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Semester Exchanges in Latin America

Expenses

Under the one-on-one exchange option, UNM students pay full-time tuition prior to departure, and may use existing UNM scholarships and financial aid. Students are responsible for all travel, housing, medical insurance, books, and incidental expenses.

Requirements

Applicants must have an excellent knowledge of Spanish (equivalent to 5 semesters or 50-60 credit hours; Spanish test required), and a minimum 3.0 GPA. You should be about a Freshman or have 50-60 credit hours.

Students will receive UNM credit upon transfer of credits from the host university.

Semester Exchange Application (.doc)

ARGENTINA

Universidad Nacional de San Martin Course Listings Under "Escuelas" click on the school you are interested in, then click "Oferta Académica", then choose the program (under "Licenciatura") that you want to take classes in Up to 5 undergraduate or graduate students per semester may attend the Universidad Nacional San Martin in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Semesters run February-June and August-December. Areas of study include: Biology Biotechnology Brazilian Studies Business Adminstration Economics Engineering Environmental Health Environmental Science Family Science Humanities Latin American Studies Law Medicine Philosophy of Culture Political Science Science and Technology Faculty exchanges are also encouraged. ( reviews & photos ) Last updated: October 08, 2006

BOLIVIA

Universidad Católica Boliviana "San Pablo" Course Listings Application La Paz Cochabamba Santa Cruz Tarija Semesters run from August to December and February to June. Intensive summer and winter sessions are also available. Areas of study include: Accounting Agronomy Anthropology Architecture Art Business Administration Communications Education Engineering Finance Graphic Design Law Medicine Nursing Odontology Political Science Psycholigy Religion Theology Tourism Veterinary Medicine Masters programs exist in Business Administration, Corporate Law, Finance, and Public Policy. Some programs are only available at certain campuses. ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 08, 2006

Universidad Privada Boliviana Course Listings in Cochabamba Cochabamba La Paz Santa Cruz Tarija Up to 5 undergraduate or graduate students per semester may attend the Universidad Privada Boliviana in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Semesters run February-June and August-December. Areas of study include: Architecture Business Administration Economics Education Engineering Environmental Science Graphic Design International Business Law Marketing The university is interested in bringing UNM staff and faculty to Bolivia to teach English. Faculty exchanges are also encouraged. ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 08, 2006

Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra (UPSA) Course listings Semesters generally run from August to January and February to June. Intensive winter and summer sessions are also available. Areas of study include: Accounting Architecture Business Administration Communications Engineering Finance Graphic Design Interior Design International Business Landscape Design Law Marketing and Publicity Psychology Masters programs are available in Marketing. Certificates in Corporate Management. Last updated: October 06, 2006 ( reviews and photos )

BRAZIL

Universidade Estadual de Campinas UNICAMP Application Course Listings •Click on school of interest, follow links to "Graduação", then under "Cursos" choose a particular area of study/degree program to find specific course listings. Up to 5 undergraduate students per semester may attend the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) in Campinas, Brazil. Fluency in Portuguese required. Semesters run February-June and July-December. Areas of study include: Art Biology Chemistry Computer Science Earth Sciences Economy Education Engineering Humanities Linguistics Math Medicine Odontology Physical Education Physics Faculty exchanges are also encouraged. ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul Application Course Listings •Click on "Graduação" tab at top, choose an area of study, then click on "Cursos", then "Bachelarado" under particular subject of interest. Up to 5 undergraduate students per semester may attend the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil. A special exchange between our Schools of Engineering also exists. Fluency in Portuguese required. Semesters run February-June and July-December. Areas of study include: Accounting Architecture Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Criminology (grad) Economics Education Engineering Geography History Humanities Journalism Law Math Medicine Nursing Nutrition Odontology Pharmacy Philosophy Physical Education Physics Physiotherapy Psychology Public Relations Social Sciences Theology Tourism Zoology (grad) Faculty exchanges are also encouraged. Last updated: January 17, 2007 ( reviews & photos )

Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP) Information for Students FAAP Application Course Listings •Under "Faculdades" click on a particular area of interest. Some departments have course listings, others do not. Several student exchanges are available through the Anderson Schools of Management at the Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado (FAAP), in São Paulo, Brazil. Fluency in Portuguese required. Semesters run February-June and August-December. Areas of study include: Business Communications Economics Engineering Law Management Plastic Arts Technology Faculty exchanges also encouraged. PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: To access the language programs at FAAP click on "Intercâmbio" on the third column of the main page, then "Programa de Intercâmbio" followed by "Alunos Estrangeiros," and "Aprenda Português." Portuguese Language Application   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: March 07, 2007

Universidade de São Paulo USP Application Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas Course Listings Semesters run from August to December and February to July. Areas of study include: Arquitetura e Urbanismo Atuária Biblioteconomia Ciências Agrárias Ciências Biológicas Ciências Contábeis Ciências da Atividade Física Ciência da Computação Ciências da Informação e da Documentação Ciências de Computção Ciências dos Alimentos Ciências Econômicas Ciências Físicas e Biomoleculares Ciências Fundamentais da Saúde Ciências Moleculares Ciências Sociais Comunicação Social Design Direito de Empresa Direito do Trabalho e da Segurança Social Direito Penal e Criminologia Direito Político, Administrativo e Financeiro Direito Privado e Processo Civil Educação Física Enfermagem Engenharia Aeronáutica Engenharia Agronômica Engenharia Ambiental Engenharia Civil Engenharia de Computação Engenharia de Materiais Engenharia de Petróleo Engenharia de Produção Mecânica Engenharia Elétrica/Eletrônica Engenharia Florestal Engenharia Mecânica Engenharia Mecatrônica Engenharia Metalúrgica Engenharia Naval Esporte Estatística Bacharelado Farmácia Filosofia Fisioterapia Física Bacharelado Física Médica Fonoaudiologia Geofísica Geografia Geologia Gerontologia Gestão Ambiental Habilitação em Cenografia Habilitação em Direção Teatral Habilitação em Escultura Habilitação em Gravura Habilitação em Interpretação Teatral Habilitação em Multimídia e Intermídia Habilitação em Pintura Habilitação em Teoria do Teatro História Informática Lazer e Turismo Letras Lingüística Matemática Matemática Aplicada a Negócios Matemática Aplicada e Computação Científica Medicina Medicina Veterinária Meteorologia Música Nutrição e Metabolismo Obstetrícia Oceanografia Odontologia Pedagogia Psicologia Química Química Ambiental Relações Internacionais Sistemas de Informação Tecnologia Têxtil e da Indumentária Terapia Ocupacional   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

CHILE

Universidad Mayor   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Universidad del Pacífico Santiago Providencia Melipilla Areas of study include: Agronomía Comunicación Multimedia Contador Auditor (PCE) Contador Público y Auditor Dirección y Producción de Eventos Enfermería Fotografía Ingeniería Comercial Ingeniería de Ejecución en Administración Ingeniería de Ejecución en Informática Medicina Veterinaria Pedagogía en Educación de Párvulos Pedagogía en Educación Física Pedagogía en Educación General Básica Periodismo Psicología Publicidad Relaciones Públicas Trabajo Social   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

COLOMBIA

COSTA RICA

ECUADOR

Universidad San Francisco de Quito International Programs Course Listings Recommended Courses for Exchange Students USFQ Application Form A special full-semester program at the Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (GAIAS) as well as summer programs at GAIAS and at the Summer Archeology Field School (SAFS) are also available. Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences (GAIAS) GAIAS Application Form Please submit LAII Semester Exchange application to the LAII as close to deadline as possible AND send GAIAS application to GAIAS Up to 5 undergraduate students per semester may attend the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Cumbayá, Ecuador. Semesters run January-May, May-July, and August-December and. Areas of study include: Administration Anthropology Architecture Art Business Communication Contemporary Arts Ecology Education (grad) Engineering Environmental Science Health Sciences International Relations Law Liberal Arts Literature Math (grad) Medicine Political Science (grad) Public Health (grad) Science Spanish Language Tourism Veterinary Medicine Faculty exchanges are also encouraged. ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Escuela Politécnica del Ejército Semesters run form October to February and from April to August. Areas of Study include Administration Agronomy Biology Biotechnology Education Engineering (Civil Computer, Electric, Environmental, Geographic, Mechanical) Languages Physical Education The ESPE also offers a Spanish for foreigners course. Masteres programs are also available in most of these fields   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial (UTE) Quito Santo Domingo de los Colorados Santa Elena Guayaquil UNM has signed a general agreement with the UTE. There is a possibility of signing a semester exchange in the near future. Areas of study include: Architecture Buniness Administration Culinary Arts Economics Education Emergency Medicine Engineering Finance Foreign Languages Graphic Design Health Science Hotel Management Human Resources Interior Design Medicine Publicity Public Relations Restoration Special Education Tourism Masters Programs include Accounting, Ecotourism, Educational Administration, International Business, Management, Nutrition, and Business Administration. A medical school is also on site   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Pontifícia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Course Listings •Under "Facultades y Escuelas" choose an area of study, click on "Carreras", under "Pensum" choose a particular program to see course listings. Several one-on-one student exchanges are available for fall and spring semesters. Semesters run September-February and February-July. Students may attend for one or two semesters, and must have an excellent knowledge of Spanish. Areas of study include: Anthropology Archaeology Architecture Communication Economics Ecotourism Education Engineering Geographic Sciences History Humanities International Relations Jurisprudence Languages and Literature Linguistics Medical Technology Natural Sciences Nursing Philosophy Planning and Development Political Science Psychology Sociology Sustainable Development Theology Faculty exchanges are also encouraged. Also available are a Certificate in Inter-American Studies, and an Interdisciplinary Summer School in Ecology and Spanish Language from June-August. Program cost is $1900. PUCE also has a language program at the Escuela de Lenguas through the School of Communication, Linguistics and Literature. See PUCE's web site for more information. Pontifícia Universidad Católica del Ecuador ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja Course Listings Areas of study include: Administración de Empresas Administración en Banca y Finanzas Administración en Hotelería y Turismo Arquitectura Arte y Diseno Asistencia Gerencial y Relaciones Públicas Bioquímica y Farmacia Comunicación Social Contabilidad y Auditoría Economía Electrónica y Telecomunicaciones Ingeniería Agropecuaria Ingeniería Civil Ingeniería Química Geología y Minas Medicina Psicología Sistemas Informáticos y Computación ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

MEXICO

ITAM - Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México Course Listings Application Semesters run from August to December, January to May, and June to July. Areas of study include: Accounting Business and Public Administration Computer Science Digital Technologies Economics Engineering Finance International Relations Languages Law Mathematics Masters and Ph.D. programs are also available in most of these fields. The ITAM also offers a Spanish for foreigners course. ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

ITESM - Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Application Ten one-on-one student exchange positions are available each fall, spring, and summer semester. Undergraduate semesters run August-December, January-May, and June-July. Graduate classes are offered on a Trimester basis. Undergraduate and graduate students with an excellent command of the Spanish language may take regular classes at any of the 29 ITESM campuses. Areas of study include: Architecture Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Economics Engineering Hotel and Tourism International Trade and Relations Journalism Law Management Marketing Mathematics Medicine Physics Political Science Psychology Spanish Literature. Faculty exchanges are also encouraged. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced students may select from a wide range of classes in the International Program at one of eight campuses: Cuernavaca Estado de México Guadalajara Mazatlán Ciudad de México Monterrey Querétaro San Luis Potosí Toluca No language exam at UNM is required. Courses in the International Program include: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Spanish Business in Mexico Hotel Management and Tourism Mexican Art, Culture, Dance, History, Literature, and Theatre Internships in various areas and a Volunteer Social Work Program are also available at certain locations. Spaces are limited. ITESM Equivalencies (doc) ITESM Estado de México ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: January 31, 2007

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos Chimalpa Cuautla Jojutla Semesters run from August to February and February to July, with Christmas vacation during December and January. Areas of Study unclude: Accounting Administration Agronomy Anthropology Architecture Art Biology Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Education Engineering History Horticulture Languages Law Literature Mathematics Medicine Nursing Pharmacology Philosophy Physics Psychology Rural Development Masters programs are also available in most of these fields. A SEMESTER EXCHANGE IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH UAEM.   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Universidad Fray Luca Paccioli Areas of study include: Accounting Architecture Business Administration Communications Computer Science Economics Engineering Graphic Design Law Marketing Tourism Masters programs available in Education and Business Administration. ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

UNAM - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México UNAM Application Course Listings Up to 10 one-on-one student exchange positions are available each fall and spring semester. Normally semesters run concurrently with UNM semesters. Undergraduate and graduate students with an excellent command of the Spanish language may take regular classes at the UNAM campus in Coyoacán, a suburb of Mexico City. Areas of study include: Anthropology Architecture & Planning Art History Biochemistry Biology (Marine, Medical, Microbiology) Biomedicine Business Chemistry Communications Computer Science Criminology Earth & Planetary Sciences Economics Engineering Environmental Health Fine Arts Geography Geology History Human Resources Industrial Design Latin American Studies Law (including International Law) Linguistics Literature Mathematics & Statistics Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Philosophy Physics Psychology Public Administration Political Science Sociology Students without sufficient knowledge of Spanish may take courses at the Centro de Enseñazas para Extranjeros (CEPE). Not a one-on-one exchange 6-week or semester sessions Diploma in Mexican Studies available Courses also available at the TAXCO CEPE campus. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels Information available at the LAII ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Universidad de Guadalajara Guadalajara Application Course Catalog OR Course Listings •then click on area of interest Up to 10 one-on-one student exchange positions are available each fall and spring semester. Semesters run September to February and March to July. No summer classes available. Undergraduate and graduate students with an excellent command of the Spanish language may take regular classes at any one of its six specialized centers. Centers of study include: Art, Architecture and Design (including Music and History) Biological and Agricultural Sciences (including Botany and Ecology) Economic and Administrative Sciences (including Accounting, Business, Human Resources, and Information Systems) Exact Sciences and Engineering (including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmacology, and Physics) Health Sciences Center (including Family Studies, Immunology, Nursing, Nutrition, and Public Health) Social Sciences and Humanities (including Education, History, International Studies, Languages, Latin American & Iberian Studies, Law, Literature, Pacific Studies, and Philosophy; also Regional Campuses. Students without sufficient knowledge of Spanish may take courses at the Centro de Estudios para Extranjeros (CEPE). Not a one-on-one exchange. 2-week, 5-week or semester sessions. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Information available at the LAII. Universidad de Guadalajara ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Universidad de las Américas - Puebla (UDLAP) UDLA Application Course Listings Courses taught in English Up to five one-on-one exchange positions are available each fall and spring semester. Semesters run August to December and January to May. Undergraduate and graduate students with an excellent command of the Spanish language may take regular classes for one semester or a full year.   Areas of study include: Anthropology Archeology Architecture Art History Biology Business Chemistry Communication Sciences Computer Science Dance Economics Education Engineering Fine Arts Graphic Design History Humanities International Business Management International Relations Law Literature Mathematics Music Pharmacy Physics Psychology Theatre Universidad de las Américas - Puebla ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: November 20, 2006

Universidad de Quintana Roo Chetumal Cozumel Semesters run from August to December and January to May with summer courses available from late May to late July. Course Listings Antropoligía Social Derecho Economía y Finanzas Gobierno y Gestión Pública Ingeniería Ambiental Ingeniería en Redes Ingeniería en Sistemas de Energía Lengua Inglesa Manejo de Recursos Naturales Relaciones Internacionales Sistemas Comerciales Tecnologías de Información Turismo   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 06, 2006

Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua Areas of study: Escuela de Economía Internacional Escuela de Odontología Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas y Forestales Facultad de Ciencias Agrotecnológicas Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales Facultad de Ciencias Químicas Facultad de Contaduría y Administración Facultad de Derecho Facultad de Educación Física y Ciencias del Deporte Facultad de Enfermería y Nutriología Facultad de Filosofía y Letras Facultad de Ingeniería Facultad de Medicina Facultad de Zootecnia Instituto de Bellas Artes   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: October 23, 2006

NICARAGUA

Universidad Centroamericana Up to 5 undergraduate students per semester may attend the Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) in Managua, Nicaragua. Semesters run January-May and September-December. Areas of study include: Accounting Architecture Business Administration Communications Computer Science Distance Education Economics Engineering English as a Second Language (ESL) Financial Law Human Rights (grad) Law Literature (grad) Nutrition (grad) Psychology Religious Studies Social Sciences Sociology Tourism Faculty exchanges are encouraged.   ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: August 30, 2006

VENEZUELA

Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas Application Course Listings Student exchange positions will be available on a trimester basis at the Universidad Simon Bolivar in Caracas, Venezuela. Trimesters run September-December, January-March, and April-July. Students may attend for one-three trimesters. Students should have an excellent knowledge of Spanish. Areas of study include: Architecture and Planning Biology Chemistry Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Physics Faculty exchanges are also encouraged. ( reviews and photos ) Last updated: September 29, 2006