Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Chile
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: Pontificia Universidad de Valparaiso, Catholic University of Valparaiso.
First degree/qualification: Bachiller(2-4 years),Licenciado, professional titles (4-6 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 5.0/7.0.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official transcript (certificado de calificaciones); official certification of degree and date awarded (título). All documents in Spanish and English.
Description: Instituted in 1928. A private university with financial support from the state. Usual admission requirements are the secondary school certificate (Licencia de educación media) (12 years of education) and an entrance examination.
Grading system:
Suggested U.S. Equivalency:
6.0-7.0 distinction maxima A
5.0-5.9 distinction B
4.0-4.9 aprobado C
1-3 fail F
Language of instruction: Spanish.
Advanced degrees:
- Magister: 2-3 years.
- Doctorado: 3-6years.
Last updated: Jul 29, 2005