In light of its strong and enduring tradition of academic excellence, the university enjoys particularly high prestige among Chilean students and academia. It functions on a semester system. Approximately 15,000 students attend the university. Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology Prerequisites Fluency in Spanish is required in order to enroll in university courses. Room and Board Participants may live with families or on their own.
Housing is arranged by a local housing coordinator.
Climate Seasons are opposite to that of the Northern Hemisphere. Santiago has hot summers in December and cool winters in August. All expense information is based on our best estimates. Tuition is based on 1998-99 rates. Personal expenses are in addition.