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CIEE January in Santiago (Outgoing Program) Print 
  • Locations: Santiago, Chile
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Approximate Decision Date (Subject To Change) Start Date End Date
Winter 2025-2026 09/01/2025 09/15/2025 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
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Program Description:

January in Santiago

SANTIAGO, CHILE

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Program Overview

Spend January studying abroad during Chile's summer! Designed for students who want to travel with students from all over the U.S. to Chile's capital, this three-week program invites you to earn academic credits while living in one of Latin America's most modern cities.

Each course is complemented with co-curricular activities and guest lectures to make learning more interactive, engaging, and contextualized. CIEE staff will infuse your academics with local culture to ensure a meaningful learning experience abroad!

Unique Experiences

DISCOVER

Chile through engaging cultural activities, urban tours with Santiago student ambassadors, and hikes in the Andes foothills.

LIVE

with a Chilean family, the place where students learn the real language, deep values and delicious cuisine given by a “cariñosa” host family.

EXPLORE

Santiago’s many world-class museums such as, the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino, the Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, or the Human Rights Museum.

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Excursions & Activities

  • Participate on day trips that will guide you to discover Chile's diverse geography and natural richness. Enjoy the possibility to be within an hour’s ride of the stunning coast of Viña del Mar or indulge your artistic interests by visiting the picturesque hills of Valparaiso and taking a boat ride in the port to witness the beauty of Valparaiso's architectural wonder.
  • Explore Chile's rich history and impressive art with cultural activities including visits to museums, craft fairs, historic neighborhoods, and theater districts, and walking tours in the varied neighborhoods recognized as landmarks of the city of Santiago.
  • Attend a Chilean folklore workshop led by local dancers to learn about thea thousand leaves cake) among others in picturesque restaurants, bistros, and cafés around Santiago.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport pick-up
  • Multi-day on-site orientation – introducing students to Santiago society and culture, and the CIEE academic program.
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

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