Universidad Viña del Mar
Study on the Pacific Coast of Chile in the idyllic town of Viña del Mar. The university offers a wide range of courses as well as extra-curriculum activities such as volunteering.
- Country
- Chile
- City
- Viña del Mar
- Agreement
- Study Abroad , Exchange
- Type
- Studies
Foto: Universidad Viña del Mar
About the partner institution
Universidad Viña del Mar (UVM) is located approximately 120 km from the capital Santiago. The university offers innovative, high quality education and aims to be a local, while at the same time global university. There are 3 campuses with a total of approximately 7000 students. Students taking courses in English or from their 'Spanish semester' will be based at the city centre campus, Diego Portales.
The modern town of Viña del Mar has around 325,000 inhabitants, and is near Valaparaiso, which is a colorful bohemian city listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Available places
- Tuition free: 2 places, unlimited Study Abroad places
Requirements
You must have an active study right for a program at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 ECTS to go on exchange. For more information visit the site of your study program.
Students taking courses in Spanish must document a B2 level in Spanish.
Credits and courses
Students must take the equivalent of 30 ECTS per semester with each course being 5 ECTS each.
- There are courses offered in English in economics, social sciences and humanities.
- Students wishing to focus on Spanish language and culture can take courses from the Spanish Center.
- The university offers volunteer work opportunities (Outreach Work) and it is possibility to volunteer between 2-4 hours a week in various projects and schools. There is a large need for international students to help school aged children with English.
- It is also possible to take your intern semester in Social Work at UVM. Contact the International Office at UiA for more information.
- UVM offers a 4-week intensive language course in January, June, and July. If you are entitled to Lånekassen support, you can receive a grant as long as you will be taking the majority of courses in Spanish. Check Lånekassen for more information.
The academic year
- August - December
- February - June
Tuition fees and scholarships
UiA has two tuition free study places for one semester each. These places are reserved for students taking regular courses in Spanish.
If you select courses from 'Semester in English' or 'Spanish Program' you must pay a tuition fee which is approximately $3700 USD for one semester (2024).
Accommodation
The university does not offer student housing but supports students in finding housing.
Many students chose to live with a host family where they have their own room, keys, and food. These families often live within walking distance from campus. Living with a host family is a fantastic opportunity to learn and practice the language. The housing costs $3750 USD for one semester, which room, board, internet, and laundry services.
Additional information
You must have a visa to study in Chile.
Read more about the visa requirements
The autumn semester begins the first week in August and finishes the first week in December.
The spring semester begins the first week in March and ends the last week of June.
How to apply
Søknadsfrister:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester