Study at Universidad de Diego Portales

Universidad de Diego Portales, UDP, is located in the heart of Santiago, Chile, the capital of a country known for more than just its growing economy and lush vineyards. Travel from the snow-capped Andes Mountains to the rugged Pacific coastline in a matter of hours. Trek in the Atacama Desert, travel down to the glaciers of Torre del Paine, or wander among the markets and skyscrapers of downtown Santiago.

Program Highlights

  • Build relationships with Chileans both on campus and with your host family.
  • Study Spanish at the Goethe-Institute the month before UDP classes begin.
  • Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog.
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Universidad de Diego Portales
City of Santiago
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – February to July
Semester II – August to December
Specialties
Communications, journalism, Latin American history, literature, and political science
Housing
Host families
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Chile. Click here for more information about visa requirements.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum 2.75 GPA, good academic and disciplinary standing at UM, completed 6 semesters of Spanish with a B or better. Junior or senior standing recommended.
Program type
TUITION-ONLY Exchange
Cost
Student fees are based on the cost of tuition at the University of Mississippi plus Study Abroad Fees. For the Fall 2007 semester, Mississippi residents were charged $3716 and non-residents were charged $6968. Please check the exchange information page for more information about what is included in a TUITION-ONLY Exchange.
Application
To apply for a semester or year at UDP students must complete the following two applications: