Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso
City of Valparaiso
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The Pontificia Universidad de Valparaiso (PUCV), founded in 1928, has established itself as one of the most prestigious, traditional higher educational institutions in Chile. With more than 11,500 students, the university is distributed in different campuses and university centers located throughout Valparaiso. The region combines beautiful weather, wonderful beaches, and the splendid Cordillera de Los Andes. With a population of more than 1 million, the region has a multicultural flavor centered in the cultural and legislative capital of Valparaiso. |
 Program HighlightsStudy Spanish in an intensive, one-month optional course before the semester begins and earn 6 hours of UM credit. Explore a country that extends north to the Atacama Desert and south to the Torres del Paine. Click here to download a PDF of this program's page from the Study Abroad Catalog. |
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Language of Instruction
Spanish
Term
Semester, full year
Semester I – March to July Semester II – August to December Specialties
Geography, arts, business administration, economics, sciences, mathematics, and education
Housing
Homestay
Visa Information
A visa is required for semester study in Chile. Click here for more information about visa requirements.
Eligibility
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.75, good academic and disciplinary standing at UM, 6 semesters or equivalent of university-level Spanish. Junior or senior standing recommended.
Program type
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 PUCV students must complete the following two applications:
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