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Chile: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Santiago, Chile
  • Program Terms: Fall, Full year, Full Year (S. Hem), Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CSU International Programs 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 10/15/2024
10/15/2024 TBA TBA
Full year 2025-2026 02/15/2025 04/15/2025 TBA TBA
Fall 2025 02/15/2025 04/01/2025 TBA TBA

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Model: CSUIP Click here for a definition of this term Academic areas: Anthropology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, History, International Business, International Studies, Latin American studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Psychology, Religious studies, Sociology, Spanish
Click here for a definition of this term Instruction language: Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 3.0
Program Description:
Chile I Chile II

Chile: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the the CSU International Programs website here.

 

Program Highlights

City: The largest city and capital of Chile, Santiago is situated between the Andes Mountains and Chilean coast with access to some of the most beautiful landscapes throughout South America.

University: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is one of the oldest and most recognized educational institutions in Latin America, claiming the number one spot for three years straight in the QS Rankings.

Academics: Earn Major, Minor, and General Education credit.

Tuition: Same tuition cost as home CSU campus.

Language of Instruction: Spanish

Special Notes: Applicants should have intermediate (200-level) Spanish-speaking and writing ability. Native Spanish speakers with strong composition skills should complete a language placement test on their CSU campus to demonstrate that they meet the program language prerequisites. Contact your CSU campus study abroad advisor or language department for details.

 

About Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) was founded in 1888 and has four campuses in Santiago. The PUC is a comprehensive university with a full range of academic offerings including art, business, chemistry, engineering, geography, physics, political science, and Spanish literature.

The university's academic year begins in March and ends in December. CSU IP students can either follow the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile calendar, studying for the calendar year, or follow the U.S. academic calendar, starting in the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile second semester (beginning in July). Calendar year and academic year programs have different deadlines; see the Deadlines and Requirements tab on the CSU IP Chile program's website for further details.

The program typically begins with an intensive three-week Intensive Language Program (ILP), which involves grammar and conversation coursework designed to improve language skills and prepare students for the academic year. During the first semester, all students will take a Chilean culture course covering Chilean history, literature, politics, and social issues. Students will also take a Spanish language course in addition to courses offered at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in their major or minor. During the second semester, students will study advanced Spanish language, in addition to their other courses taken at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. All instruction is in Spanish.

For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the the CSU International Programs website here.