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Program at a Glance

University of Chile

Country or area Chile
City Santiago
Class Level So, Jr, Sr, Gr
Experience Type Immersion
Minimum GPA 2.85
Term Spring Semester, Year, Fall Semester
Taught In Spanish
Language Prereq yes
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About The Program

As a student at the University of Chile, you'll have opportunities to explore and connect with all of Chile's cultural and ecological treasures. Study alongside Chilean students in Spanish in almost any subject or, for Business or Economics majors, take coursework in English. Attending La Chile (as the University of Chile is known) is a deep dive into the heart and soul of Chilean intellectual, social and political life. Each one of its 14 facultades—departments are called—operates autonomously so you can get to know an different educational system. This is an independent experience, but you have full access to the support of the UCEAP Study Center in Santiago.  

Where you'll study

Most Chilean thought leaders—including presidents and Nobel Prize-winning poets—are alumni of La Chile, as the University of Chile is known. Serving all majors, this top research institution allows you to craft your own course schedule. The university has five campuses and many interdisciplinary centers spread throughout Santiago and the country. Fostering a culture of sustainability and a commitment to social justice, the University of Chile is attractive to students who want to solve critical national issues like constitutional reform, climate change adaptation, renewable energy development, and engineering for earthquakes across the world. Using the city of Santiago as your home base, you can explore the breadth of Chile's landscapes from the towering Andes mountains to deep green forests and turquoise lakes. Within the city, cultural venues like museums, theaters, and sports centers complement the immersive education you’ll receive in class.


TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

The study center arranges field trips and activities to introduce the local culture and special features of your host country. There may be other optional excursions, which you can explore after arrival.

<p>Trip to Cartagena</p>

Trip to Cartagena

<p>Orientation includes a tour in Santiago</p>

Orientation includes a tour in Santiago

<p>Ceramics workshop in Pomaire</p>

Ceramics workshop in Pomaire



Studying abroad is like receiving a blank canvas, and each day brings new colors and brush strokes to create experiences and lessons that are impossible to paint at home. Every encounter and discovery adds another stroke to the masterpiece!


Danicka Leeds UC San Diego Chile