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Dates and Eligibility

Program requirements are about helping you find your best match in a new academic setting abroad. As a University of California (UC) program, requirements are carefully set to ensure you can access as many programs as possible. At the same time, eligibility will help you narrow the choices and find a program where you can succeed and thrive. Here’s some basic criteria to start.

Are you…

  • a registered, UC student?
  • in good academic standing?

If you answered yes to both of these questions—good news! You meet the qualifications to apply to UCEAP. If you are unsure about some of these questions, check in with your advisor on campus.

Requirements 

The following are minimum requirements to participate in this program. Some requirements are set by the host country, the host university, or third-party providers. Most requirements must be met at the time you apply. However, you have until departure to meet class level and language requirements. If you have questions, a study abroad advisor on campus can help.   

Class Level
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Minimum GPA
2.85
Prerequisite Courses
None
Eligible Majors
All UC majors welcome
Language Prerequisite
Minimum of 6 quarters/4 semesters university-level Spanish at the time of departure.

Consult the UCEAP Spanish and Portuguese Language Prerequisite Guide. If you are unsure of what to provide in your application for the language eligibility requirement, contact your UC Campus Study Abroad Advisor for assistance. If you do not meet the language eligibility requirements for the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the Business and Economics Faculty at the University of Chile offers some coursework in English. Please contact your campus study abroad advisor to discuss if this option aligns with your academic goals.

Language GPA
2.85
Class Level
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Minimum GPA
2.85
Prerequisite Courses
None
Eligible Majors
All UC majors welcome
Language Prerequisite
Minimum of 6 quarters/4 semesters university-level Spanish at the time of departure.

If you do not meet the language eligibility requirements for the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the Business and Economics Faculty at the University of Chile offers some coursework in English. Please contact your campus study abroad advisor to discuss if this option aligns with your academic goals. Consult the UCEAP Spanish and Portuguese Language Prerequisite Guide. If you are unsure of what to provide in your application for the language eligibility requirement, contact your UC Campus Study Abroad Advisor for assistance.

Language GPA
2.85
Class Level
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Minimum GPA
2.85
Prerequisite Courses
None
Eligible Majors
All UC majors welcome
Language Prerequisite
Minimum of 6 quarters/4 semesters university-level Spanish at the time of departure.

If you do not meet the language eligibility requirements for the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, the Business and Economics Faculty at the University of Chile offers some coursework in English. Please contact your campus study abroad advisor to discuss if this option aligns with your academic goals. Consult the UCEAP Spanish and Portuguese Language Prerequisite Guide. If you are unsure of what to provide in your application for the language eligibility requirement, contact your UC Campus Study Abroad Advisor for assistance.

Language GPA
2.85