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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Valparaíso, Chile
(pop. 300,000)
Student Enrollment: 14,000
Language of instruction: Spanish
piie.ucv.cl/
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic semester
ISEP-Direct: Academic year, semester, and summer
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Summer program available.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement is generally Limited for US and International students. For the most current availability, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
ISEP-Direct chance of placement is Excellent.
Courses
School:
1. Agronomy
2. Architecture and Urbanism (arts)
3. Sciences (biology & natural sciences, biochemistry, chemistry & natural sciences, industrial chemistry, kinesiology, mathematics, optics, physics, statistics)
4. Economics and Management (accounting/ auditing, commercial engineering/ business administration, social work, journalism)
5. Law
6. Philosophy and Education (elementary education, English, history, geography & social sciences, interpreting, music, philosophy, physical education, pre-school education, psychology, Spanish & communications, special education, translation)
7. Engineering (biochemical, bioprocesses, chemical, computer sciences, construction, electrical, electronic, industrial, mechanical, extractive metallurgy, transportation)
8. Natural Resources (fishing engineering, food engineering, geography, oceanography)
9. Religious Sciences.
Hints for Researching Courses
1. Go to www.pucv.cl
2. Click on "Carreras" in the blue bar.
3. Select an academic program ("Carrera") listed under the appropriate "Facultad."
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Plan de estudios."
4*. Also, you can go to specific websites of each academic program. This is found on the right side under "SITIO WEB".
****According to the "Plan de estudios" or "Malla Curricular" of each academic program, if you are studying March-July, ONLY the classes listed in the "odd" semesters will be available to you. If you are studying July-December, ONLY the classes listed in the "even" semesters will be available to you.****
Academic Notes
All programs are recommended for ISEP students with a good command of Spanish. Courses of interest to ISEP students include geography (Chilean and Latin American), arts (art workshops: Taller de América, urban space) and economics (macroeconomics, business administration, economic policy). ISEP participants may enroll in up to 6 credits of Spanish language courses (oral, written, grammar, etc.) per semester in combination with regular university courses (included in ISEP benefits). Please see the IIS for more details.
Special Academic Conditions
Access to psychology courses is limited to students with appropriate background in this field. History and literature courses are closed to ISEP students. Exclusive special courses on those two subjects, as well as a special music course "Danzas Tradicionales de Chile," will be available for ISEP students. Also note that classes from the following departments are offered on a full year (March to December) basis only: Law, Philosophy, Music, and Special Education. International students can take these courses only if they are attending the PUCV for the full academic year (March to December). Architecture and Design are closed to ISEP participants.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Junior or senior status with good academic standing.
Language Notes
- A minimum of 5 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- Upon arrival a preliminary Spanish proficiency examination consisting of two parts (written and oral) is given. Students must attain the Intermediate or Advanced level on the exam to enroll in regular courses.
- Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
- A 4-week pre-session, intensive Spanish language course is offered before both semesters for an additional fee for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
- Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Program Dates
Academic year: early March to December; Semester 1: early March to mid-July; Semester 2: August to December. Observes Southern Hemisphere calendar.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in single-occupancy rooms with host families and receive twenty-one meals per week from the host family. No married student housing is available.
ISEP-Direct
ISEP-Direct opportunities at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso include a semester or year of study as described above, and the intensive Spanish language summer program. The six-week summer program in Spanish language and Chilean culture combines intensive language study and an overview of national literature and modern social and political issues in Chile. The program is appropriate for beginner-level (two semesters of college-level Spanish) to advanced-level students.
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
Summer Program
See summer program information
Profile
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 14,000 students. The PUCV facilities include a modern library system, sport centers, specialized laboratories, and recreational centers. The university runs a television channel, radio station, and film storehouse.
As international students at the PUCV, ISEP participants have access to primary health care services at no cost.
Location
The university is distributed in different campuses and university centers located in the main cities of the Valparaíso region. The region combines beautiful weather, wonderful beaches and the splendid Cordillera de Los Andes. With a population of more than one million, the region has a multicultural flavor. The city of Valparaíso is the cultural and legislative capital, and the main commercial harbor, of Chile. Seventy miles from the capital city of Chile, Santiago, Valparaíso fascinates visitors with its history, geography, and architecture.
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