Information for term Open Campus Block
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenSnuggled between the towering Andes and the Pacific Ocean is South America’s sixth largest cities, boasting world-class cuisine, exotic suburban parts, and neoclassical architecture. Discover Santiago firsthand by customizing your study abroad term on the Open Campus Block Program. Take one, two, or three six-week blocks, select your courses from a wide range of subject areas. In Santiago, you’ll be located in the core of the city surrounded by Parque Bustamante, cafés and restaurants, shops, and the beauty of Cerro San Cristobal.
Stay in Santiago the entire time or spend other blocks at our Global Institute locations in Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, London, Madrid, Merida, Monteverde, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Shanghai, and Sydney.
Follow our Travels:
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GET TO KNOW CHILE
with nonstop activities, like film nights, urban bike tours.
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LIVE WITH A CHILEAN FAMILY
learn the local dialect and customs and enjoy authentic Chilean food with your “cariñosa” host family.
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TAKE YOUR PICK
from Santiago’s many world class museums such as, The Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino and The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts.
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vineyards in Santiago region
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first-division soccer fields in the city
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subway lines across the city, biggest in Latin America
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Santiago de Chile has been a major contributor of Latin America’s economic and social progress, representing a regional reference for political and economic stability. Having created a contemporary trend in arts and life style, in Santiago you will discover the urban deployment of multicultural and global tendencies with a Latin American atmosphere. Santiago de Chile is marked by a very high Cordillera de Los Andes, its traditional institutions such as the Palacio de La Moneda, as well as by the tallest corporate building of Costanera Center in the financial district of Vitacura, among others.
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The Culture
Projects, Volunteer Opportunities, or Internships
- Volunteer Opportunities: Give back and create a deeper connection to Santiago. Students can volunteer at local NGOs to support social policy, community service and education.
Students interested in one of the following Academic Projects must submit additional materials as part of their course selection:
- Internships: build new skills and intercultural competence through the CIEE Internship in your area of study – finance, women’s rights, environmental development, and more- and become an active member of Santiago’s professional environment.
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Research: Pursue a research project of your own design incorporating independent and local fieldwork.Internships. Build new skills and intercultural competence through the CIEE Academic Internship, and become an active member of the Santiago professional environment.
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Service-Learning: Combine course-based learning with practical, relevant project experience to meet a community-defined need.
EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES
- Participate on a 3 day study tour to different destinations, which will allow you to experience Chilean cultural and geographical richness first hand:
- Block I: Studytour to Huilo Huilo. Explore the wonderful natural reserve of Huilo Huilo and the Araucanía region, a major representative of Chile’s varied geography.
- Block II: Studytour to Colchagua valley and coast. A trip to the most important region in the production of wine, this excursion includes biking tours through a boutique winery with a lecture on the importance of this industry for Chile’s economy.
- Block III: Studytour to Iquique. Iquique was one of the most important ports in Chile and this excursion includes visits to what is left of two of the most important mining towns built around the exploitation of the nitrate mineral: Humberstone and Santa Laura.
- Explore Chile's varied historical and cultural highlights through day-trips to neighboring towns/cities.
- Explore history and the arts of Chile with weekly cultural activities including visits to museums, craft fairs, and historic neighborhoods recognized as landmarks of the city of Santiago.
- Attend a Chilean folklore and traditional food workshops.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Homestay: this option provides an excellent opportunity for immersion into the local culture. A single room, two meals a day, laundry once a week, and Wi-Fi are provided.
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MEALS
Housing includes two meals per day.
Santiago, Chile Where You'll Study
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Palacio de La Moneda
Palace of the Currency
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Costanera Tower
Great Santiago Tower
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Cerro San Cristobal and Plaza de Armas
Peak is the second highest point in the city
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Click to OpenWhat you need to know
The program detailsStudents enroll in one, two, or three six-week blocks, taking two courses during each block. This program gives students the flexibility to stay in Santiago the entire time or spend other blocks at our Global Institute locations in Berlin, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Copenhagen, London, Madrid, Monteverde, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Shanghai, Sydney, and Yucatan.
This program offers students a series of courses designed to help students explore the dynamics of this Latin American nation and its culture. Students may select one of six academic tracks: Business; Communications, Journalism, and New Media; Global and Community Health; International Relations and Political Science; Language, Literature, and Culture; or STEM and Society.
Courses are mostly taught in English, by CIEE faculty; Spanish language classes are available at different levels.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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Curriculum
Program Credit
- Total credit: 6 semester credits for one block
- 12 semester credits for two blocks
- 15 - 18 semester credits for three blocks
Course credit:
- 3 semester credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus
Students are required to enroll in two 3-credit courses each block. Students attending the program for all three blocks in a semester may select one block in which to enroll in only one 3-credit class (recommended for the block of the Academic Project, where applicable). Each course is 3 semester credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus. During the on-site orientation, students may add the non-credit “Survival Spanish” course to their normal credit load.
CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 100-120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 seminar hours and meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Spring 2019 Courses
Click to OpenCourses offered in Santiago are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English, and 45 contact hours; 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus. To compare classes offered across all Open Campus locations for each block, view the Spring 2019 Course Comparison Tool.
“GI” denotes courses offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
BLOCK I
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
BLOCK II
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
- (GI) SVCL 3701 STCH: Service Learning Project
- (GI) INSH 3801 STCH: Internship Seminar
- (GI) INDR 4901 STCH: Directed Independent Research
BLOCK III
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
- ANTH 1101 STCH: New Immigration and Traditional Ethnic Groups in Chile
- SPAN 2001 STCH: Spanish Language – Intermediate I
- NONCR SPAN STCH: Survival Spanish
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
Fall 2019 Courses
Click to OpenCourses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
Use our Fall 2019 Course Comparison Tool to compare classes offered across all Open Campus locations for each block.
BLOCK I
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, AND NEW MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
BLOCK II
BUSINESS
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
- SPAN 1002 STCH: Spanish Language - Beginning II
- LITT 1101 STCH: The Poetry of Neruda Mistral and Huidobro
- NONCR SPAN STCH: Survival Spanish
STEM AND SOCIETY
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits.
- (GI) SVCL 3701 STCH: Service Learning Project
- (GI) INSH 3801 STCH: Internship Seminar
- (GI) INDR 4901 STCH: Directed Independent Research
BLOCK III
BUSINESS
GLOBAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on the student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project will be required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE Academic Projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work/internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
Spring 2020 Courses
Click to OpenCourses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
Use our Spring 2020 Course Comparison Tool to compare classes offered across all Open Campus locations for each block.
BLOCK I
BUSINESS
- (GI) BUSI 3001 STCH: International Finance
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA
- (GI) COMM 3301 STCH: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
- ANTH 1101 STCH: New Immigration and Traditional Ethnic Groups in Chile
- SPAN 1001 STCH: Spanish Language – Beginning I
- NONCR SPAN STCH: Survival Spanish
BLOCK II
BUSINESS
- (GI) MGMT 3004 STCH: Principles of International Business
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND CULTURE
- LITT 1101 STCH: The Poetry of Neruda, Mistral, and Huidobro
- SPAN 1002 STCH: Spanish Language – Beginning II
- NONCR SPAN STCH: Survival Spanish
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work, internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
- (GI) SVCL 3701 STCH: Service-Learning Project
- (GI) INSH 3801 STCH: Internship Seminar
- (GI) INDR 4901 STCH: Directed Independent Research
BLOCK III
BUSINESS
- (GI) MGMT 3003 STCH: Strategic Management
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM AND NEW MEDIA
- (GI) COMM 3009 STCH: Media, Gender and Identity
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
- POLI 3101 STCH: Challenges to Political Representation in Contemporary Chile
LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND CULTURE
- SPAN 2001 STCH: Spanish Language – Intermediate I
- NONCR SPAN STCH: Survival Spanish
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic Project placement is based on student’s academic track, project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience. Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
To qualify for participation, students must be in the location for at least one block in advance of the Academic Project in order to prepare for and plan the placement. As a result, students participate in an Academic Project in either Block II or III. CIEE academic projects are approximately 120 total hours of field-based work, internship, service-learning, or independent research hours, plus 15 hours of meetings with CIEE faculty advisors, for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits.
- (GI) SVCL 3701 STCH: Service-Learning Project
- (GI) INSH 3801 STCH: Internship Seminar
- (GI) INDR 4901 STCH: Directed Independent Research
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport pick-up
- Multi-day on-site orientation – introducing students to Santiago's society and culture, and the CIEE academic program.
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Field trips and cultural activities
- Overnight study tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
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| Spring Blocks I, II 2019 12 weeks | Jan 7, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
$12,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,783 ** Housing = $2,600 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $2,200 Local Transportation = $300 Books & Supplies = $300 Personal expenses = $1,800 Total Estimated Costs = $4,600Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals |
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| Spring Blocks I, II, III 2019 18 weeks | Jan 7, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$15,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $11,483 ** Housing = $3,900 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $15,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $3,300 Local Transportation = $600 Books & Supplies = $600 Personal expenses = $3,600 Total Estimated Costs = $8,100Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals |
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| Spring Block II 2019 6 weeks | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
$6,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,083 ** Housing = $1,300 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $6,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $1,100 Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $100 Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $1,900Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals |
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| Spring Blocks II, III 2019 12 weeks | Feb 18, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$12,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $9,783 ** Housing = $2,600 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $2,200 Local Transportation = $300 Books & Supplies = $300 Personal expenses = $1,800 Total Estimated Costs = $4,600Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals |
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| Spring Block III 2019 6 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
$6,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $5,083 ** Housing = $1,300 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $6,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $1,100 Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $100 Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $1,900Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals |
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| Fall Block I 2019 6 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 |
$4,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $3,183 ** Housing = $1,300 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $1,100 † Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $160 †† Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $2,060Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Average Cost |
| Fall Blocks I, II 2019 12 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 |
$9,900
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,833 ** Housing = $2,600 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $9,900Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $1,100 † Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $160 †† Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $2,060Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Average Cost |
| Fall Blocks I, II, III 2019 18 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$14,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $10,483 ** Housing = $3,900 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $14,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $1,100 † Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $160 †† Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $2,060Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Average Cost |
| Fall Block II 2019 6 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 |
$4,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $3,183 ** Housing = $1,300 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $1,100 † Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $160 †† Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $2,060Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Average Cost |
| Fall Blocks II, III 2019 12 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$9,900
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,833 ** Housing = $2,600 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $9,900Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $1,100 † Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $160 †† Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $2,060Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Average Cost |
| Fall Block III 2019 6 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
$4,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $3,183 ** Housing = $1,300 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $1,100 † Local Transportation = $100 Books & Supplies = $100 Visa Fees = $160 †† Personal expenses = $600 Total Estimated Costs = $2,060Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Average Cost |
| Spring Block I 2020 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Feb 17, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II 2020 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks I, II, III 2020 18 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | May 9, 2020 | |
| Spring Block II 2020 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Feb 17, 2020 | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Spring Blocks II, III 2020 12 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Feb 17, 2020 | May 9, 2020 | |
| Spring Block III 2020 6 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Mar 30, 2020 | May 9, 2020 | |
| OC Academic Year 2019-2020 39 weeks | May 1, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 | May 9, 2020 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Evelyn Córdova
Director
Evelyn's career and experience is in educational management, academic quality assurance and statistical analysis applied to research in Venezuela and Chile. She holds a BSc.
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Alejandra Herrera
Academic Coordinator
Alejandra advises students in all academic matters during their semester in Santiago, Chile.
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Claudia Correa
Student Service Coordinator
Claudia is responsible for student housing and cultural programming at CIEE Global Institute in Santiago, Chile.
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