UCN Graduate
Take your thesis to the next level. Access international collaboration networks, co-tutorships, and research stays at world-class centres of excellence.
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.
Double DegreeServices 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
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.
PIE-UCN courses and the Diploma in English for Professional Purposes to project your research worldwide.
A thesis co-tutelle is an excellent academic alternative that lets you obtain a double degree by carrying out your research under the supervision of two thesis directors: one from your home university and another from a foreign institution.
Double graduation
You obtain two academic degrees, master's or doctoral, recognized in both countries.
Networking
You expand your network by joining select international research teams.
Multicultural experience
It lets you carry out research stays abroad, improving your linguistic, methodological and cultural skills.
Specific agreement
Both universities must establish a specific agreement for you, regulating the development of your work, the time you will spend at each institution, everything related to the thesis, the composition of the evaluation committee, among other relevant details.
Enrollment and fees
Generally, you pay enrollment at your home university and are exempt at the host institution, or special arrangements are made defining payment terms.
Discuss it with the Director of your Graduate Program, since you will need their authorization.
More information: io@ucn.cl
Gain international experience, build skills the job market values, and grow your global network — all from northern Chile.
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.
Funding for mobility and graduate research.
Includes complementary benefits for research stays abroad.
Financial support for graduate researchers on research stays.
UCN institutional funds: internal calls for support to attend conferences and scientific events.
One- to three-month research stays at European universities in the Coimbra Group network, aimed at early-career researchers from Latin American institutions. Each university sets its own stipend and timeline.
Banco Santander
Beca para intercambio en universidades iberoamericanas pertenecientes a la red Santander. Cubre gastos de movilidad.
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.
PIE-UCN offers differentiated training for graduate students and international research candidates.
Advanced academic and professional English training to project your research internationally. In-person and platform modalities.
Virtual TOEFL preparation course offered by PIE-UCN. UCN is an authorized ETS examination centre in Antofagasta and Coquimbo.
English (Alumni $200,000 · External $220,000) and other languages — German, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese — at a flat rate of $200,000 for any audience (50 teaching hours).
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