Enjoy student life in one of South America's most beautiful cities as you take your Spanish language skills to the next level. Attend classes alongside Chilean students and choose from a wide range of courses taught in Spanish. Flexible course options allow you to earn credits toward your major or fulfill additional graduation requirements. You’ll hone your Spanish language skills through interaction with your classmates, professors, and locals, on campus and off, progressing through the language immersion experience.
Valparaíso
1/26/25 - 7/12/25
$17,995
19 - 26
Still Open
12/1/24
High Intermediate And Above
High School Graduate
2.5
Enroll in 1 PUCV Spanish language course and 4-5 PUCV elective courses from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso's regular course listings. Language courses meet for 60-90 contact hours/3-6 credits, while elective courses meet for 38-76 contact hours/2-5 credits.
You may earn a total of 12-22 credits (up to 390 contact hours) per semester. If you chose the Early Start Option, you may earn an additional 6 credits/90 contact hours. Class days and times vary.
You'll register for courses and take a language placement exam after you arrive in Valparaíso. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Chile. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Sociopolitical History of Latin America XX-XXI Centuries | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Contemporary Hispanic American Literature | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Latin American Film & Literature | 400 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Conversation & Chilean Culture - Advanced Level | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Conversation & Chilean Culture - Intermediate Level | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Grammar - Advanced Level | 300 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Spanish Grammar - Intermediate Level | 200 | Sp | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Academic Writing - Advanced Level | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Communicational Spanish & Chilean Culture - Advanced Level | 300 | Sp | 90 | 6 |
Communicational Spanish & Chilean Culture - Intermediate Level | 200 | Sp | 90 | 6 |
Creative Writing - Advanced Level | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Spanish Grammar for Foreigners - Advanced Level | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Spanish Grammar for Foreigners - Intermediate Level | 200 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Spanish Grammar for Foreigners - Superior Level | 400 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Written Spanish - Advanced Level | 300 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Written Spanish - Intermediate Level | 200 | Sp | 60 | 4 |
Click here to view Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso courses and syllabi. Expand on each school you are interested in to see which courses are available. Please refer to the degree plan for each school (Malla Curricular) to see the year and semester each course is offered.
Some courses may have pre-requisites requiring students to have already completed specific courses or equivalents at a lower level. As a study abroad student, you are not expected to have taken the specific pre-requisite courses, but you must have studied a relevant or similar course/module in your home country/institution.
If no pre-requisites are specified, then modules should be open to all students. However, you should take previous academic experience into account when making course choices.
Upon arrival in Valparaíso, you will submit a course registration form and take a language placement exam. You will go through an orientation and registration period with the International Office at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Your course schedule will be finalized at that point.
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Valparaíso. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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January 26
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the SCL International Airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
January 27
|
Orientation
Mandatory PUCV Orientation Day for Early Start students will be held. |
January 28
|
Classes Begin
Early Start Classes begin at PUCV on this day. |
February 24 - 28
|
Orientation
Mandatory PUCV Orientation week for Spring students will be held. |
March 03 - 05
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Classes Begin
Spring classes begin at PUCV on this day. |
June 20 - 27
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Classes End
This is the last day of classes at PUCV. |
June 30 - July 11
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Final Exams
Period of final exams will be held at PUCV. |
July 12
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Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.