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Universidad Andrés Bello


Universidad Andrés Bello
City: Santiago
Website: www.unab.cl
Approximate semester dates: Semester 1 (Spring): March-July
Semester 2 (Fall): August-December
Language of instruction: Spanish
Full time load equivalent: 5 courses per semester (maximum of 25 credits)
Fields of Study Available:

You need to translate all course profiles for your Academic Advisor to approve your study plan.

Restricted Fields of Study: Health Sciences
Approximate living expenses:

US$750 per month
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Additional information:

Why Andres Bello?

  • Exchange Trip: UNAB provides foreign exchange students a 1 day trip to a nearby location.
  • Spanish Language: At the beginning of each semester students have access to a 5 week Spanish course to brush up on their Spanish before classes commence.
  • Student Activities: Exchange Students have full access to all extracurricular activities such as sports, arts workshops and other sporting activities such as fishing, diving, mountain climbing and surfing.

Information Sheet

Exchange students are able to ski and snowboard at resorts near Santiago in August and visit the beaches in December!

Accommodation: UNAB does not have residences for students.  However, the Office of International Relations provides students exchange information on housing options, such as furnished apartments, student residences and family homes, once accepted by the university.

Insurance: You will require health insurance for your exchange.  UQ Exchange students are covered by UQ's Travel & Health Insurance for the period of their exchange.  For more information click here or talk to your Advisor.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: LIVFund is an organisation established to help promote study, internships and volunteering abroad in Latin America.  They are offering two US$500 scholarships per month to selected recipients. Click here for more information.

FUN FACTS:
- Andres Bello University is one of Chile's finest and largest private universities.
- If you love modern art... make sure you check out Ralli Museum
- One of the hidden charms of Chile lies in the neighbourhood of 'Bellavista'.  This cultural neighbourhood is rich with artists, entertainers and some of Chile's best ethnic and local cuisine!