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Academic unit: Office of the Vice President for International Affairs

Explore news related to the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, the unit responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the University's internationalization policies.


Group photo of students, judges, and organizers at the final round of the Youth Challenge to Alleviate Poverty competition at UC Chile.

Chinese and Chilean Students Seek Innovative Solutions to Fight Poverty

The "Youth Challenge to Alleviate Poverty" is a competition hosted by Tsinghua University in China, inviting student teams from Latin America to develop…

Group of international students and staff gathered outdoors at UC Chile, with city buildings and trees in the background.

UC Chile Expands Support for Its International Community

Through the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, UC Chile has established two coordination offices to streamline the integration process for…

A group of women dressed in vibrant traditional attire perform a cultural dance. They wear red and gold outfits adorned with intricate patterns, along with colorful floral headpieces. The dancers move gracefully, smiling as they showcase their traditional choreography. In the background, there is a banner indicating an event at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, celebrating a cultural festival.

Cultural weeks that open campuses to the world

Over 9,000 members of the UC Chile community have explored and learned about diverse countries, including Indonesia, France, and South Africa, thanks to an…

President Ignacio Sánchez and Lilian Ferrer with Indian Institute of Science authorities

UC Chile authorities open new doors of academic collaboration with India

On an unprecedented trip to India, UC Chile's President, Ignacio Sánchez, accompanied by the Vice President for International Affairs, Lilian Ferrer, met with…

Students of University of Singapore in the exhibition hall Aula de Arte y Artesanía de los Pueblos Originarios

Global Startups Program: Innovating with Singapore

UC Chile collaborative initiative with the National University of Singapore, allows Singaporean students to carry out their internship in Chilean Startups…

International Association of University Presidents

International Network Addresses Main Challenges of Leadership in Higher Education

The International Association of University Presidents, made up of more than 120 higher education institutions, met at UC Chile to discuss the role of…

Group of participants in the Chile Sweden ACCESS Forum.

Over 170 Swedish and Chilean Researchers Collaborate on Sustainability Initiatives

A delegation of over 100 representatives from Chile arrived this week in Stockholm for the fourth ACCESS Forum, an academic initiative that has been…

Authorities and international masters students in an auditorium.

Get to Know the New Guide for International Master's Students

With greetings such as “Bienvenidos,” “Bem-vindo,” “欢迎,” “Willkommen,” “Добро пожаловать,” among others, we welcomed over 120 international Master's students…

Group of delegates participating in the U21 meeting, in a hall at the University of Hong Kong.

UC Chile at Universitas 21: Building a Global Vision of Future Higher Education

UC Chile President Ignacio Sánchez, along with Vice Presidents Lilian Ferrer and Pedro Bouchon, made significant strides in strengthening the university's…

University of  Barcelona’s Auditorium.

UC Chile Strengthens Ties With the Universities of Barcelona and Ramón Llull

The University President Ignacio Sánchez visited both universities in Barcelona to strengthen academic partnerships and address new areas of joint work.

Group of students participating in the Intercultural Approaches for Public Health.

When Learning Spanish Becomes an Immersive Experience in Chile

Intercultural Approaches, Apacheta, Spanish in Chile and Global Start Up are some of the programs that have gathered more than 132 international students…

Students of the Intercultural Approaches for Public Health Program on the UC Chile San Joaquin Campus, smiling.

How Does the Intercultural Approaches for Public Health Program Works?

Through a combination of workshops, seminars, practical sessions, and immersive field experiences, this program aims to provide international students with…