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Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, and Universidad Diego Portales - Chile

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso and Universidad Diego Portales were founded in 1928 and 1993, respectively. These institutions have become leading universities in Chile, with a student body of over 13,000 students. The Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso has five campuses throughout the cities of Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Quilue and Quillota. It's main campus is located in Valparaiso, Chile's main maritime port and the house of the Legislative branch. The schools of agricultural science, architecture, mathematics and basic sciences, business and economics, law, philosophy and education, and engineering offer many courses serving the needs of Chile's second largest city. Universidad Diego Portales is located in Santiago, and like the Pontificia Universidad Catolica, its schools of architecture, mathematics and basic sciences, business and economics, law, philosophy and education, and engineering offer numerous courses for international students majoring in a variety of disciplines.

Fall: May 20 2007
Spring: December 01 2007
Summer I: March 20 2007
Summer II: April 20 2007
Summer I and II: March 20 2007

For beginning, intermediate, and advanced level Spanish speakers. Students must have a 2.5 GPA. All students must take a Spanish language assessment exam before and upon arrival in Valparaiso. The exam will test each student's language proficiency level, and will determine the courses that the student is eligible to enroll. Students who have completed less than one year of college-level Spanish will likely place into beginning level courses. Students who have completed one full year of college-level Spanish will likely place into the intermediate level courses. Students who have completed two years of college-level Spanish will likely place into advanced level courses.

WISE Abroad will assist you with your student visa application. Summer session students will not be required to obtain a student visa as long their stay does not exceed 3 months We encourage you however to visit with your nearest Chilean Consulate for visa requirements (http://travel.state.gov/visa/americans1.html) or click on the Resources for Students link for additional information.

Accommodation:

WISE Abroad will provide host family accommodations for all students. Private living arrangements may also be available on a limited basis.

Excursions

Some of the exciting optional excursions organized by our Country Director may include Santiago, Horcon (small fishing village near Vina del Mar, Isla Negra (Pablo Neruda's Pacific beach house), Valle Nevado Ski center, among other fantastic destinations.

Application Process: Top

WISE Abroad Applications are available online. Once you have completed the WISE Abroad application, and submit it to our office via email or mail with the other required documents, we will provide you with an official admissions application of the host university after we establish your eligibility. Both applications are due no later than three months before the academic courses begin to enable ample time for our on-site Country Director and staff to work with the college admissions office to process your application, assist you with visa processing, and allow enough time to make suitable housing arrangements for you (please see prices and dates for application due dates by country). Applicants are notified of their acceptance to the program within two to four weeks after applications and required documents are submitted to WISE Abroad. Applications may be emailed to wise@wiseabroad.org or mailed along with required documents to WISE Abroad P.O. Box A-4, College Station, TX 77844 USA.

Pre-departure and cross-cultural orientation, airport pick-up upon arrival, ntuition and fees, living accommodations and meals with host family, group activities and weekend excursion with many optional excursions, student services such as counseling, library and internet access at the academic institution, frequent contact with WISE Abroad country director while in the host country, andn health insurance.

WISE Abroad cannot guarantee course selection; class schedules will be determined once you arrive in Santiago or Valparaiso.