Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Established in 1928, the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) is a private institution of higher education recognized by the Chilean Ministry of Education.
Ranking in the top 30 of Latin American Universities, PUCV is recognized for its academic prestige and research within the fields of science, engineering, humanities and the arts offering more than 100 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Today the university enrolls more than 14,000 students, attracting students from different areas of Chile, as well as exchange students from Europe, North American and various countries from South America.
PUCV is an urban campus with the main campus centrally located in downtown Valparaíso a few blocks from the Chilean Congress, the Metro and the Pacific Ocean. Additional campuses are located throughout the city as well as Viña del Mar, Quilpué, and Quillota.
Accreditation
The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso is a private institution of higher education recognized by the Chilean Ministry of Education as a degree-granting institution of higher learning. The university was bestowed the title of Pontifica by the Holy See in 2003. The school holds accreditation from AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System).
Grading
The Chilean grading system is based on a scale of 7, as opposed to 100 in the U.S. system; however, it would be inaccurate to merely multiply a Chilean grade by 7 to find its U.S. equivalent. Grading varies from subject to subject. For example, a student may receive a 7 for completing all the problems correctly on a math exam, whereas in the humanities, a 5 on an essay is an acceptable grade. Grading in Chile is rather severe; depending on the subject, 6 may be considered an excellent grade. In yet other circumstances, a 5 is considered exceptional. Grades of 6 and above are quite rare, although grading in Spanish language courses may be a bit less stringent.
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Chilean Number Grade
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US Percentage
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US Letter Grade
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6.7 - 7.0
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97-100%
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A+
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6.0-6.6
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94-96%
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A
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5.6-5.9
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90-93%
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A-
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5.3-5.5
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87-89%
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B+
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5.0-5.2
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84-86%
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B
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4.6-4.9
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80-83%
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B-
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4.4-4.5
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77-79%
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C+
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4.2-4.3
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74-76%
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C
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4.0-4.1
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70-73%
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C-
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3.7-3.9
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67-69%
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F
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Below 3.7
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-
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F
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Please note that this grading scale is recommended by CEA and the PUCV but that final credit and grade evaluation is ultimately determined by a student’s home university.
Classroom and Information
- Chilean or other Latin American faculty teach Spanish language courses and electives.
- Periodic exams, homework assignments, and final exams will be administered.
- Class attendance is generally mandatory and monitored by professors.
- Teaching styles in Chile may differ from those in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
- Class size ranges between 5 and 15 students for Spanish language and Elective courses.
- You may attend class with other CEA students, other international students and local students.
Amenities
- Student Lounge
- Study Area
- Counseling Services
- Travel Books & Resources
- University Library
- Computer Lab
- Printing Facilities
- Printing Services
- Internet Access & Wi-Fi
- Language Exchange with Local Students
- Fitness Facilities
- Student Sports Teams
- Cultural Engagement
- Dining Facilities
- Free Campus Shuttle
- Banks & Post Office
- Museum & Art Galleries
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