Chile: Universidad de los Andes
Situated next to the Andes Mountains in the capital city of Chile, Santiago, University of Los Andes (UANDES) offers a variety of courses for students to study in English.
The campus combines modern architecture with green spaces for learning and extracurricular activities. There are many clubs to get involved in as well as many services provided by the international office.
Founded in 1989, the UANDES focuses on research, innovation, and development. The school’s 8,000 students can choose from 25 undergraduate and 73 graduate programs.
Dates & Deadlines
Term: Spring 2024
App Deadline: Sunday, October 1, 2023
Program Dates: Monday, March 4 to Friday, July 5, 2024
Location
The campus sits at the foothills of the Andes outside of metropolitan Santiago. As the largest city in Chile, Santiago acts as a cultural and political hub.
“It's a wonderful place for strolling, and each neighborhood has its unique flavor and tone. Head out for the day to take in the museums, grand architecture and pedestrian malls of the Centro, before an afternoon picnic in one of the gorgeous hillside parks that punctuate the city's landscape. Nightlife takes flight in the sidewalk eateries, cafes and beer halls of Barrios Brasil, Lastarria and Bellavista, while as you head east to well-heeled neighborhoods like Providencia and Las Condes, you'll find tiny restaurants and world-class hotels.” – Mark Johanson
UANDES offers 24 undergraduate programs with classes in English. There are over 8,000 students on campus. Class sizes are 18:1, similar to UNI and offer hands-on opportunities and research projects to join. Classes are offered in English so students do not need to know the language. UANDES is great for majors in: Business, Health, Communication, Education, Family Sciences, History, and the Humanities.
Semester
Los Andes offers courses in Spanish and English.
The UANDES Business Exchange Semester is completely taught in English.
Students who apply to a regular exchange semester and whose native language is not Spanish should demonstrate an upper-intermediate level of Spanish. Classes are available in the fields of:
- Health
- Dentistry
- Physiotherapy
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Occupational Therapy
- Obstetrics and Midwifery
- Speech therapy
- Business and Administration
- Business and Economics
- Service Management
- Engineering
- Civil
- Computer
- Industrial
- Environmental
- Humanities
- Advertising
- Audiovisual Communication
- Education
- Family Services
- History
- Journalism
- Law
- Literature
- Philosophy
Summer Programs
Global Opportunities (GO UANDES) offers two summer programs. They offer an intensive Spanish language learning program for 4-weeks in July. Courses include an insight to Chilean and Latin American culture.
They also offer a business program in English. This program focuses on the Chilean Economy for 3-weeks in July-August. The GO UANDES programs unite students from different countries through classes, field trips, joint projects, and other activates.
Getting Involved
UANDES holds an orientation week prior to the start of classes. This includes a cultural trip and activities as well as a buddy program. This is a great chance for students to learn how to get involved. There is a student organization to integrate international students with Chilean and help them with their stay.
They also offer a wide range of sports, cultural, and entertainment activities through their Student Life Department. They also hold a farewell event at the end of the semester for international students.
Program Costs
Estimated Program Cost: $12,581*
*estimated total cost of participation, actual amount depends on type of housing accommodation selected, actual airfare purchase price, personal spending habits, and other factors
| Estimated Total Program Cost | $12,581 |
| Estimated U-bill Charges | $5,274 |
| Estimated Out-of-Pocket Costs | $7,307 |
Cost of Studying On Campus at UNI*
*per semester, estimated, will vary per person
| Tuition & Fees | $4,864 |
| Room & Board | $4,824 |
| Books | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $887 |
| Transportation | $350 |
| Total | $11,325 |
Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad
The Study Abroad Center reserves the right to determine participants' eligibility to study abroad. Students must have a completed study abroad application, including supportive recommendation form(s). Additionally, students must meet all of the following in order to be eligible to study abroad:
- Have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher at the time of application and maintain this cumulative GPA prior to departure and throughout the study abroad process
- If your cumulative GPA is lower than 2.5, submit the following to the Study Abroad Center (103 East Bartlett):
- Letters of reference from two academic contacts (e.g. academic advisor and former or current professor) supporting your pursuit of study abroad. If you are attending a faculty-led study abroad program, one of the letters must be from a course leader. However, if the program has two course leaders, only one of the letters can be from one of the course leaders.
- Must be over the age of 18 years old
- Must meet the course prerequisites (participation in the program is dependent upon meeting these)
- Must be in good standing with the university
- UNI's partner institutions may require additional eligibility requirements to be met, these vary from institution to institution. Please consult with the Study Abroad Center staff to discuss these additional requirements, if applicable.
- Applicants traveling to a region of a country or a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) or 4 (Do Not Travel) will not be eligible.