Santiago: Pontificia Universidad Católica (PUC)
Fall: Early July - Mid December
Spring: Early February - Mid July
Undergraduate and Graduate Exchange
PUC is considered the leading institution for the study of business administration in Chile and is consistently ranked among the top three business programs in Latin America. PUC is an urban, multi-campus, private university with partial public support. The capital of Chile, Santiago is a modern city, home to some five million people. Museums, dance clubs, restaurants, theatres and sports arenas abound. Santiago also boasts numerous universities and a temperate, Mediterranean climate.
Language requirements and courses
All courses are taught in Spanish. You must be able to speak, read and write very well in Spanish. You will attend classes with Chilean students. As well, you are required to find your own housing in Santiago. Business and non-business classes are available. Receive UW residence credits and grades.
An intensive Spanish class begins three weeks prior to the semester and continues with tutorials during the semester. This required course is organized by UW-Madison's International Academic Programs, and is especially designed for students who have never before lived in a Spanish-speaking environment. Fees for the course also cover a small social program throughout the semester and additional student support services in Santiago. You will receive credit for the next Spanish course in the following sequence beyond what you have already had: Spanish 204, 226, 311, 319. The course no longer fulfills the area studies component of the international business major.
Undergraduate courses are listed below. Graduate students should contact International Programs. This list is subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond our control such as enrollment limitations, time conflicts and course cancellations, International Programs cannot guarantee that participants will be admitted to their first choice of courses.
Finance, economics and other quantitative courses at PUC are considerably more quantitative-based than at UW. Past UW participants-even students majoring in those fields-have done poorly in those classes at PUC. Therefore, International Programs recommends that you not attend courses in those fields unless you have exceedingly advanced quantitative skills.
Fall 2007 courses
Additional business courses are available
Econ 330, 464; Finance 300*, 365*, 445*; Intl Bus 365; MHR 300, 305, 420, 423; Marketing 300, 305, 310, 365, 425; OTM 312, 350; Phil 243; Span 223, 464, 468; Wide variety of non-business classes available; Acct IS 301 is available to students not majoring in finance or accounting. Econ 330 is available to students not majoring in finance or economics.
Spring 2007 courses
Additional business courses are available
Econ 464; Finance 300*; Intl Bus 365; MHR 305, 420, 423; Marketing 300, 310, 365, 425; OIM 312, 350; Phil 243; Wide variety of non-business classes available; Acct IS 301 is available to students not majoring in finance or accounting. Econ 330 is available to students not majoring in finance or economics. Econ 390 is available to finance and economics majors.
*UW's finance department expects that you meet UW pre-requisites in order to comprehend your finance course taken abroad and to prepare for future UW finance courses.
The following business courses have been offered at PUC in the past.
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UW Title |
PUC Title(s) |
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Accounting |
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AIS 301 |
EAA 111A |
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Finance |
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FIN 305 |
EAA 200A |
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FIN 365 |
EAA 306D |
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FIN 445 |
EAA 323F |
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FIN 455 |
EAA 227A |
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International Business |
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IB 365 |
EAA 208B OR EAA 208C OR EAE 295 |
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Marketing |
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MKT 300 |
EAA 230 |
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MKT 305 |
EAA 332A |
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MKT 310 |
EAA 331A |
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MKT 365 |
many options |
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MKT 425 |
EAA 336C |
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Management and Human Resources |
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MHR 300 |
EAA 303 |
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MHR 305 |
EAA 240A OR EAA 241B |
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MHR 420 |
EAA 200A |
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MHR 423 |
EAA 305A |
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MHR 427 |
EAA 307B |
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Operations |
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OIM 312 |
EAA 251A |
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OIM 350 |
EAA 355A |
The course equivalency database shows all PUC courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
Housing
You are responsible for arranging your own housing. Suggestions from past participants for apartments or family stays are available. Reserve hostel or hotel for temporary stay on arrival.
Costs and scholarships
The following are estimates only. Costs are subject to change. Estimates noted with an asterisk (*) were calculated based on an exchange rate of $1 = 492 Chilean pesos. Exchange rates have been changing. Check xe.com for up-to-the-minute conversion rates.
All Business School students will receive a standard School of Business Scholarship for Semester Exchange Programs. Details about financial aid and additional scholarships are available.
Estimates based on 2006/2007 academic year.
UW tuition: Full-time
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/full month, no partials i.e. (March 15 - May 30 is 3 months)
UW-arranged Spanish language course and social program: $740 (2006 rate)
Housing: $2,675* (apartments to Family stays with meals)
Meals: $1400*
Books and Supplies: $100*
Local transportation & miscellaneous: $430*
Visa fee: $125
Airfare: $1310
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely.
Advice from past participants
Read reports from past participants.
Applying
There are generally 10 students admitted per year (for fall and/or spring). As there are limited spaces, application to this program does not guarantee admission. Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, fluency in Spanish (to be assessed by UW after you apply), 54 credits earned by the time you go abroad and 9 credits of business/economics.
Applications are due March 1st of the previous academic year. If space for spring semester opens, the application process will re-open with a deadline of October 1st. Attend an information session, held in February and September. Information session dates, program availability and applications are available on the application website.
Web pages
Pontificia Universidad Católica
For admitted students
Predeparture Information: Santiago
While abroad website