International Undergraduate
Check the different opportunities available to you at UCN. Study, research, and explore unique landscapes in the world's most arid natural laboratory.
Gain international experience, build skills the job market values, and grow your global network — all from northern Chile.
Discover all the modalities available for your international experience in Chile.
Learn Spanish or other languages through the UCN Language Program before and during your stay.
Access virtual mobility programs, e-learning courses and international collaborations without traveling.
Intensive courses of 2 to 4 weeks in key areas such as Astronomy, Geology and Mining through Atacama Immersion Chile.
Take semester courses at UCN with full credit transfer to your home university. Full integration with local students.
Information about the student visa procedures you need to study in Chile.
Referral list for temporary housing in Antofagasta, online search portals, and the PDF list for Coquimbo (Guayacán campus).
Answers to the most common questions about the admission process and life at UCN.
Check whether your home institution has an active agreement with UCN to find out your tuition situation.
Courses available for the second semester of 2026. The catalogue changes every semester and each course runs subject to the number of students enrolled.
AIChile offers short and varied courses lasting from 10 days to 6 weeks, open to all audiences. Study areas: Mining, Geology, Volcanism, Architecture, Astronomy, Literature, Marine Sciences, and Mining Economics. Includes field trips to San Pedro de Atacama, Vicuña, La Serena and Coquimbo.
Through international learning and cooperation experiences, it seeks to contribute to the holistic development of people, academic participation, and close ties with the social and productive world.
Atacama Immersion Chile® contributes resources to the scholarship fund for UCN student mobility.
Be amazed by the flora and fauna of the Pacific coasts, the Humboldt Penguin Reserve, and the natural wonders of the Coquimbo Region.
Using the natural laboratory of northern Chile as a classroom guarantees meaningful learning experiences.
UCN academics lead on-site modules and workshops.
The Languages Programme (PIE) offers courses designed to facilitate your academic and social integration in Chile.
"Learning Spanish in northern Chile allowed me to connect deeply with the local culture and my fellow students."
Follow these 8 steps to have your international experience at UCN.
Your home university must officially nominate you by sending your details to the DRI UCN within the established deadlines.
You will receive an email with instructions to complete your registration on our mobility platform.
DRI UCN will review your documents and coordinate academic approval with the corresponding programme directors. The review may take some time and we may request further documentation, so keep a close eye on your email.
If accepted, you will receive your official digitalised Acceptance Letter. This document is essential for your visa.
With your acceptance letter, you must begin the process for your Temporary Residence from outside Chile via the SERMIG portal.
Visa InfoYou must take out and send a copy of your international health insurance with full coverage for health, life, and repatriation.
Coordinate your arrival for orientation week. Upon arrival, you must complete your enrolment at the International Office.
Check whether your home institution has an active agreement with UCN to find out your tuition situation.
If your university has a bilateral agreement or belongs to a network (ODUCAL, PAME, etc.), you do not pay tuition or enrolment fees at UCN.
If your university does not have an agreement, you can apply as a free mover by paying the corresponding fees.
Academic load: Minimum 12, Maximum 30 SCT credits (1 SCT = 28 chronological hours).
Depending on the duration of your academic stay, the migration process is different. Identify your case:
Visa Portal - National Migration ServiceFor undergraduate students and academic internships of up to 180 days.
You can enter with your valid passport (and/or national ID, depending on agreements) under the 'Transitory Residence Permit' category for study purposes. This grants you an initial 90 days.
Before your first 90 days expire (at least 1 month before), you must apply for an extension for another 90 days.
Process Extension OnlineYou must process your Temporary Residence Visa from your home country before travelling to Chile.
If you obtain Temporary Residence, you have 30 days from entry to obtain your Chilean identity card.
It is the student's responsibility to keep their migration status up to date.
Referral list · Casa Central, Antofagasta
Important: plan ahead, check conditions on trusted sites, and confirm address, services, and payments directly with each provider.
Recommended lodging — Antofagasta (Casa Central)
Reference list of hostels and residences in Antofagasta with contact details and indicative prices.
Download list (PDF)For Casa Central, download the PDF list and browse the online search portals below. Book ahead and confirm address, services, and prices directly with each provider before transferring any money.
Recommended lodging — Coquimbo (Guayacán campus)
Official PDF with suggested contacts. Budget from about USD 300/month depending on season and room type.
Download list (PDF)For this campus, use the official PDF list in the section above. Book ahead and ask for recent photos and the exact address before you pay.
Answers to the most common questions about studying at UCN.
Services available for your profile
6 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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
COIL, EMI, Mirror Classes and international methodologies
