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Academic unit: Office of the Vice President for International Affairs


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Sacru webinar series: Catholic universities explore the future in the face of the climate crisis

Higher education around the world is at an inflection point. The pandemic indeed invites us to rethink education. Still, the role and nature of universities…

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Chile - Sweden platform launches joint doctoral courses program

Chilean and Swedish universities grouped on the ACCESS platform will participate in the joint call to promote doctoral courses for both countries. They want to…

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The growth and development of alliances in virtuality

The Office of the Vice-President for International Affairs (VRAI) was created in 2020, whose Vice-President is Midwifery Nurse, Prof. Lilian Ferrer. With her…

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Mobility Programs into Pandemic

Our international mobility team has overcome numerous obstacles to keep international programs afloat throughout 2021. During this time, our primary concern…

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New directions with a global focus for our community

Based on the 2020-2025 Development Plan, we would like to share two new initiatives recently launched by the Vice-President of International Affairs (VRAI).

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New series of webinars about the role of universities in confronting the ecological crisis

The Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU) comprises eight institutions. It organizes webinars for students, academics, and the general…

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UC Chile Student Projects Reach the Final Round of the Rise U21 Competition

Mutual learning, a link between generations, sustainability, and social action are some of the axes that move ‘Devolviendo la Mano’ and ‘Ingeniería para…

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Talk2Me: practice English or Spanish with native speakers online

On April 10, Talk2Me was launched. It is a pilot program in collaboration with The George Washington University, which focuses on collaborative learning of the…

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The Afternoon Show: a space to meet partner universities

Virtuality has allowed us to connect with our partner universities creatively. Under this dynamic, "The Afternoon Show" is born, a program that will be…

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UC promotes a comprehensive internationalization model for the community

Within the new 2020-2025 Development Plan framework, the Adjunct Office of the Vice President for International Affairs VRAI) promotes Internationalization at…

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How does the reception and support for international students work?

Studying abroad is challenging. At UC, we help you to tackle it smoothly. The International Services team works with you throughout the process: from managing…