SFS Chile: Wild Patagonia: Fire and Ice
Program Overview
The soaring peaks, massive glaciers, and narrow fjords of Patagonia are your classrooms in this semester's study program. Explore the trails of national parks like Torres del Paine as you conduct research and fieldwork and study climate change impacts and approaches to conservation. Travel through some of the world’s wildest ecosystems and experience the biodiversity of Patagonia through expeditions to the southernmost tip of South America and the northern volcanic lakes region.
SFS students live and study at the Center for Climate Studies, located near the bustling port city of Puerto Natales—the gateway to the famous Torres del Paine National Park. This scenic city, surrounded by the jagged peaks of Cerro Benítez and the deep blue waters of the Señoret Channel, serves as your home base for expeditions throughout the region.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
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- Fall
- Spring
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Conservation & Preservation
- Culture
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Foreign Language
- Forestry
- Geography
- Government
- Humanities
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Marine Biology
- Natural Sciences
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Travel & Tourism
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Updated Mar 12, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Punta Arenas, Chile
Fields & Subjects
- Biology
- Ecology
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Geography
- Latin American Studies
- Development Studies
- Culture
- Travel & Tourism
- Sustainable Development
- Agriculture
- Ethnic Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Foreign Language
- Government
- Marine Biology
- Natural Sciences
- Animal Science
- Science
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18-30
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