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Universidad Católica del Norte - Antofagasta
Antofagasta, Chile
(pop. 296,905)
Language of instruction: Spanish
www.ucn.cl
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year or semester
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement is generally Good 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.
Courses
Arts (Architecture); Sciences (Bachelor's Degree in Physics (Major in Astronomy), Chemistry and Pharmacy, Statistics, Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Teacher Training in Mathematics, Chemical Analyst, Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Extractive Metallurgy Chemistry); Engineering & Geological Sciences (Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering; Geology, Computer Science and Informatics/ Industrial/ Metallurgy/ Chemistry/ Environmental) Economy & Administration (Business Administration, Public Accountant, Auditor); Humanities (Journalism, Psychology, English as a Foreign Language Teacher and/or Translation, Law)
Hints for Researching Courses
1. Go to http://www.ucn.cl/
2. Click on "Carreras y Programas"
3. The Schools (Facultad), and their subsequent fields of study, listed in brown are located in Antofagasta, while those in blue are located in Coquimbo.
4. Find and click on the field of study in which you would like to take a class.
5. Look for and click on "Malla Curricular"
****According to the "Malla Curricular" of each field of study, if you are studying March-July, ONLY the classes listed in the "odd" semesters will be available to you. If you are studying August-December, ONLY the classes listed in the "even" semesters will be available to you.****
Language Notes
- A minimum of 4 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
- Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the semester for Intermediate and Advanced levels.
- A 4-week pre-session, intensive Spanish language course is offered before both semesters for an additional fee for 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 mid-December; Semester 1: early March to mid-July; Semester 2: early August to mid-December. Observes Southern Hemisphere Calendar.
Housing and Meals
Students will live with host families who provide meals. Housing for students traveling with their dependents may be available.
Profile
The Universidad Católica del Norte (Catholic University of the North) is a Catholic and pluralistic university. Founded in 1956 in the city of Antofagasta, it was the third Catholic university to be established in Chile and in 1964 it was recognized by the Government of Chile as an autonomous university, integrated with the Council of Presidents of Chilean Universities as the eighth oldest university in Chile. UCN is a accredited institution by a National Commision (CNAP), an autonomous institution created by the Ministry of Education of Chile.
The strategic objectives of the University place an emphasis on educating the student as a complete person and pursing UCN's international vocation, promoting the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities at the academic level while cultivating spiritual values in the personal realm.
UCN has two campuses: the main campus in Antofagasta, and the Guayacan Campus in the city of Coquimbo.
Location
Antofagasta is truly one of the world's unique locations and is known as the Mining Capital of Chile. With 20 km (12 miles) of beachfront and ocean to the left and the desert and Andes Mountains to the right, this resort area offers year-round sunshine (average temperature of 17°C/64°F) in a dry climate. With the clearest skies in the world, with no more then 20 cloudy days in a year, this region of Chile is internationally recognized as an ideal location for astronomical observation. A number of national and international observatories and some of the world's largest telescopes are found here.
The area is surrounded by picturesque mountain villages, beautiful sites such as the Atacama Salt Flat and the Valle de la Luna, interesting fauna, and archaeological treasures. A tourist center of international renown, and Chile's “archaelogical capital ”, San Pedro de Atacama, is located 200 miles (320km) from Antofagasta. It is known for its natural attractions, rich historical heritage, archeological sites and Andean indigenous settlements.
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