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with Industry and Global Networks
We drive innovation, human capital and international cooperation through partnerships with leading companies, networks and organizations.
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International agreements
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Partner countries
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Global networks
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Business & partners
Discover how your organization can benefit from working with one of Chile's leading research universities.
Advanced Human Capital
Host UCN international students for professional internships or graduate thesis students to address real challenges in your company.
- Professional Internships
- Thesis Projects
Research & Development
Develop joint R&D projects leveraging our excellence laboratories in mining, astronomy, water resources and more.
- Applied Research
- Technology Transfer
Sponsoring & Visibility
Sponsor international events, scientific conferences or job fairs organized by UCN, positioning your brand.
- Corporate Branding
- Job Fairs
Corporate Language Rates
We offer special plans for companies and institutions looking to train their teams.
Interested in becoming a UCN Partner?
Let's talk about current collaboration opportunities. Our outreach team is ready to address your requirements.
Cooperation and Funding Agencies
Organizations that support our scholarship and exchange programs.
DAAD
German Academic Exchange Service.
Fulbright
Educational Exchange Commission Chile–USA.
Santander Universidades
Mobility and entrepreneurship scholarships.
Pacific Alliance
Student exchange between Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
AGCID
Chilean Agency for International Development Cooperation.
CRUCH
Council of Rectors of Chilean Universities.
AECID
Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation.
British Council
Organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations.
ANID
National Research and Development Agency.
ProChile
General Directorate of Export Promotion.
International Cooperation Networks
We actively participate in networks that promote mobility, research and institutional development.
ODUCAL
Organization of Catholic Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean
Advances knowledge and Catholic higher education in the region through institutional collaboration.
CLACSO
Latin American Council of Social Sciences
Regional academic network promoting research, training and cooperation in the social sciences.
GUNI
Global University Network for Innovation
International network created with UNESCO support to strengthen higher education’s role in society and foster innovation.
Another way to experience the international community
American Corner UCN
A public diplomacy hub with cultural activities, talks, tech workshops and free resources. Complement your Yenapatur experience by joining their open calls (Fulbright, Technovation Girls, Hidden Stars and more).
Looking for a specific agreement?
Download or browse agreement resources and official documents from the Documents section.
Want to create an agreement?
The International Relations Office (DRI) coordinates the overall management of inter-institutional partnerships, both national and international (General Secretariat Decree No. 06/2017). These are the stages to formalize an agreement with UCN.
Request (REC-SAC 27.1)
- The request may originate at UCN or at the partner institution; it is always submitted to the DRI.
- Complete the agreement request form (REC-SAC 27.1) with the required background information.
- Indicate the type of agreement: framework, specific or extension.
Approval by the requesting unit
- The unit's highest authority (Vice-Rector, Dean or Director) must sign form REC-SAC 27.1.
- Without these authorizations and signatures, the DRI cannot start the process.
Drafting the proposal
- Internal proposal: the DRI drafts the agreement using current institutional formats.
- External proposal: it is sent to the DRI together with the form to begin processing.
- The DRI has 5 business days to review and incorporate institutional information.
- If the proposal is in another language, a Spanish translation is attached (cost borne by the requesting unit).
Evaluations and approval
- If the agreement involves resources, funding, facilities or academic areas, it is evaluated by the corresponding Vice-Rectorate.
- The partner reviews the proposal and both legal parties give their approval (V°B°).
Coordinating signatures
- With both parties' approval, the DRI coordinates the start of the signing.
- At UCN, the General Secretary acts as Notary and arranges the Rector's signature.
- At UCN only the Rector signs agreements (the Campus Vice-Rector may sign national agreements for the Guayacán campus).
Registration, dissemination and follow-up
- The signed agreement is registered in the DRI Agreements System and distributed to the relevant bodies.
- The person responsible reports the agreement's activities (form REC-SAC 28).
- The DRI follows up once a year and, 6 months before expiry, renewal is assessed.
Considerations
- The DRI is responsible for coordinating the management of partnerships (General Secretariat Decree No. 06/2017).
- The DRI Agreements System is accessed through UCN online services (personal RUT and password).
- If you don't have system access, write to convenios@ucn.cl with your full name and RUT.
- Official forms: Agreement Request (REC-SAC 27.1) and Agreement Activities Report (REC-SAC 28).
Need the form or an agreement template?
Request the agreement request form (REC-SAC 27.1) and agreement templates by writing to the DRI team.