Location and Dates
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Term(s) Offered: Summer (8 - 10 weeks)
- Applicable Major(s): All engineering majors
-
Overview
The Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile (PUC) Engineering Internship Program was created to encourage research and development activities for undergraduate students. It provides opportunities for foreign students to work on research and development (R&D) projects together with PUC faculty and/or Chilean companies.
The program also requires foreign students to prepare and submit their research findings in the Research Journal I3 of the School of Engineering. Internship participants are integrated into the daily life of Chilean students. The program offers the best combination of research and work experience, learning skills and improvement in Spanish language communication. This program, with both the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) and the career office, offers a wide range of R&D opportunities.
If you are a junior or senior student interested in living in Chile and developing R&D skills either at the university or a company, this is the program for you.
About the University
Located in the city of Santiago, PUC Engineering is one of the most important academic and research institutions in the region. PUC Engineering brings over 120 years of educating the future leaders of the country. Chile is a modern, developing country, with consolidated institutions that are stable both socially and economically.
To learn more, please visit Pontifical Catholic University of Chile’s About page.
Courses Offered
To view the course requirements, click on the link below.
- ENGR 484: International Engineering Internship
For summer, register for 0 credit. For fall, register for 1 credit.
-
Eligibility and Requirements
Admission into this program is competitive and availability is limited. Evaluation will be based on academic performance, application package materials and program goals. Only complete applications that meet all minimum admissions criteria will be accepted for evaluation.
Students who desire to study abroad in Chile must have:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Good academic standing with the university
- Required to attend all program-specific orientations
- Sophomore, junior or senior (seniors graduating in the summer are not eligible)
-
Estimated Cost
The following chart estimates the total out-of-pocket expenses a student may have participating in this program. For a full list of the financial aid requirements please visit our Financial aid and Scholarship page.
Please note that all costs are subject to change and will vary based on cost and location.
Estimated Program Costs Cost Fees Collected by Halliburton Engineering Global Programs Office Program cost (includes faculty host matching, pre-departure orientations, logistics coordination, post-program activities, workshops, Education Abroad administrative fee, and Global Competency Completion Certificate) $500 Global Program Fee Total $500 Additional Estimated Expense - Student Responsibility Tuition and fees (included in fall flat rate tuition)* $0* International airfare (varies by location) $1,000+ Travel documents (passport if needed/visa may be required for some students) $160 Housing (when not provided by host) $100 - $1,000 Meals and incidentals (not included in Program Fee) $450 CISI international health insurance $100 Cancel for any reason insurance (strongly recommended) $150 Personal spending (estimated $50-$200 per week) Varies Additional Estimated Expense ~$1,960 - $2,960 Estimated Grand Total ~$2,460 - $3,460 *These suggested amounts may fluctuate depending on the options students choose. They will not be billed by the Halliburton Engineering Global Programs Office and should be taken into consideration when planning the finances of the program. Please refer to Student Business Services Billing & Fees Explanations page for exact information regarding your course tuition and fees. For a tuition and fees estimate. For estimated tuition costs, visit the Student Business Services tuition calculator page.
-
Contact Information
Engineering Global Programs
Zachry Engineering Education Complex
Suite 410
engineeringglobalprograms@tamu.eduLeslie Donaway
Engineering Global Programs Office
Zachry Engineering Education Complex
Suite 410 | ldonaway@tamu.edu