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WU Program at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)
WUCAS Fall Scholarships available for this program.
Scholarship application due on February 8 to Overseas Programs.
Areas of Study
Liberal arts disciplines are available at either the Pontificia Universidad Católica or the Universidad de Chile and students may enroll provided they have met the necessary prerequisites for a course. Students should consult with relevant WU academic departments for guidance on suitability for WU students.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | late June - mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | early January - mid July | May 1 |
| Academic Year | late June - July or January - December | February 1 or May 1 |
Eligibility
WU students must have completed Spanish 307, 308D and one Latin American literature survey class (Spanish 330C, 335C, or 336C) in order to be eligible for the program. If you have taken Spanish 333C or 334C, you must also have taken a course dealing with Latin America, whether in culture, anthropology, politics, or history. Students from other institutions are expected to have comparable preparation. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required at the time of application.
WU Credits
January Interim Course (Spring & Year students) = 3 WU credits
Intensive Spanish Language course = 3 WU credits
“A View from the Southern Cone” course = 3 WU credits
University courses (3-4 required) approx. 9-12 WU credits
Estimated total 18-21 WU credits
Location
Santiago, Chile
Santiago is a diverse city of five million inhabitants and the capital of Chile. The city lies between the Andes Mountain range and Coastal range and is situated in the center of the country.
Housing
Students on the WU program are housed with families in Santiago. Through this arrangement, students have the opportunity to experience linguistic and cultural immersion, as well as the added support of being in a family environment.
Student Life
Students are immersed in Chilean culture and language from the program’s start. Family stay is a wonderful opportunity to participate in the day-to-day activities of Chilean life and offers a supportive environment for the newly-arrived student. In addition to taking courses with other Santiaguinos, students have a wide variety of ways to meet people, relax and explore the city at soccer matches, open-air markets, shopping malls, poetry readings, free concerts (on buses and in parks!), local pubs, discos, museums, hiking trails, ski resorts, beaches and much more.
On-Site Support
The Washington University Program at the PUC has its own resident director who acts as the general coordinator of the program in Santiago. She provides academic support by helping students to select and register for courses, and learn to use library and other campus services. She assesses student progress and needs in the courses taken, conferring with university faculty and staff as needed. The director also helps students renew their visas, become familiar with Santiago, and organizes the excursions and activities that are part of the program.
Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Amy Suelzer before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. John Garganigo Campus Box 1077 935-5145 Ridgley 411 jfgargan@wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Dr. Amy Suelzer Campus Box 1088 935-8372 McMillan 138 acsuelze@wustl.edu |
