General Information:

"The University of Chile was founded on the 19th of November, 1842. It is the oldest higher education institution in Chile. Generating, developing, integrating and communicating knowledge in all the areas of knowledge and culture are the mission and basis of the activities of the University. This makes up the involvedness of their work and directs the education they impart.

The University is located in the capital city Santiago de Chile and it is a public university with international quality. All the areas of knowledge are elaborated in their lecture halls and today the university is at the top of the Chilean university system with regard to teaching, research, creation and outreach."

Click here to find out more on the university's exchange student portal and here to go on the university's general website!

Admission: Multi-Faculty-Exchange - Faculty of Arts

Language Requirements: Spanish Language test (University Language Centre) score: B2 or B1

Additonal Admission Requirements: none

Accomodation: University of Chile does not have student housing. Nevertheless, every semester the PME sends a data base with information about private accommodations for the students to check out.

Monthly living expenses: The average cost per month (accommodations, food and transportation within Santiago) is about US$800 or US$1.000.

Term: The first semester begins in early March and ends in mid-July. On the other hand, the second semester begins in early August and ends in mid-December.