of the French Economic Association from 1955 to 1964.

1937 - Spain

José Antonio de Laburu Olascoaga, S.J.

He was born in Bilbao in 1887 and died in Rome in 1972. He was ordained a priest in 1921. He was a renowned biologist and psychologist. He distinguished himself in the...

He was born in Bilbao in 1887 and died in Rome in 1972. He was ordained a priest in 1921. He was a renowned biologist and psychologist. He excelled in teaching, preaching, and spiritual direction. He was the author of works such as *Jesus Christ and the Eucharist* and *Medical Psychology*.

1932 - Germany

Liam Hamm-Brücher

She was born on May 11, 1921, in Essen, Germany. The first woman to receive this honor, with an impressive academic and political career, she studied...

She was born on May 11, 1921, in Essen, Germany. The first woman to receive this honor, with an impressive academic and political career, she studied chemistry and completed her education at Harvard University. She studied educational issues and conducted research in the field of chemistry. She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

1932 - Chile

Miguel Cruchaga Tocoral

He was born in Santiago, Chile, in 1869 and died in 1949. He was a distinguished Chilean diplomat and a leading scholar of international law. He served as...

He was born in Santiago, Chile, in 1869 and died in 1949. He was a distinguished Chilean diplomat and a leading scholar of international law. He served as Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was a founding member of the Chilean Academy of History.