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Location:
Antofagasta & Coquimbo - Chile
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
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Language Taught: Spanish
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Program Size: 1-100
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Average Class Size: 1-6
Overview
The Universidad Catolica del Norte (UCN) is an educational institution belonging to the Catholic Church. It was founded in May 1956 and under the law 15.561 in 1964 it was recognized by the Government of Chile as an autonomous university, integrating the Council of Presidents of Chilean Universities as the eighth oldest university in Chile.
It is situated in the north of Chile, in the 2nd and 4th regions. These areas are mainly characterized by its dry weather and natural resources both mining and marine. It is also an area of clean and clear sky.
The 2nd region houses the headquarters located in Antofagasta which is known as Chile's mining Capital; the Institute of Astronomy and Astronomical Observatory “Cerro Armazones” placed in Sierra Vicuña Mackenna which has privileged natural conditions for the development of astronomy; and the Institute for Archaeological Research and Archaeological Museum R.F. Gustavo Le Paige S.J. located in the San Pedro de Atacama oasis, in the highlands. San Pedro the Atacama, 320km from Antofagasta with a population of 1,446 people, is one of the most prominent and culturally important places, regarded as Chile’s archaeological capital.
The Guayacán Campus is located in the city of Coquimbo, in the 4th region where the main economic activities are fishing, mining, agriculture and tourism. Placed on the northern coast of the bay known as La Herradura, the Guayacán Campus has a privileged position for the study of Marine Science.
Special
Courses or Features
Spanish Immersion Program (40+
hrs/wk)
Programs for Teenagers
Programs for Seniors (50+ years old)
Small Classes (5 or less per class)
Internships or Work Experience
One-to-One / Private Lessons
Programs for High School Students
Short Programs (1 Week or Less)
Internship Opportunties
Volunteer Program Opportunities
Activities
Available
Dance
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Academic Credits
Eligibility
For intermediate and Advanced students, a minimum GPA 2.5
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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Apartment / Flat
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Hostel
To encourage the experience of total immersion in the richness of Chilean life and culture, we recommend international students to live with a Chilean family. Living with a Chilean family allows students to further enhance their Spanish language skills as they need to communicate with the host family members. All our Chilean families are carefully selected and provide the student with a private room.
Program Costs
Semester Program I starts in March and ends in mid July
Semester Program II starts in August and ends in mid December
Year Program starts in March and ends in mid December
Spanish and Chilean Culture Programs of 4,5,6,7 & 8 weeks are offered throughout the year in dates that do not coincide with the semester and short term programs schedules.
Short Term Programs: Summer Programs are offered during the months of May, June, July and Augus. Winter Programs are offered in the months of January and February.
Costs depend on the Study Program services.
Costs
Include: Airport pick up
Registration at the host university
bus pass
access to computers and internet
access to libraries
access to all the services offered by the university.
Dates
Semester Program I starts in March and ends in mid July
Semester Program II starts in August and ends in mid December
Year Program starts in March and ends in mid December
Spanish and Chilean Culture Programs of 4,5,6,7 & 8 weeks are offered throughout the year in dates that do not coincide with the semester and short term programs schedules.
Short Term Programs: Summer Programs are offered during the months of May, June, July and Augus. Winter Programs are offered in the months of January and February.
About our Study Programs.
Semester/Year Programs.
Our University offers Semester and Year Programs which are available in a wide variety of academic areas in the North of Chile (II and IV regions). This policy allows International Students to attend classes with their Chilean peers. Students also have the option of taking two courses with International students: Intensive Spanish Language and Chilean Culture (90 contact hours) as well as Spanish Writing (46 contact hours).
Short Term Programs.
Short Term Programs are designed for students who want to study in Chile, but can not attend for a full semester or trimester. Short Term Programs are offered during the months of January & February (Winter Programs-SUMMER IN CHILE!) and May/June & June/July (ENJOY SUMMER PROGRAMS IN THE NORTH OF CHILE!).
Intensive Spanish & Chilean Culture Programs.
These Programs have a duration of 4,5,6,7 & 8 weeks and are offered throughout the year.
Deadlines
Students need to send the application forms two months prior the beginning of the programs
Contact
Universidad Catolica del Norte-Chile
International Office
Antogasta & Coquimbo
II and IV Regions
P. O. Box 407 Quilpué-Chile
Tel:
56-32-919130
Fax:
56-32-915359
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