Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (PUC)
The Pontifica Universidaide Catolica (PUC) is one of Chile’s oldest universities and ranks first in South America according to QS. It is one of six catholic and one of two pontifical universities in Chile. PUC, as a pioneering institution in research and innovation, is one of the most important universities in Chile, developing 25% of higher education research in the country.
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the largest and capital city of Chile. The city of six million people is framed by the fast-flowing Mapocho River, parks such as the Parque Forestal and the Andes Mountains. With a cosmopolitan and energetic vibe, Santiago is not only Chile’s political centre, but also the country’s centre of old and modern art, culinary institutions and nightlife.
Network partner
Pontifica Universidaide Catolica (PUC) and the University of Glasgow are both members of the U21 network.
Language of teaching: primarily Spanish (Spanish courses are available). Please note that there are some classes in English for Economics, Engineering and Business.
Mobility partner
>> Information for incoming students
- Estimated number of mobility places: 4-6 full-year or 8-12 semester places.
Available Subject Areas
Please ensure that you research the courses available to you as an exchange student, and check with your subject coordinator(s) that these courses are suitable for your Glasgow degree programme. Please note that partner course offerings may change on a yearly basis.
Please research course level; content and assessment structures; partner academic pre-requisites for exchange students; whether enough courses / credits are available in your degree subject(s) to meet your Glasgow degree credit requirements; language of teaching and for Joint Honours students, whether the partner has any restrictions on taking courses from different Schools/Faculties.
- Accounting & Finance
- Aerospace Engineering/Sciences
- Archaeology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business & Management
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Comparative Literature
- Computing Science
- Digital Media & Information Studies
- Earth Science and Geology
- Economic & Social History
- Economics
- Education
- Electronics/Electrical Engineering
- English Language
- English Literature
- Film & TV
- Geography
- History
- History of Art
- Law
- Life Sciences
- Maths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics and International Relations
- Product Design Engineering
- Psychology
- School of Interdisciplinary subjects Dumfries
- Scottish Literature
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Theatre Studies
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Urban Studies/Public & Social Policy
Key facts PUC
- Information on exchange at PUC
- Term structure: semester one: March – July; semester two: August – December.
- Grading: 7.0 – 0.0
- Entry requirements
- Credit guidance: a full time course load is equivalent to 50 credits per semester
- Course listing
- Accommodation
- Calendar
Travel and Costs
- University of Glasgow Financial Support
- Cost of living
- Nearest international airport: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
Useful Weblinks
Avda. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 340 - Santiago, Chile
Partner web
http://www.uc.cl/en
Partner mobility web
https://relacionesinternacionales.uc.cl/en/international-students/exchange-and-mobility-programs
Mobility contact
cbcarvaj@uc.cl
Disability support
http://piane.uc.cl/