In Person Exchange Program UAH

The Student Exchange Program at the Alberto Hurtado University (UAH) is an opportunity for foreign university students who wish to immerse themselves in Chilean university life and advance in their field of study.

The UAH, a Chilean Jesuit university located in the center of Santiago de Chile, has stood out in the development of education, social sciences and humanities. The exchange program is designed so that foreign students fully integrate into university life, sharing experiences with Chilean students.

  •  First Semester 2026 (March – July):
    •  Nomination:
      • December 15, 2025 for students participating in January Intensive Spanish Program.
      • January 16, 2026 for students that for students entering directly into the semester (March).
    • Students Application:
      • December 15, 2025 for students participating in January Intensive Spanish Program.
      • January 16, 2026 for students that for students entering directly into the semester (March).
  • Second Semester 2026 (August – December):
    • Nominations:
      • April 30, 2026 for students participating in July Intensive Spanish Program.
      • June 20, 2026 for students that for students entering directly into the semester (August).
    • Students Application:
      • April 30, 2025 for students participating in July Intensive Spanish Program.
      • June 15, 2026 for students that for students entering directly into the semester (August).
If you are interested in participating in an in-person exchange at Universidad Alberto Hurtado, please consider the following requirements:
  • Active agreement: Your home university must have an active academic exchange agreement with UAH. This agreement allows you to remain a regular student at your home school while studying at UAH. You may validate these courses when you return, according to your university’s internal rules.
  • Spanish proficiency: Classes at UAH are taught in Spanish. Therefore, it is important that you have at least an upper-intermediate or B2 level of Spanish to follow the courses and participate in academic life.
  • Application process: Your university must nominate you to the UAH Exchange Team. Once the nomination is submitted, you will need to complete our application form for international students, which will initiate the process for issuing your official acceptance letter.
  • Migration procedures and planning: Along with your acceptance letter, you will receive information about the migration requirements for entering Chile as a student, as well as other useful details to help you organize your stay in the country.
 
Want more details? Check out our Fact Sheet available in SPANISH and ENGLISH.
To allow the International Cooperation Office (DCI) at Universidad Alberto Hurtado to process your application, your home university must officially nominate you in our form to the UAH Exchange Team. After being nominated, you must complete the International Student Application Form, where you’ll be asked to upload the following documents:
  • Official transcript of records, issued by your home university.
  • A letter of recommendation from a professor supporting your application.
  • Statement of purpose, explaining your motivation to participate in the exchange program (minimum 500 words).
  • Copy of the passport data page (the page with your photo and personal information).
  • Language certificate or a letter of endorsement from a professor confirming your Spanish proficiency at an upper-intermediate level (B2).
  • Passport-size photo in grayscale, following the specifications indicated in the application form.
  • UAH liability waiver, available for download within the application form.
 
IMPORTANT: Please note that only nominations submitted by the international office of your home university will be accepted.

Questions?

If you have any questions, need more information, or require specific guidance, feel free to contact us at: international@uahurtado.cl

Daniel Castillo Mauna

Director de Internacionalización

Daniel asumió en enero de 2026 como Director de Internacionalización de la Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH). Venía desempeñándose, desde 2023, como Jefe de Cooperación Internacional en la misma casa de estudios.

Es cientista político por la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile y magíster en Desarrollo y Cooperación Internacional por la Universidad de Chile, y cuenta con experiencia en internacionalización de instituciones de educación superior en Chile.

Desde la Dirección de Internacionalización, su labor se orienta a contribuir a la definición e implementación de la política de internacionalización de la UAH, alineada con los lineamientos institucionales y los desafíos contemporáneos de la educación superior. Esto implica articular esfuerzos con vicerrectorías y facultades, fortalecer redes de cooperación nacionales e internacionales, y diseñar estrategias que integren la dimensión global tanto en la gestión académica como en el acompañamiento a la comunidad universitaria.

Pregrado:

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile – Ciencia Política.

Postgrado:

  • Universidad de Chile, Chile – Master en Desarrollo y Cooperación Internacional.