Study in Chile in English / Spanish

Universidad de Aconcagua - UAC:
Situated in the picturesque coastal city of Valparaiso, 90 minutes east of Chile's capital Santiago, Universidad de Aconcagua's Go Abroad department provides semester / study abroad programs for international students, including Intensive Spanish, Chilean Culture, and Service Programs. The University offers a learning environment designed first and foremost to serve students’ interests helping them finish their college degrees and achieve career success. It operates independently of an owner structure and is free to focus on providing quality education to students.

The University offers a learning environment designed first and foremost to serve students’ interests  helping them finish their college degrees and achieve career success.  It operates independently of an owner structure and is free to focus on providing quality education to students.

The University tuition costs are also affordable. Universidad de Aconcagua is led by an accomplished staff under the direction of a Board of Trustees with strong ties to the local community. It also seeks the input of community leaders through Advisory and Alumni Boards.

Social Responsibility:
The Social Responsibility of our University is to exercise a role as an agent of social inclusiveness while promoting personal and social opportunities for students and adult learners at local, regional, and national levels.

- University enrollment comprises 70% of working students who aspire to attain a higher level of training for a second degree or a professional career.

- The coexistence of young students and workers is an enriching element of the university community and allows the University to create “an open space available to all”.

- The University of Aconcagua is proud to offer programs where international students can share the same classroom with Chilean undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Semester / Trimester and Short Term Programs for International Students:
- SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAMS: Semester / Year Abroad Programs (Nursing, Engineering, Tourism..)
- TRIMESTER PROGRAMS: Intensive Spanish, Chilean Culture and Social Service  Trimester Programs  (FALL / SPRING)
- SHORT TERM PROGRAMS: Short Term Programs: 4-week Intensive Spanish, Chilean Culture and Social Service  Programs. Summer I: June; Summer II: July; Summer III: August / JAN TERM: 4-week Intensive Spanish, Chilean Culture and Social Service Program in January-Summer in Chile!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Group airport pick-up and drop-off at the Santiago International Airport (SCL) and ground transportation to Quilpué
On-site orientation
All international students, whether advanced or beginners,  enroll in Intensive Spanish and Chilean Culture Courses (1. Conversation and Chilean Culture Course, 2. Communicative Grammar) offered in three Spanish levels. This program includes Social Service activities that can be developed through the following categories: Volunteerism, Community Service, Internship, Field Education, and Service Learning.If you have comments, questions, or need an application form, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Housing with homestays, including 3 meals per day and laundry service once per week,
Guided tours and entrance fees.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

International Airfare
Any application entry fees or visas (U.S. citizens summer students will receive a tourist visa upon arrival to Chile)
Passport
Individual transportation within the host city (taxis, buses)
Personal spending money (activities, toiletries, snacks, etc.)