Semester exchange - Program Details| General Information | Institution | Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria |
|---|---|---|
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 1 | Closed | |
| Program A/B Status: Cycle 2 | Closed | |
| Timeline | Study Abroad Year | 2023 |
| Semester | Fall | |
| Program Information | Program Name | Semester exchange |
| Program Type | Program A/B | |
| Program Description | Applications are open for a stay of 1 or 2 semesters at USM. We're leaders in Latin America in STEM areas. We also offer a wide range of courses in humanities and humanities linked to engineering and technology. | |
| Contact Information | Felipe Aguirre, felipe.aguirreca@usm.cl | |
| Teaching Language | Mostly Spanish, but we also offer some courses taught in English in our main campus, Casa Central, in Valparaíso. However, a minimum quota must be me met in order to offer the courses. | |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate | |
| Exchange Duration | ||
| Language Proficiency Requirements | Accept Native English | Yes |
| English Language Requirements: | None | |
| Other English Language Requirements | None | |
| Other Language Requirements | Proof of Spanish language proficiency for at least a B1 level. Students can apply with an A2 level, but they must enroll in the Intensive Spanish course that takes place before the beginning of each semester. This course has a cost of USD330 (the amount could change for upcoming semesters) | |
| Academic Field | Architecture, Business, Computer and Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Sustainability / Climate Change Studies | |
| Facilities and Resources | None | |
| Scholarships Available: | No | |
| Scholarship Information | N/A | |
| Program Fees (All values are in USD) | Tuition or Program Fee | $0.00 |
| Average Housing Cost | $440.00 average per month. | |
| Local Transportation | $33.00 average per month. This can include cost of buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. | |
| Other Program Fees | $330.00 excluding tuition. These may include activity, lab/materials, or other fees. | |
| Cost of Living | $745.00 average per month. This can include meals, pocket money, and entertainment. | |
| Medical Insurance | $220.00 per month. | |
| Visa | $150.00 | |
| Additional Program Information | N/A | |
| Supplementary Links | International students' website | Link |
| Intensive Spanish course and semester Spanish courses | Link | |
| About Chile | Link | |
| Program A/B Information | Additional Information | N/A |
| Required GPA | N/A | |
| Program Schedules | 1st Semester Start Date: | 06/Mar/2023 |
| 1st Semester End Date: | 07/Jul/2023 | |
| 2nd Semester Dates: | 31/Jul/2023 | |
| 2nd Semester End Date: | 01/Dec/2023 | |
| Credit Transfer |
Yes, 4 credits per course UCTS Calculator |
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| Number of Tuition Waved Participants | 2 | |
| Additional Number of Students Accepted | 8 | |
| Number of Fee Paying Students Accepted | 10 | |