Chile

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Capital: Santiago

Area [sq. km]: 756950

Currency: 1 US Dollar = 750.092 Chilean Peso (CLP)

Religions: Roman Catholic, Evangelical

Population: 16601707

Languages: Spanish,

Health Risks: Cholera

Time Zone: GMT/UTC - 4

Dialing Code: 56

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Study Abroad Programs (Courses taught in Spanish unless otherwise noted)

SANTIAGO

Chilean Universities Program; Universidad de Chile and Pontífica Universidad Católica de Chile
Organization: IFSA-Butler
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: Min. sophomore status, 3.0 GPA, five semesters of college-level Spanish.
Subjects: Students select courses from two possible tracks, either research based or coursework based.
Housing: Homestays.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Universidad de Chile, Universidad de Santiago & Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Academic year, Calendar year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, three years college-level Spanish.
Subjects: Agriculture & Agroecology, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Art History, Geography, History, International Relations, Journalism, Latin American Studies, Law/Legal Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion & Theology, Sociology, Spanish Language, Urban Planning.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Calendar year, Spring semester: October 15

Universidad Nacional Andres Bello
Organization: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Terms: Fall and Spring Semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Subjects: Spanish Language, History, Business, Literature and Culture.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Education and Social Change
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: Previous college-level coursework in education, Latin American studies or development studies; Three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and ability to follow coursework in Spanish.
Subjects: Education, Equity, Human Rights, Intercultural Education and Popular Education.
Housing: Homestay with indigenous family.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Advanced Field Research in Chile and Argentina
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, six quarters college-level Spanish, and coursework in social science research methods. Independent research experience, with preference given to those with field-based experience. Familiarity with Latin America is helpful.
Subjects: Education, Environmental Policy, Public Health and Social Sciences, Political Economy, Politics and Democratic Theory, Globalization and Culture, First Nation peoples, the Environment, and Gender studies.
Housing: Contact SIT for details.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

Economic Development and Globalization
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, and three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent and the ability to follow coursework in Spanish as assessed by SIT as well as previous college-level coursework in economics, political economy, and/or development studies.
Subjects: Intensive Spanish Language Study, History, Society and Political Economics, Latin American Development Models and Theory, Globalization, International Relations and Trade, Enterprises, Social Development Alternatives, Field Studies and Independent Studies.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez: Latin American Business and Culture Studies
Organization: IFSA-Butler
Terms: Academic year, Calendar year, Fall and Spring semesters.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, four semesters of university-level Spanish.
Instruction: Spanish.
Subjects: Intensive Spanish, Economics, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Leadership, Psychology, History, Latin American Culture, Literature, International Relations and more.
Housing: Host families.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Calendar year, Spring semester: October 15

VALDIVIA

Study Abroad in Valdivia
Organization: Central Washington University
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semesters.
Eligibility: Two years college-level Spanish, sophomore standing, personal interview, min. 2.5 GPA.
Subjects: Spanish language, academic courses, field studies and cultural excursions.
Housing: Boarding house or home stay.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

VALPARAÍSO

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), IFSA-Butler
Terms: Academic year, Calendar year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: IFSA-Butler: Min. sophomore status, 3.0 GPA, recommend min. five semesters of college-level Spanish.
CIEE: 2.75 GPA, graduate students accepted, 3 years of college level Spanish.
Subjects: Full university curriculum.
Housing: Homestays.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Calendar year, Spring semester: October 15

Culture, Development, and Social Justice
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring Semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, and three recent semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent.
Subjects: Intensive Spanish Language Study, History and Politics, Human Rights, Economics and Development, First Nations, Educational Excursions, Village Visit and Field Studies.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1

Pontifícal Catholic University of Valparaíso
Organization: International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Terms: Semester, Summer, Intensive Month.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA; Intermediate or Advanced Spanish proficiency for Semester & Intensive Month, no Spanish requirement for Summer program.
Subjects: Spanish Language & Culture.
Housing: Homestay, Pensiones or Independent Housing.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso
Organization: International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Terms: Academic year, Semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA; Advanced Spanish proficiency (6 quarters of college-level Spanish).
Subjects: Courses with local students in History, Business, Art, Science, Language & Culture.
Housing: Homestay, Pensiones or Independent Housing.
Deadline: Academic Year and Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Viña del Mar University
Organization: International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Terms: Fall semester, Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA; Beginning or low Intermediate Spanish proficiency.
Subjects: Spanish Language & Culture, Grammar, Composition, Phonetics & Pronunciation.
Housing: Homestay, Pensiones or Independent Housing.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Universidad de Valparaiso
Organization: IFSA-Butler
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, five semesters college level Spanish.
Instruction: Spanish.
Subjects: Chilean Culture and History, Latin American Politics, Environmental Issues, Service Learning with Chilean students.
Housing: Host family.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

VIÑA DEL MAR

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Organization: International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: Spanish, English.
Subjects: Spanish, Courses with Chileans, Marketing Trends and Strategies in Latin America, Capitalism, Communism, and Socialism in Latin America, Economic Development in Latin America: Milestones and Crises, Latin America in the Age of Globalization, Latin American Culture and Identity.
Housing: Homestay, Pensiones or independent living.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

University of Viña del Mar
Organization: Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Terms: Fall and Spring semester, Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA; Advanced & Integrated Studies program only: four semesters of college-level Spanish language.
Instruction: Spanish and English.
Subjects: Spanish Language & Latin American Culture, Advanced & Integrated Studies.
Housing: Homestay, Casa or Independent Living.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15; Summer: April 1

Exchange Programs (Courses taught in Spanish unless otherwise noted)

ANTOFAGASTA

Universidad Catolica del Norte
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year and semester exchanges.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, 3-4 semesters college-level Spanish required for regular courses.
Subjects: Intensive Spanish and Chilean Culture Program, Arts, Sciences, Engineering and Geological Sciences, Economy, Business, Humanities.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

COQUIMBO

Universidad Catolica del Norte
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year and semester exchanges.
Eligibility: 2.75 GPA, 3-4 semesters college-level Spanish required for regular courses.
Subjects: Intensive Spanish and Chilean Culture Program, Marine Sciences, Business Administration, Law, Health Sciences, Religious Sciences, Philosophy.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

VALPARAÍSO

Pontifícia Universidad Católica de Valparíso
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Min. one academic year of study, 2.75 GPA, 5 semesters college-level Spanish required.
Subjects: History, Geography, Arts, Literature and Economics.
Housing: Homestays.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

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