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.