Description

Built on the land of two former estates, the city of Vina del Mar began in the late 1800s and has grown to become a popular destination for Chileans, Argentines and other tourists from around the world. Often called the "Garden City", it was once known primarily for its beautiful beaches. Vina del Mar is also known as a university town. It is a safe and relaxed city where visiting students can study Chilean language and culture.

Highlights

The Universidad Vina del Mar is a private university founded in 1988 that enrolls approximately 6,500 students annually. It is known for its business, environmental studies, education, communication and publicity, and architecture programs. The university offers its visiting international students the option to take Spanish language courses in combination with Chilean culture courses, or directly enroll in classes with local students. Housed on a beautiful campus a 15-minute bus ride away from the city center, students will enjoy opportunities to get involved in campus activities and meet their Chilean counterparts.

Semester, academic year, and summer programs are available.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Spanish

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please see API website.

Program Fees Include:

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES
Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, and Scholarships.

ON-SITE SERVICES
Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES
Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Please see API website

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement

Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded

1997