Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Exchange

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Location: Santiago, Chile
Language of instruction: English, Spanish
Tuition payable to: UBC
Program website: PUCC Exchange Website
Terms available: Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)

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Who can go?

  • Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study. 

When applying to Go Global:

  • Commerce students (UBC-V): Select 'Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile-COMM' 
  • All other students: Select 'Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile-Uniwide'

Academic planning

Term dates

  • UBC Term 1 (PUC Semester 2): Early August to Mid December  
  • UBC Term 2 (PUC Semester 1): Early March to Mid July 
  • UBC Full Year (PUC Semester 2 +1): August - July
  • UBC Split Year (PUC semester 1 + 2): March - December

Areas of study available:

  • Arts
  • Fine Arts
  • Forestry
  • Management (UBCO)
  • Science

Course availability and restrictions

  • Exchange students cannot take courses in specific subject areas (for more information on restricted programs of study, see here)

Partner Course Information

Course equivalency Formula

  • PUC 3.33 = UBC 1.0 credits
  • Language Courses - 6 credits (PUCC) = 3 UBC Credits

Transfer credit

The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)

Search for previously approved courses

Additional note for language of instruction

  • Mainly Spanish and limited English courses
  • Spanish Language Proficiency Assessment is required
  • PUC requires that four semesters worth of Spanish be previously taken at UBC or a language proficiency form signed by an instructor of Spanish from the Department of French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies
  • One optional intermediate level Spanish Course for is offered in March to exchange students free of charge (recommended for those who do not pass the diagnostic Spanish test)
  • Advanced level Spanish Course is also offered for a cost of US$350

Student experience

Housing 
Information on accommodation
 
Accessibility  
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.  

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Finances and funding

While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.   

  • 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC

Financial Planning 

Awards & Scholarships  
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.  

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  
UBCV Students  
UBCO Students 

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