About Chile

Thinking about Chile three things come to mind – the lonely and rough scenery of Patagonia, the mysterious Easter Islands and the driest desert in the world – the Atacama Desert. But Chile is much more than that. Wedged between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean it occupies a 4,300 km long and on average 175 km wide land strip. Its unusually long and narrow shape encompasses a huge variety of climates and landscapes, ranging from desert in the north, through Mediterranean climate in the centre, to a cold and snowy Alpine climate in the south.   The official language spoken by Chiles friendly inhabitants is Spanish. However, you can also still feel Chile’s cultural heritage since there are several indigenous languages spoken - Mapudungun, Quechua and Rapa Nui are three of them.   To learn more about the programs we have available use the links at the top of the screen.   Click on the PDF icon to download program details

Internship Program

 

The internship program is a great way of visiting Chile while at the same time improving ones professional career in a renowned company in the capital city Santiago de Chile. There are two different internship programs: a) Customized Internship: A specialized search according to the participant's particular needs and requests, in areas in which they would like to acquire professional experience. b) Standard Internship: The participants should apply for one of the placements available from the most important areas offered by our host institutions.

 

The available areas for internships are:

Agriculture Administration Architecture Art Banking & Finance Commerce Ecology & Environmental Studies Education Engineering Gastronomy Health Human Resources

Industrial Work Interior Design IT Journalism Law Management Consulting Marketing Public Relations Science Social Work Sport & Recreation

 

All areas are available with our customized option; nevertheless there are some restrictions you should consider:

 

Law Area

• Application deadline in this area: October 31
• Availability: March to November
• There is no activity in January and February.

 

Education Area

• Application deadline in this area: October 31.
• Availability: March to November, with a break of 2 weeks in the middle of July (winter vacation).
• There is no activity in December, January and February. -

 

Health Area

• The activities of the participant will be limited to shadowing the local professional. Under no circumstances can it be guaranteed that the interns will perform hands on work if they have professional training (doctor, nurse, paramedic degree) in their home country, but they will interact (in)directly with patients.

 

Length:

From 2 to 12 months

 

Lead Time:

3 months

 

Application Requirements

 

• 18 to 35 years of age
• Language: Basic knowledge of Spanish is a plus
• Qualifications/background: High School certificate and ongoing university or college studies related to the field the applicant would like to do the internship
• Copy of valid passport
• Current resume and cover letter
• The application form signed and completed
• Copy of field-related degrees
• Copy of insurance upon arrival
• Signed program rules and regulations upon arrival

 

Included in the Program Fees

• Internship position

• Paperwork edition and/or translation of resume and cover letter

• 24/7 emergency phone number

• Welcome pack

• Tutorship during the program

• Cultural activities

• Free internet access and fax reception

 

Visa Requirements

 

As regulations are subject to change at short notice it is advisable to check with the Chilean Consulate for the latest information. Valid passport required from all foreigners who enter Chile. At present, a visa is not required for:

 

• Maximum stay of 3 months: Entry with tourist's visa

• Maximum stay of 6 months: On expiration of the 3 months’ permit, renewal for 3 more months at a bordering country (Argentina, Peru or Bolivia)

 

Program Fees*

 

• Application Fee: AU$750
• +
• Placement Fee: US$980

 

*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.