UCN Graduate
Take your thesis to the next level. Access international collaboration networks, co-tutorships, and research stays at world-class centres of excellence.
Gain international experience, build skills the job market values, and grow your global network — all from northern Chile.
Key tools to advance your thesis and project your academic career.
Obtain a double academic degree by writing your thesis under the joint supervision of a UCN academic and one from a foreign university.
Short stays (1–6 months) at international laboratories to collect data or learn new techniques.
Competitive grants to present your research results at world-class academic conferences.
Follow these steps to complete your research internship, co-supervision, or conference attendance.
Identify the type of mobility (internship, co-supervision, or conference) and define the scope with your Thesis Supervisor.
Obtain formal authorization from your Thesis Supervisor and the Head of your Graduate Program.
Review active calls (ANID, Santander, VRIDT) and prepare your application package before each fund's deadline.
Submit your research proposal, academic CV, and motivation letter to the DRI or the Research Vice-Rectory.
UCN officially nominates you to the host institution. Manage and await your Letter of Acceptance.
Process your visa, arrange international health insurance, and sign the Research or Co-supervision Agreement before traveling.
Upon return, submit your results report to VRIDT and formalize academic recognition with your Graduate Program.
A double degree is an academic programme jointly designed by two higher-education institutions, allowing the student to obtain two official degrees upon completion.
Key Benefits
Funding for mobility and graduate research.
The acronym VRIDT stands for the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Technological Development at UCN: the office that coordinates research management and internal competitive funding calls. VRIDT incentives are institutional funds for conferences, short stays, and outreach; each call is published by the university.
Includes complementary benefits for research stays abroad.
Banco Santander
Beca para intercambio en universidades iberoamericanas pertenecientes a la red Santander. Cubre gastos de movilidad.
PIE-UCN offers differentiated training for graduate students and international research candidates.
General information about interinstitutional programs
Services available for your profile
6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Buddy program for international students
Short programs 10 days - 6 weeks • Astronomy, Geology, etc.
Official TOEFL iBT testing center • Preparation and exam
Live activities and open calls (Fulbright, Technovation, etc.) • Free access
Academic networks and cooperation organizations
PIE-UCN courses and the Diploma in English for Professional Purposes to project your research worldwide.
Integrated programmes of 60, 90 or 120 ECTS delivered by university consortia. Includes scholarships of ~€1,400/month and compulsory mobility.
Support for designing new joint Master's programmes. Funding of €60,000 for set-up.
Development of joint curricula and double degree programmes through credit transfer.
Integrated double degree programmes with German universities.
Financial support for graduate researchers on research stays.
VRIDT = Vice-Rectorate for Research and Technological Development (UCN). Internal calls for support to attend scientific events.
European Union / DRI UCN
Programa de movilidad con universidades europeas. Las convocatorias dependen del calendario de cada institución socia.
Pacific Alliance
Movilidad hacia México, Colombia y Perú. Incluye beca completa (matrícula, manutención y pasaje). Próxima convocatoria por confirmar.
Virtual TOEFL preparation course offered by PIE-UCN. UCN is an authorized ETS examination centre in Antofagasta and Coquimbo.
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