The information below is for programs offered in Winter 2019. Winter 2020 program details will be updated as they become available from the host. Please do not apply to UQ until the updated Winter 2020 information is available and updated.

The GO UANDES Intensive Spanish Courses offers 4 week language courses targeted at all levels from beginner to intermediate. 

The program consists of intensive Spanish language tuition incorporating language classes, special classes, and field trips.

Fields of study

  • Spanish Language

For more information regarding program specifics, visit the host program website.

Credit Equivalent

5 US credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if a course is successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experience team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Contact the Consulate of Chile for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by GO UANDES. This program impacts on UQ semester 2, 2019 dates, UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.

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Cost

The tuition fee is approximately $3,000 AUD. Accommodation fees are not included. More information regarding fees can be found on the host program website

Applicants may also be eligible for UQ-specific funding. Applicants will be notified by mid-May if they are eligible for travel grants and scholarships awarded by the Global Experiences Team. Please do not rely on this funding to support your global experience.

Accommodation 

Universidad de los Andes does not offer on-campus accommodation; however, the International Relations Office can arrange or recommend external housing options. More information regarding accommodation options can be found on the host program website. 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 10 March 2020
Host: TBC

Program Dates

Start: 01 July 2019
End: 26 July 2019

The dates listed above are for the Winter 2019 program. Dates for the Winter 2020 program are TBC. 

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Santiago, Chile
Credit: For-credit only
Cohort: Undergraduate

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. 

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.

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