• Chile
• Academic year, fall or spring semester, calendar year
• Sophomores and above
• Transfer credit
• Host-university study
• Homestays
• 5 semesters college-level Spanish
• Sponsored by ISEP

Participating University
Pontificia U Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso

Description
Pontificia U Católica de Valparaíso has several campuses and university centers distributed among the main cities of the Valparaiso region, located seventy miles from Santiago. The region combines beautiful weather, wonderful beaches and the splendid Cordillera de Los Andes. The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), founded in 1928, has established itself as one of the most prestigious, traditional higher educational institutions in Chile. The student body numbers over 11,500 students. A range of courses are offered, including geography (Chilean, Latin American, tourism), arts (art workshop: Taller de América, urban space) and economics (macroeconomics, business administration, economic policy).

Eligibility & Application
Open to University of Minnesota sophomores and above with a 2.75 GPA.

Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review. Study Abroad in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.

Estimated Cost
Students participating on this program are charged a University of Minnesota program fee which is inclusive of the ISEP’s program fee, the University of Minnesota fee and international health insurance. Based on these additional services and benefits, the fee is higher than ISEP's published fee. The University of Minnesota fee covers the cost of application processing, advising services, orientation, course registration, grade transfer and posting for transfer credit, and assistance with financial aid when applicable.

For ISEP-Direct fees, please visit ISEP's web site.  For a better idea of total costs please download a Budget Estimate (pdf).

Financial Aid & Scholarships
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for more than $500,000 in study abroad scholarships. Visit the financial resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636, email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online staff directory. For specific program questions, contact the program directly.

More Information
To apply, go here or for more information on this program, go to the ISEP-Direct web site.