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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.
When in Valparaíso, live as the locals do! Choose CEA CAPA housing or arrange your own independent housing. CEA CAPA Housing assignments are based on availability and confirmation date; we make every effort to match your housing requests, but we can't guarantee housing preferences.
Program Structure
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 may not be finalized until the start of the term; we’ll post an updated list when the host institution finalizes its offerings.
*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.
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.
Excursions
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.
Caleta Horcon
Horcón is a small fishing village an hour north of Viña del Mar. In this lovely, rustic place, you’ll find fishermen, artisans, and artists living in peaceful harmony. Enjoy the local food, scenic walks, and wait for the boats to arrive with their fish every morning. This little spot is truly a magical place for a weekend excursion.
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Caleta Horcon
Horcón is a small fishing village an hour north of Viña del Mar. In this lovely, rustic place, you’ll find fishermen, artisans, and artists living in peaceful harmony. Enjoy the local food, scenic walks, and wait for the boats to arrive with their fish every morning. This little spot is truly a magical place for a weekend excursion.
Pablo Neruda’s House & Museum in Isla Negra
Named by the famous Chilean writer, Pablo Neruda, Isla Negra or “Black Island” was Neruda’s home for 34 years. Today, it’s a museum; here you can see the house where Neruda’s poetry was penned in green ink and learn about the poet-turned-politician’s life. The isle and area surrounding it are still a haven for artists and writers today.
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Pablo Neruda’s House & Museum in Isla Negra
Named by the famous Chilean writer, Pablo Neruda, Isla Negra or “Black Island” was Neruda’s home for 34 years. Today, it’s a museum; here you can see the house where Neruda’s poetry was penned in green ink and learn about the poet-turned-politician’s life. The isle and area surrounding it are still a haven for artists and writers today.
Tour of Casablanca Wineries & Grape Harvest
Chile’s booming wine industry harvests grapes from mid-March until the end of April. Experience the harvesting and wine-making process first-hand at a Casablanca winery. Sampling local wines and indulging in an appetizing Chilean meal completes the day in delightful way.
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Tour of Casablanca Wineries & Grape Harvest
Chile’s booming wine industry harvests grapes from mid-March until the end of April. Experience the harvesting and wine-making process first-hand at a Casablanca winery. Sampling local wines and indulging in an appetizing Chilean meal completes the day in delightful way.
Visit to Mapuche Ruca
The Mapuche are indigenous to Chile, and their history is as rich as it is dramatic. Learn the story from the Mapuche themselves as you engage with this unique culture in a traditional Mapuche ruca, or hut. You will also have the opportunity to experience Mapuche dances, rituals, and a traditional meal.
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Visit to Mapuche Ruca
The Mapuche are indigenous to Chile, and their history is as rich as it is dramatic. Learn the story from the Mapuche themselves as you engage with this unique culture in a traditional Mapuche ruca, or hut. You will also have the opportunity to experience Mapuche dances, rituals, and a traditional meal.
Sample Budget
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.
Program Fee Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$14,495
$14,495
CEA Secure CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,000
$1,800
Immigration Requirements Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$135
$135
Books, Materials and Supplies Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$30
$50
Meals Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$263
$525
Personal Expenses Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$131
$263
Travel Expenses Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,050
$2,625
TOTAL EXPENSES
$17,104
$20,368
Sample Calendar
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.
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 28
Orientation
Mandatory PUCV Orientation Day for Early Start students will be held.
January 28
Welcome Reception
CEA Welcome Reception will be held in Viña del Mar.
January 29 - February 15
Early Start Program
Students participate in an Early Start Program at PUCV.
January 29
Cultural Activity
CEA Tour of Valparaiso. It includes boat trip on the port.
February 18 - 22
Orientation
Mandatory PUCV Orientation week for Spring students will be held.
February 23
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held in Horcón.
February 25
Classes Begin
Spring classes begin at PUCV on this day.
April 18 - 21
School Break
PUCV is closed for Easter Break. Classes suspended from noon on Thursday.
May 01
Holiday
Labor Day. No classes will be held on this day
May 21
Holiday
Day of the Navy. No classes will be held.
June 22
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at PUCV.
June 24 - July 06
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at PUCV.
June 27
Holiday
Saint Peter's and Saint Paul's Day No classes will be held.
July 04
Farewell Reception
CEA Farewell Reception will be held in Viña del Mar
July 06
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.
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