Introduction to the University of Chile for International Visiting Students, Researchers, and Staff

This course is available in both Spanish and English.

This course is intended for visiting students, researchers, and staff coming from abroad.

Its main goal is to show you an overview of the University of Chile, emphasizing its importance as a leading academic institution in the Chilean and Latin American context, and its relationship with Santiago and the country. Participants are expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of the University as a key player in the academic, cultural and social development of Chile.

LEARNING CONTENTS:

MODULE 1: Discovering the University of Chile

• History and role in shaping a Nation
• The University within the City of Santiago
• Key facts and figures
• Institutional structure and policies

MODULE 2: Building community at UCHILE

• Access to university services
• UCHILE digital platforms
• UCHILE contacts

MODULE 3: Preparing your visit

• Arrival to Chile
• Living in Santiago
• Household Issues

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  DIRECCIÓN DE RELACIONES INTERNACIONALES / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

  La Dirección de Relaciones Internacionales está encargada de promover, fortalecer y expandir los vínculos internacionales de la Universidad de Chile, beneficiando directamente a la gestión y desarrollo de los programas estratégicos de la institución. Por esta razón, se trabaja en coordinación con las unidades académicas (facultades, institutos, docentes y estudiantes en general) y con los organismos centrales de pregrado, postgrado e investigación.

  The International Relations Office is in charge of promoting, strengthening and expanding the international links of the Universidad de Chile that benefit directly from the management and development of the strategic programs of the institution. For this reason they work in coordination with the academic units (faculties, institutes, professors and students in general) and with the central pre-graduate, post-graduate and research divisions.
  
  https://uchile.cl/rrii
  E-mail: internacional@uchile.cl

  ¿A quién está destinado este curso? / Who is this course for?

  Este curso está destinado a estudiantes visitantes, investigadores y personal de colaboración, provenientes del extranjero.

  This course is intended for visiting students, researchers, and staff coming from abroad.

  ¿Cuál es la modalidad de este curso? / What is the modality of this course?

  Este curso es 100% online, asincrónico, y está diseñado para que cada participante pueda desarrollarlo a su propio ritmo. El curso cuenta con información en español e inglés.

  This course is 100% online, asynchronous, and is designed for each participant to develop at their own pace. The course will be conducted in both Spanish and English.

  ¿Cuánto tiempo debo dedicarle a este curso? / How much time should I dedicate to the course?

  Este curso tiene una duración máxima de 4 horas.

  This course has a maximum duration of 4 hours.