Students may apply up until January 1 prior to that year's academic year. Check with the university that you wish to apply as the application due dates may vary. The school year begins February/March and ends February. Courses of study vary in the years needed to complete the field of study.
The Application Process
Students must contact the universities to obtain specific information about the application process at that school. Most schools require that applications are received by January 1 for the following school year.
Cost of Universities
The cost of attending a university in Argentina varies. Generally, a student can expect to pay around $5,000 U.S. per year. A few schools offer housing for students but most do not. A three bedroom apartment costs around $300 per month while finding housing in a home will cost around $200 a month and will include breakfast and in some cases, additional meals.
Students must pass a level of proficiency in use of the Portuguese language. This can be accomplished by intensive study with a private tutor to prepare them to pass the Portuguese Language Entrance Level to Universities Test. Upon successfully passing this test, their results will be sent to all public universities in Brazil . Please note: the test must be taken October 2003 in order to attend school in 2005.
When to Apply
Students may apply up until January 1 prior to that year's academic year. Check with the university that you wish to apply as the application due dates may vary. The school year begins February/March and ends November/December. Courses of study vary in the years needed to complete the field of study.
The Application Process
Students must complete application papers in order to send them to the universities. After acceptance, contact the Embassy of Brazil to learn what papers are necessary in order to obtain a student visa.
Cost of Universities
Public universities in Brazil are tuition free. The students need to purchase their books and supplies as well as pay for their room, board and insurance. Also, students are responsible for finding their own housing. An average cost in 2002 for a student to spend for room, board, and insurance (no dental coverage) is $200 per month. There are some scholarships that are available to help with expenses. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of test results on the Portuguese Language Entrance Test for Universities in Brazil .
Cost of Private Universities
Expenses to attend private universities vary. There are some scholarships available at various schools. Contact the university for further information.
How to Obtain Detailed Information
Use the following web sites for more detailed information on various universities.
Students may apply up until January 1 prior to that year's academic year. Check with the university that you wish to apply as the application due dates may vary. The school year begins February/March and ends February. Courses of study vary in the years needed to complete the field of study.
The Application Process
Students must contact the universities to obtain specific information about the application process at that school. Most schools require that applications are received by January 1 for the following school year.
Cost of Universities
The cost of attending a university in Chile varies. Generally, a student can expect to pay around $5,000 U.S. per year. A few schools offer housing for students but most do not. A three bedroom apartment costs around $300 per month while finding housing in a home will cost around $200 a month and will include breakfast and in some cases, additional meals.
How to Obtain Detailed Information
Use the following web sites for more detailed information on various universities.
There are two universities in Paraguay where a student can complete a course of study (earn a bachelor's degree) and apply to universities in the United States for graduate school without (in most cases) having to complete an extra year to fulfill stateside requirements. The reason that these schools are respected by the United States is due to the credentials of their faculty members and the university's history of preparing students to follow successful careers. These schools are the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion and the Universidad Catolica also located in Asuncion .
The Univesidad Nacional de Asuncion is a non-denominational institute. Applicants need to enroll in a preparatory course for one to three months prior to applying as there is limited enrollment in some areas of study. Applicants must contact the department of what they wish to study to know when the dates are to take the entrance tests. The number of tests may range between 2 and 3. Each department will determine their own acceptance marks. Campuses are located throughout Asuncion ,
The Universidad Catolica in Asuncion accepts students for a general course of study for the first semester. It is recommended that students decide what career they will follow and where they plan to live in the future. For example: Paraguayan students who wish to remain in Paraguay to become physicians, lawyers or architects should consider pursuing their higher education in their home country. Tests are administered at the end of the first semester. These performance tests will be used to determine if a student is allowed to remain. Each major takes between 4 to 6 years to complete
The Application Process
The Universida Nacional de Asuncion applicants must contact the department to which they are applying for test dates and other important information.
The Universidad Catolica in Asuncion applicants must apply during July or August.
Cost of Universities
The Universidad Nacional de Asuncion tuition costs vary as to the area of study. In order to give some idea, the English Department (Instituto Superior de Lenguas) costs $92 to $155 ( U.S. ) per year with additional fees for transcripts, etc. at a minimal expense. Most students live at home and commute to various campus locations. Housing costs will vary.
The Universidad Catolica in Asuncion varies in cost and tuition can be made through monthly payments. Please contact the University for the Latest Tuition Fees.
