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Students should take 50 credits per semester (100 for a full year). 50 PUC credits are equivalent to 30 ECTS.
More information on PUC's course/credit requirements.
PUC course catalogue
The following course restrictions apply:
International students must have a good level of Spanish language ability. Students whose mother tongue is not Spanish must have B2 level (according to CEFR) of Spanish proficiency at the time of applying and provide a certificate of proficiency.
PUC has a student support centre, offering services including: Psychological Support Unit, Student Health and Support Center for Academic Performance and Vocational Exploration. In addition it lists practical information such as computer rooms, recreational areas, photocopiers, and campus maps.
PUC does not have university owned or arranged accommodation however they do provide information and links to housing providers.
PUC's Global Research Programm is an on-site/virtual international experience program that supports research and creative projects in UC Chile within the Global Internships for Research and Practice-Based Learning framework.
The program aims to enhance and stimulate research collaboration at a global level, connecting UC Chile researchers with master’s and senior undergraduate international students within new, creative, and innovative international research opportunities. The call is open to all areas of knowledge, and interdisciplinary projects are especially welcome to apply (call closed for 2023/24. This page will be updated when the 2024/25 call is open).
More summer/winter opportunities from our partner institutions (internal link).
This imposing neoclassical building was completed in 1917 and was originally known as the University Palace. Today it houses the University’s main offices and the colleges of Medicine, Law, Biological Sciences and Communication.