Semester in Santiago

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Dates

Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 8, 2026

49 weeks

Costs

$32,150 See Full Breakdown

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Dates

Feb 25 - Jul 8, 2026

19 weeks

Costs

$14,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

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Tentative Dates

Jul 27 - Dec 4, 2026

19 weeks

Costs

$14,950 See Full Breakdown

Credit

12 - 18 semester hours

18 - 27 quarter hours

Eligibility

Application Deadline

April 1, 2026

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Your Semester in Santiago program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses, host institution courses, and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Chilean culture. Live and learn in Santiago!

Unique Experiences

Take a deep dive into Latin American pre-Columbian and colonial art

with CIEE excursions to world-class specialized art museums

Explore award-winning contemporary architecture

and enjoy breathtaking views of Santiago from the only Bahá’í temple in South America

Take a cable-cart ride in Parque Metropolitano

the 4th largest metropolitan park in the world

Your Destination

Santiago is Chile’s cosmopolitan capital, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. The city’s vibrant blend of modern urban life and natural beauty, iconic landmarks like Cerro San Cristóbal and La Moneda Palace, bustling markets, and a thriving arts scene create a rich backdrop for studying abroad. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Santiago is the perfect place to study abroad.

santiago intern students speaking with center director

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Santiago will open doors for you to explore Chile’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Take a trip to Aconcagua Valley, a serene Chilean valley nestled in the Andes Mountain range
Visit Pomaire, a picturesque Chilean village known for its traditional pottery and rustic charm
Join us in hikking activities, such as: Bosque de Santiago, Aguas de Ramón, San Carlos de Apoquindo or Quebrada de Macul

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

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Housing & Meals

Housing

CIEE Santiago offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to residence halls, we will strive for your accommodation preferences to be met. Homestays are ideal for students who wish to experience living with local families in apartments or houses. CIEE Santiago also offers non-homestay accommodations in residence halls for students who want to live with other Chilean and international students.

Standard Housing:

Homestays: Includes a private room (single or double placement with another CIEE student) in the residence of a host family. Homestays feature weekly laundry, Wi-Fi, and two meals per day. Homestays are nearby subway stations and public transportation, coffee shops, convenience stores, and ATMs are available in metro stations, restaurants, and other amenities.
Residence Halls: Includes a triple or double room in a residence hall, located within 30 minutes from the city center. Students can prepare their meals in the facility and access study areas and other amenities. This type of accommodation offers fully furnished kitchen space, laundry facilities shared with other students, shared bathrooms, and WiFi. Meals are not included.

Select Housing: Includes a single room in a residence hall. Residence halls are located five minutes (on foot) from a subway station that connects with the rest of Santiago (30-minute commute to city center). Students can prepare their meals in the facility and access study areas and other amenities. This type of accommodation offers fully furnished kitchen space, laundry facilities shared with other students, shared bathrooms, and Wi-fi. Meals are not included.

A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.

Meals

Residence Hall (Standard housing non-homestay and Select housing): Meals are not included. Students can prepare their own meals in the fully furnished kitchen, which includes utensils and cleaning supplies. Students can also explore the myriad restaurants in the areas surrounding the residence hall.

Homestay: Students who live with homestay families receive two meals daily to be agreed upon with the host family (breakfast, lunch, or dinner). The third meal and/or any snacks are on the student. Students can make use of the kitchen space at the homestay and families will provide a cabinet or storage area to store their food, ingredients, etc.

Homestay

Student with their host

Homestay

Single bedroom

santiago ch student putting salsa on a piece of bread

Academics

CIEE Santiago: Study on the main campus of University Diego Portales (UDP), CIEE’s partner institution, surrounded by the beauty of Cerro San Cristóbal Hill. CIEE Santiago boasts a student-friendly campus with spacious classrooms, a comfortable lounge, quiet study areas, and common spaces for coursework and socializing with fellow students.

Universidad de Chile

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC):  Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country. Founded in 1888, it is a private institution of higher education with strong ties to the Catholic Church, although its academic focus is secular and pluralistic. PUC has become a leading university in Latin America and is characterized by its educational quality, its high research standards and its contribution to the cultural, social, and scientific development of Chile and the region.

Universidad Diego Portales (UDP): Universidad Diego Portales (UDP) is a private university founded in 1982. Despite being a relatively young institution compared to other universities in the country, it has managed to stand out for its academic approach, its educational quality and its commitment to the social and cultural development of Chile.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

Eligibility

On-Program Requirements

Academic Culture

Courses taught in English at partner universities tend to gather local students who are enthusiasts of the language and want to practice more. Thus, the presence of international students in local courses is highly valued by instructors as they see it as an opportunity to add foreign perspectives to the local audience. On the other hand, CIEE-offered courses are exclusively for CIEE students across programs, and they are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. Classes at host institutions are typically scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., while CIEE courses usually go from Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Both CIEE and host institution classes tend to meet twice a week.

In terms of attendance, all three host institutions have a policy requiring students to attend more than 80% of class time. Additionally, some courses offer weekly complimentary tutoring sessions with a teaching assistant (TA). These sessions are sometimes considered part of the class attendance, or the tutoring session may be factored into the class's final grade. CIEE courses are ruled by similar policies. It’s worth mentioning that CIEE co-curriculars have mandatory participation (they are part of the course’s grade).

CIEE instructors use Canvas as their academic platform. Communications, notifications, along with assignments, grades, and readings are stored and disseminated through this means. Each host institution has its own platform.

ASU Courses: Most ASU online courses are asynchronous. You may find yourself in classes with students from ASU, other American universities, and students from around the world. You’ll receive direct and individualized support from faculty, 100% online.

Class Format

In general, the Chilean pedagogical teaching approach is more teacher-centered, with the instructor mainly leading the lectures and facilitating the course discussions. Instructors at local universities tend not to have office hours. Instead, they can be reached by email, the corresponding academic platform, or right after or before class time.

Students usually have daily homework assignments and readings informed by the instructor in the online platform for the course, via email or orally during class time. Students are not required to buy books as most of the bibliographical materials are provided by the course facilitator on the online platform and they are usually available in the host institution library. In terms of co-curricular activities, CIEE courses have guaranteed co-curricular activities, but host-institution courses tend not to offer this type of opportunity to students.

To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel out of Santiago when classes are in session and plan trips for the long weekends.

ASU online courses meet in “sessions” that are 7.5-weeks long in the semester, and all work must be completed within the session dates regardless of when your other CIEE courses begin or end.

Grading

CIEE reports all final course grades to students’ home institutions using a U.S. letter grade equivalent scale of A-F. For CIEE-administered courses, students’ grades are based on attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. Just as with CIEE courses, final grades for local institution courses are a compound of components of a different nature, such as attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Primary assessments (assessments with more weight) are usually two or three part written exams. The final examination may be held in either oral or written format (or both) and is usually worth around 30% of the final grade for the course.

ASU grading follows the same format and standards as ASU courses taught in-person. “Pass/fail” or “Audit” is not allowed for CIEE students.

Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors. Your study abroad advisor and CIEE staff can help you understand your course options if you don't see a recommendation that fits your course needs.

Language of Instruction

Course Information

Fall 2025 CIEE Courses

Spring 2026 CIEE Courses

Fall 2026 CIEE Courses

Host Institution Courses

The following list of courses constitutes a representative sample of course offerings in English through our partner universities and is subject to change. Some courses are offered once a year, in either the spring or fall semester.

Universidad Diego Portales	*This brochure corresponds to 2024.
Engineering	Python for Engineers
Environment	Environment and Sustainable Development
History	Indigenous Population in Chile and the Americas
Astrophysics	Exploring the Solar System and Beyond
Astrophysics	Zooming in and out: Scaling the Universe
Social Science	Women’s Rights Movements: From Alaska to Patagonia
Social Science	United States of America: A nation of Migrants
Law	International criminal law
	Current trends on migration
	International courts and politics
Economy	Doing Business in Latin America

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Introduction to gastronomic engineering

Fintech: financial applications

Number theory

Algebraic Topology

Research, innovation and entrepreneurship

Comparative Constitutional Law

Research seminar: International and Comparative Law

China: Business, Law, Technology and Society

Litigating Before International Courts and Tribunals

Persuasive Communication

English for Small Children

Strange Tales in Narrative and Film

Language and the Brain: Discourse Comprehension and production

English and Spanish Contrasts

English Phonetics and Phonology II

Applied Grammar II

Drama

Poetry

Classical and Medieval Literature

Narrative I

Research in Literature/Linguistics

Applied Phonetics II

Multimedia Journalism Workshop

Universidad de Chile
Philosophy and Humanities	Chilean History and Culture through Literature and Film
	American Culture Through Literature and Film
	Culture and Power: Mechanisms of Social and Cultural Control
	Government
	The Chilean Political Crisis
Law	European Union and Latin American Integration Law
Agricultural Sciences	Nano Agriculture
Arts	History of Art: Chilean Heritage
International Studies	Latin American Politics and World Affairs
Business School
	Advanced Accounting
	The Economic Way of Thinking
	Urban Economics
	Environmental Economics
	Finance I
	Corporate Financial Management
	Business Intelligence and Analytics
	Business Intelligence and Data Base Applications
	Business Process Management
	Chilean Economic Development
	International Business
	Marketing
	Business Negotiations
	Latin America´s World Affairs
	Business Strategy
	Managing Multinational Corporations in LATAM
Intercultural Business Challenges in Latin America

Arizona State University Courses

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.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.

Scholarships & Grants

CIEE offers 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:

Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
Trailblazer Grant
Fall 25 or Spring 26 Leading Change in Latin America Student Fellowship

To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.

Dates & Fees

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.

Program	Application Due	Start Date	End Date	Fees & Housing
Program Fall 2025 19 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date July 28, 2025	End Date December 5, 2025	Fees & Housing $17,950
Program Academic year 2025-2026 49 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date July 28, 2025	End Date July 8, 2026	Fees & Housing $32,150
Program Spring 2026 19 weeks	Application Due Deadline Passed	Start Date February 25, 2026	End Date July 8, 2026	Fees & Housing $14,950
Program Fall 2026 19 weeks	April 1, 2026	Start Date July 27, 2026 ^*	End Date December 4, 2026 ^*	Fees & Housing $14,950

^*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.

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, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.

Program Fees

CIEE 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 protection with benefits.

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$13,456 ^**
Housing	$4,000 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$17,950

Optional Housing

CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.

Select Housing Fee

$950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$1,008 ^†
International Airfare	$1,100 ^††
Local Transportation	$160 ^†††
Books & Supplies	$15
Visa Fees	$160 ^††††
Personal expenses	$250
Total Costs	$2,693

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $272 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††one round trip a day for the semester by subway

^††††average cost

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$23,906 ^**
Housing	$7,750 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$32,150

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee

$950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$1,008 ^†
International Airfare	$1,100 ^††
Local Transportation	$160 ^†††
Books & Supplies	$15
Visa Fees	$160 ^††††
Personal expenses	$250
Total Costs	$2,693

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††one round trip a day for the semester by subway

^††††average cost

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$10,706 ^**
Housing	$3,750 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$14,950

Optional Housing

Select Housing Fee

$950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.

Estimated Costs

Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.

Meals not included in program fee	$1,197 ^†
International Airfare	$1,100 ^††
Local Transportation	$210 ^†††
Books & Supplies	$15
Visa Fees	$160 ^††††
Personal expenses	$245
Total Costs	$2,927

^*non-refundable fee

^**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students

^***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.

^†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). For students in apartments, you should budget approx. $280 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.

^††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure

^†††one round trip a day for the semester by subway

^††††average cost

Program Fees

Participation Confirmation	$300 ^*
Educational Costs	$10,706 ^**
Housing	$3,750 ^***
Insurance	$194
Total Fees	$14,950

Financial Aid

CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.