FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I apply to UCN?

Go back to main site, click on "apply to UCN", check the steps with your advisor and apply on the link provided.

Do international students pay for tuition fees?

International students do not have to pay for tuition fees. Only when UCN and origin institution have an agreement. Your university international coordinator can help you about this information.

Can I apply to UCN as a free student?

  • Certainly. You may apply as a free student.

  • The tuition fee per semester is USD 100

  • The fee per enrolled academic credit (Chilean system SCT 28 chronological hours is 1 SCT) is USD 200

  • The regular curriculum per semester for a student is a minimum of 12 SCT credits and 30 SCT credits in a in-site exchange program.

  • More information about SCT (in Spanish) here


Where can I get the academic offer?

Go back to main site, and click on academic offer. Check our majors or courses you are interested in. Ask for the specific syllabus to the UCN coordinators. Then, along with your academic advisor, fill in the documento autorización académica.

Does UCN offer winter or summer programs?

Certainly. UCN promotes scientific tourism, internships, research internships and aprendizaje + servicio (voluntary work) according to a personalize program for a specific group (10) or institution. Visit Atacama Immersion o contact us by mail: dri@ucn.cl - ai@ucn.cl


Is there any language requirement to study at UCN?

Yes, there is. UCN offers all of its curriculum in spanish language. An accredited intermediate B1 (CEFR) spanish level (CEFR) in virtual or in-site exchange.


Are there any courses taught in english?

Mainly, UCN promotes an immersion experience at UCN and Chile. Only some clases are partially taught in english.

Need more specifics? Contact us at: io@ucn.cl

Does UCN offer spanish courses for foreigners?

Yes. Programa Internacional Estudiantil offers spanish courses with academic credits until intermediate level B1. The price of the course will be settle according to the number of participants. More information: idiomas.pie@ucn.cl


Does UCN offers virtual exchange?

Yes, There is an e-learning academic offer. Click on "academic offer", follow by virtual exchange.

Do I need to apply for a students visa?

Yes. To study at UCN is compulsory to ask for a visa and be a legal non-resident in Chile. Hence, you must follow the steps described at the section "Visa".

Do I need an international health insurance?

Indeed. It is compulsory by migration law to have an international health insurance to covers from the first until the last day in Chile.


Does UCN provide benefits for international students?


Yes. Once you are enrolled as a regular student in UCN you get the following benefits:

  • UCN Library

  • Health services such as psychology, medicine, dental, gynecology among others.

  • Sports and personal development programs.

  • Artistic and cultural programs.

  • Voluntary work (Pastoral UCN).

  • Other extra curricular activities such as languages, socioemotional workshops among others.


Does UCN provides housing or dormitories?

UCN does not have dormitories or housing. Nonetheless, PIE suggests comfortable, reliable and low cost housing options. To get specific information, please visit "housing" .


How long has Programa Internacional Estudiantil existed?

Programa Internacional Estudiantil (PIE-UCN) has been facilitating mobility since 2004. UCN has received over a 1000 students.