International Study/Work Abroad Programs
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile Engineering Exchange Program
What is the PUC Exchange Program?
To prepare for the global job market tomorrow, successful engineering students today are required to have not only a good academic standing and a firm knowledge of the sciences, but they must also be familiar with the various cultures and regulations of the engineering industry abroad. The exchange program at PUC will provide interested engineering students with the opportunity to build on their knowledge in the field of engineering and at the same time introduce them to new cultures and lifestyles. This study abroad program is currently being offered to a variety of engineering students.
Why the PUC Exchange Program?
Santiago
from www.santiago.cl/
There are many other things one can do in the center of Santiago. For example, have a walk along the Paseo Ahumada, lined with street stalls selling trinkets and treats. At the end of that street, you 
will come across the recently refurbished Plaza de las Armas. Surrounded by Colonial buildings, the Plaza is full of street painters and musicians who perform all sorts of concerts on the spot.
Santiago has more than one face, and this is part of its attraction: modern shopping malls on one block and indigenous arts and crafts exhibitions on the other; street performances and juggling outside the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Museum of Contemporary Art); and visual art exhibitions in its many galleries and underground stations. Santiago is a city of vibrant contrasts between its different areas, with a truly fascinating cultural and architectural diversity
A City for All Seasons
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Santiago boasts an ideal climate, which explains why 80% of the population lives here. 
The seasons are well defined, with hot summers (82ºF to 90ºF); fall and spring with cool, pleasant breezes; and short winters with low temperatures, only occasionally dipping below 0ºC (32ºF).
Winter daytime temperatures may reach 64ºF but usually hover around 57ºF. Rainfall, generally restricted to the winter months, increases towards the south. Humidity is low, reducing the disagreeable effects of heat and cold.
PUC
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Located in a young and geographically distant country, the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile believes that maintaining an active exchange program with foreign universities is crucial for its academic development. This interest has led to the establishment of exchange agreements with more than two hundred and sixty universities in 40 countries around the world. Each year a growing number of students, largely from the United States, Europe and Asia come to study here and many PUC students have the same experience abroad.
The university's leadership in research and graduate programs has had considerable influence on the country's cultural and scientific development. It is an important national center of research in social science, natural sciences, health, economics, engineering, agriculture, philosophy, theology, arts and letters. In addition, its research activities enable it to support doctoral programs and to create an intellectually stimulating educational environment.
Am I Eligible?
Qualified students must have:
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Achieve junior standing in their engineering courses at the time of travel.
- Students must be fluent in Spanish (SPAN 300 level).
How much time will I spend at PUC?
Students in PUC Exchange Program will spend one semester or one year of study.
What will I study?
Information is available for your review along with detailed information about living arrangements, orientation and advising services for incoming participants at each of the university.
What will it cost me?
The cost to study at PUC includes University of Maryland tuition, health insurance, and transportation costs. Housing and meals are paid at the host institution, and costs for the program are the responsibility of the student.
How do I apply for the program?
Deadlines for the program vary from year to year. Interested students should visit the Engineering International Programs Office to obtain applications and further information.
Campus Contact
Mr. Caine Francis
Coordinator, International Programs
A. James Clark School of Engineering
1124 Glen L. Martin Hall
College Park, MD 20742-3011
Phone: (301) 405-5342
e-mail: cfranci4@umd.edu
Web site: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
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