UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Name of Institution: Head of Institution (Rector): Head of International Office: Universidad del Desarrollo Mr. Federico Valdés Lafontaine Ms. Carla Jiménez Campuses Santiago and Concepción Santiago Address: Concepción Address: Av. Plaza 680, San Carlos de Apoquindo, Las Condes, Santiago Chile 7610658 Ainavillo 456, Concepción Chile 4070001 International Relations Office: Tel: +56 2 2327 9480 Fax: +56 2 2327 9480 University Website: IRO Website: www.udd.cl http://www.udd.cl/relaciones-internacionales/
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STAFF Ms. Carla Jiménez Director of International Relations carlajimenez@udd.cl (+56) 2 2327 9480 Ms. Rocío Argomedo Ms. Romina Rojas Outgoing Students- Santiago Campus Santiago Campus rargomedo@udd.cl rrojas@udd.cl (+56) 2 2327 9468 (+56) 2 2327 9376 Ms. Florencia Gacitúa Ms. Daniela de Pablo International Relations Manager Concepción Campus Incoming Students-Concepción Campus fgacitua@udd.cl ddepablo@udd.cl (+56) 41 2268576 (+56) 41 2268576 Ms. Anysol Altermatt International Relations Manager Santiago Campus aaltermatt@udd.cl (+56) 2 2327 9770
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS AT UDD School of Architecture & Art -Architecture (Santiago & Concepción) School of Communications -Journalism (Santiago & Concepción) -Advertising (Santiago) -Drama (Santiago) -Film (Santiago) School of Design -Graphic Design (Santiago & Concepción) -Digital Design (Santiago & Concepción) -Setting & Object Design (Santiago & Concepción) School of Economics & Business -Business Administration (Santiago & Concepción) School of Education -Primary Education (Santiago) -Preschool Education (Santiago) School of Engineering -Civil Industrial Engineering (Santiago & Concepción) -Mining Engineering (Santiago & Concepción) -Structural Engineering (Santiago) -Geology (Santiago) School of Government -Political Science (Santiago & Concepción) School of Law -Law (Santiago & Concepción) School of Medicine -Santiago -Nursing -Speech Therapy -Physiotherapy -Nutrition & Diet -Medical Technology
School of Odontology-Concepción -Nursing -Speech Therapy -Physiotherapy -Nutrition & Diet School of Psychology -Psychology (Santiago & Concepción) EXCHANGE PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic System Semester system Annual system -Architecture, Design and Law combines both, a semester and an annual system. -Annual courses can be taken only by students who will stay a complete academic year at UDD. Academic Year Dates 2014 1 ST Semester: March 5 th to July 12 th Orientation Week: February 27 th -28 th 2 nd Semester: August 4 th to December 13 th Orientation Week: July 31 st August 1st Application Deadline Semester 1 (March July): November 15 th Semester 2 (August December): April 15 th Maximum Exchange Period Two semesters Academic Level(s) offered to Exchange Students Undergraduate Programs Language of Instruction Spanish and English (Check the English Course Offer List) Preparatory Language courses for International Students Spanish Language and Chilean Culture Course (only available during the 2 nd Semester)
Compulsory Language Test for Exchange Students No test required. International Students must have a high level of Spanish proficiency in order to attend classes properly. Mandatory Documents - All accepted students must apply for the Student Visa in the correspondent embassy or consulate. - All students must have a Health Insurance with international coverage to cover their complete exchange period. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SERVICES International students receive academic counselling, a welcome program, tours and different activities during their exchange semester. The International Relations Office provides information, contacts and counsel for students, assisting them in finding the best accommodation in Chile during their exchange period. These places are off campus and may be either in university residence halls, family housing or shared apartments. Monthly Accommodation Costs Monthly Living Costs $ 150.000 - $350.000 aprox. Chilean Pesos (Some places include meals). $ 350.000-450.000 aprox. Chilean Pesos