Chapter III · The Americas
Study abroad inChile
Chile is a long, narrow country of deserts, vineyards and glaciers with stable, well-regarded universities in Santiago and Valparaíso. It suits students of Spanish, Latin American studies, environmental science and business.
- Capital
- Santiago
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Chilean peso (CLP)
- Academic year
- March to December, in two semesters
- Student visa
- Student visa or temporary residence
- Programmes
- 25
- Universities
- 64
Programmes in Chile
Santiago · 19 programmes · City guide
-
· ★ 4.8 (34 reviews)USACvia Go Overseas
-
· ★ 4.4 (7 reviews)IFSA (Institute for Study Abroad)via Go Overseas
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
IES Abroadvia IES Abroad
-
IES Abroadvia IES Abroad
-
IES Abroadvia IES Abroad
-
IES Abroadvia IES Abroad
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
-
CIEEvia CIEE
Viña del Mar · 1 programme
-
· ★ 4.9 (17 reviews)WorldStrides (ISA and TEAN)via Go Overseas
Valparaíso · 1 programme
-
· ★ 4.0 (1 reviews)API Abroadvia Go Overseas
Across Chile and multi-city
-
· ★ 4.8 (19 reviews)SIT Study Abroadvia Go Overseas
-
· ★ 4.5 (13 reviews)SIT Study Abroadvia Go Overseas
-
· ★ 4.5 (4 reviews)Villanova University Study Abroadvia Go Overseas
-
Nomad Academyvia Go Overseas
Cities
Universities in Chile
Selected institutions that take international or exchange students. 64 institutions in total, all listed in our Chile university directory.
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de ChileKCL partner
- Universidad de ValparaisoKCL partner
- Universidad Diego PortalesKCL partner
Questions about studying in Chile
How many study abroad programmes are there in Chile?
StudiesForeign currently lists 25 programmes in Chile from 9 providers, in cities including Santiago, Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. Each listing links to the organisation that runs it, where you can check dates, prices and how to apply.
What visa do I need to study in Chile?
Most international students staying for a semester or longer need a student visa or temporary residence. Requirements depend on your nationality and the length of your course, and EU or EEA citizens may have different rules in Europe. Check with the host institution and the nearest embassy before you apply.
When does the academic year start in Chile?
The university year in Chile usually runs march to December, in two semesters. Provider programmes and summer schools follow their own calendars, so check each programme’s dates.
Which cities in Chile have the most study abroad programmes?
Santiago (19), Viña del Mar (1) and Valparaíso (1), based on the programmes listed on StudiesForeign.
Can I study in Chile in English?
Yes, in many cases. Many study abroad programmes in Chile are designed for international students and teach in English, often alongside Spanish classes. Some programmes, especially direct enrolment at local universities, expect you to study in Spanish, so check each programme’s language requirements.
How many universities are there in Chile?
Our directory lists 64 universities and higher-education institutions in Chile, with links to their official websites.