Study Abroad | Viña del Mar

These two programs are designed for students who wish to begin or strengthen their Spanish language skills and gain a deeper understanding of business and culture in Latin America. Students can take courses with professors from the prestigious UAI triple accredited business school, from the humanities department with a focus on Latin American culture, or combine both. The courses have been designed especially for international students. Students wishing to take courses with local students should consider the Pregrado Program (below).

All students are encouraged to take a Spanish Language course, though it is not required. Then take up to 4 elective courses in English or Spanish for a maximum of 16 credits. Most courses carry a recommended 3 credits. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. Students take a Spanish placement test after arrival in Chile to determine their level. A small selection of electives taught in Spanish and aimed at international students is available in the fall only and students wishing to take these courses must place into an Advanced level.

Students who have an Advanced level of Spanish can take courses at UAI with local students. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses from many different departments including business, engineering, history, journalism, psychology, law, literature, math and more.

All students are required to take a Spanish placement test on arrival to determine their level. Students who test into an Advanced level will be able to select from the enhanced list of courses taught in Spanish with local students. Students are encouraged to take a Spanish language course plus up to 4 elective courses in Spanish for a maximum course load of 16 credits. Most courses carry a recommended 3 credits. Classes are held Monday through Friday. Students can opt to take just one course with local students and the rest from the International Programs taught in English but to experience a true immersion program students are encouraged to take as many courses as possible with locals. The Chilean semester is longer than the International semester so students taking Pregrado courses may need to stay for additional weeks. Contact the AIFS Program Advisor for details.

These two programs are designed for students who wish to begin or strengthen their Spanish language skills and gain a deeper understanding of business and culture in Latin America. Students can take courses with professors from the prestigious UAI triple accredited business school, from the humanities department with a focus on Latin American culture, or combine both. The courses have been designed especially for international students. Students wishing to take courses with local students should consider the Pregrado Program (below).

All students are encouraged to take a Spanish Language course, though it is not required. Then take up to 4 elective courses in English or Spanish for a maximum of 16 credits. Most courses carry a recommended 3 credits. Classes are held Monday through Thursday. Students take a Spanish placement test after arrival in Chile to determine their level. A small selection of electives taught in Spanish and aimed at international students is available in the fall only and students wishing to take these courses must place into an Advanced level.

Students who have an Advanced level of Spanish can take courses at UAI with local students. Students can choose from a wide variety of courses from many different departments including business, engineering, history, journalism, psychology, law, literature, math and more.

All students are required to take a Spanish placement test on arrival to determine their level. Students who test into an Advanced level will be able to select from the enhanced list of courses taught in Spanish with local students. Students are encouraged to take a Spanish language course plus up to 4 elective courses in Spanish for a maximum course load of 16 credits. Most courses carry a recommended 3 credits. Classes are held Monday through Friday. Students can opt to take just one course with local students and the rest from the International Programs taught in English but to experience a true immersion program students are encouraged to take as many courses as possible with locals. The Chilean semester is longer than the International semester so students taking Pregrado courses may need to stay for additional weeks. Contact the AIFS Program Advisor for details.