Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
The Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUCC) was founded with the goal of creating an institution capable of blending academic excellence and training based on the Christian doctrine. It is one of Chile's oldest universities and one of the most recognised educational institutions in Latin America. PUCC has four campuses located around Santiago and a campus in Villarrica.
Santiago is home to almost one-third of all Chileans – a diverse patchwork of contrasting neighbourhoods surrounded by the magnificent Andes mountains.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 1 | March–July |
| Semester 2 | Semester 2 | August–December |
View the PUCC academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
PUCC has online resources to help get more out of your exchange:
Campuses
PUCC has 4 campuses located in different areas of Santiago:
• Casa Central
• Lo Contador campus
• Oriente campus
• San Joaquín campus
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Full-time study load
40 credits per semester at PUCC is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at PUCC.
Language
Students are expected to have the language proficiency as listed below if studying courses taught in that language.
- English: You are recommended to have the equivalent of an IELTS 6.0. If taking the Latin American Studies Program, an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.
- Spanish: You are required to have minimum B2 proficiency in Spanish at the time of application..
Study Options
You can choose to study courses taught in English, mainstream courses taught in Spanish, or a mix. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Find courses
Search the PUCC course catalogue for all courses at PUCC.
Courses taught in English. Students should note that very few courses at PUCC are taught in English.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile does not provide student accommodation or coordinate housing arrangements for international students. PUCC's housing web page provides some useful resources to assist in finding private accommodation.
Cost of living
PUCC has developed a list of the average living costs you can expect to encounter while living and studying in Santiago.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students going on exchange to PUCC must provide their own health insurance.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the Embassy of the Republic of Chile for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)