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Direct Exchanges

Universidad del Desarrollo

DATES:
Fall (Semester 2 in Chile):
August - December
Spring
(Semester 1 in Chile):
March - July

PROGRAM FEE :
Paid to Mason:
-- $125 Application Fee
-- $350 Administrative Fee ($550 for year long)
-- George Mason Tuition

Paid to UDD:
-- Housing (~$2500)

Not Included:
--
International Airfare
-- Passport Fees
-- Visa Fees (~$140)
-- Personal Expenses

Financial aid should apply, but you are recommended to discuss aid with your financial aid counselor when planning your study abroad.

NOTE:
If a student applies and is accepted into a direct exchange program and then drops out of the program,the $350 administrative fee is non-refundable. In addition, fees are subject to change.

ELIGIBILITY:
This program is open to Mason students ONLY with Spanish language proficiency of high intermediate to advanced. Students should have completed SPAN 309 or the equivalent level course before participation on this program. Students must also have completed at least 45 credits at the time of departure and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students should not study abroad the last semester of senior year if they plan to graduate on time.

CREDITS:
Students may enroll in a variety of courses and may transfer between 12-16 credits per semester back to Mason, provided the letter grade received is equivalent to a "C" or above. The courses are transfer credit, and therefore will not factor into the GPA of the participant.

Students can take courses in a variety of fields including:
-- Architecture & Art
-- Design
-- Communications
-- Economics & Business
-- Education & Humanities
-- Engineering
-- Government
-- Law
-- Psychology

HOUSING:
The International Relations Office at UDD provides information, contacts and advising for students, assisting them in finding the best housing in either Santiago or Concepción during their stay. Students may live in university residence halls, shared apartments, or family housing.

Contact

Email Daria Stepanova or call (703) 993-2154


APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Now accepting online applications!
Fall Semester: March 8
Spring Semester: October 1

Downloadable DocumentsHOUSING INFO

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES
and HERE

LINK TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GUIDE

APPLICATION CHECKLIST