Chile
University		Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Location		Valparaiso, Chile
		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.
Type of Program		ISEP (Exchange & Direct)
Academic Programs		Schools and Departments: Agronomy Architecture and Urbanism(arts) Sciences (biology & natural sciences, biochemistry, chemistry & natural sciences, industrial chemistry, kinesiology, mathematics, optics, physics, statistics) Economics and Management (accounting/ auditing, commercial engineering/ business administration, social work, journalism) Law Philosophy and Education (elementary education, English, history, geography & social sciences, interpreting, music, philosophy, physical education, pre-school education, psychology, Spanish & communications, special education, translation) Engineering (biochemical, bioprocesses, chemical, computer sciences, construction, electrical, electronic, industrial, mechanical, extractive metallurgy, transportation) Natural Resources (fishing engineering, food engineering, geography, oceanography) Religious Sciences
Date		First semester: march to mid July Second semester: August to December
Language		A minimum of five semesters of university-level Spanish language study is required. Upon arrival ISEP participants take a preliminary Spanish proficiency examination consisting of two parts - written and oral. In order to enroll in regular courses, students must attain the intermediate or advanced level on the exam. 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. PUCV offers pre-session intensive language courses each term (not included in ISEP benefits).
Housing		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.
Note		For detailed information, please visit the ISEP website. Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates

University		Universidad Católica del Norte - Antofagasta
Location		Antofagasta, Chile
		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.
Type of Program		ISEP (Exchange)
Academic Programs		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)
Date		First semester: early march to mid July Second semester: early August to mid-December
Language		Language of instruction is Spanish. Students are recommended to have taken three or four semesters of college-level Spanish. Students will take a Preliminary Examination Test to measure Spanish proficiency once they arrive at UCN.
Housing		Students will live with host families who provide meals. Housing for students traveling with their dependents may be available.
Note		For more detailed information, please visit the ISEP website

University		Universidad Católica del Norte - Coquimbo
Location		Coquimbo, Chile
		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.
Type of Program		ISEP (Exchange)
Academic Programs		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)
Date		First semester: early march to mid July Second semester: early August to mid-December
Language		Language of instruction is Spanish. Students are recommended to have taken three or four semesters of college-level Spanish. Students will take a Preliminary Examination Test to measure Spanish proficiency once they arrive at UCN.
Housing		Students will live with host families who provide meals. Housing for students traveling with their dependents may be available.
Note		For detailed information, please visit the ISEP website