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Universidad Católica del Norte - Coquimbo
Coquimbo, Chile
(pop. 163,036)
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
Marine Sciences (Aquaculture Engineering; Marine Biology, Environmental Engineering and Risk Management; Administration (Business Administration); Law; Health Sciences (Medicine, Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Nutritionist)); Theology (Bachelor's Degree in Religious Sciences, Philosophy and Religion Teacher)
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
The city of Coquimbo is located 290 miles (465 km) north of Santiago and houses the Guayacan Campus. This port city is known for its nearby beautiful beach resorts, and the main industries are agriculture, fishing, and mining. Placed on the northern coast of the bay known as La Herradura, the Guayacán Campus has a privileged position for the study of Marine Science. This region is also internationally recognized for its astronomical activity and has many observatories ,thanks to skies that are clear most of the year and very low light contamination.
The city of La Serena, a well known tourist center, is very close to Coquimbo. La Serena offers visitors a long and attractive seafront of fine sandy beaches, bays and temperate, unpolluted waters.
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