PUC Chile International Graduate Scholarship
About this scholarship
The Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (UC Chile) is one of Latin America’s top universities, and it offers scholarships to support international students undertaking graduate study, especially at doctoral level. The awards combine tuition support with a living stipend, helping talented students from around the world to pursue a master’s or PhD in Santiago.
The support ranges from full or partial tuition waivers to a monthly living stipend (around 500,000 to 800,000 Chilean pesos depending on the programme), with health insurance support, research travel funding for PhD students, and Spanish language support courses, for the duration of the graduate programme. Some internal awards, such as the Assistant or Instructor Scholarship, cover the full fee plus a maintenance stipend.
Eligibility is for international students (non-Chilean citizens) applying for a full-time graduate programme at PUC, with a strong academic record (typically a GPA of 5.5 or above on the Chilean scale or equivalent); PhD applicants need a master’s, and language requirements vary by programme (Spanish for most, English for some). You apply for admission to a UC Chile graduate programme, and once admitted, apply for the university’s internal scholarships through the Vice-Rectory for Research and Graduate Studies, or for external funding. For students drawn to Chile, PUC offers strong, supported graduate study.
Eligibility
- International student (non-Chilean citizen).
- Applying for a full-time graduate programme at PUC.
- Strong academic record (typically GPA 5.5 or above on the Chilean scale or equivalent).
- For PhD programmes, a master's degree or equivalent.
- Language requirements vary by programme (Spanish for most, English for some).
Benefits & Coverage
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver.
- Monthly living stipend (around CLP 500,000 to 800,000).
- Health insurance support.
- Research travel funding for PhD students.
- Spanish language support courses.
Required Documents
- PUC graduate admission application.
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- Research proposal (for PhD applicants).
- Curriculum vitae.
- Letter of motivation.
- Two or three academic references.
- Language proficiency proof (Spanish or English).
- Passport copy.
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to a UC Chile graduate (especially doctoral) programme; doctoral applicants pay no application fee.
- Once admitted, apply for the university's internal scholarships (such as the Assistant or Instructor Scholarship) through the Vice-Rectory for Research and Graduate Studies, or for external funding.
- Meet the programme's academic and language requirements and submit the required documents by the admission deadline (confirm the current date).
Frequently asked questions
Is PUC Chile International Graduate Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as partial funding. The listed award is: Full or partial tuition waiver plus monthly stipend; Health insurance support and PhD research travel funding.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does PUC Chile International Graduate Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is October 31, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: International student (non-Chilean citizen); Applying for a full-time graduate programme at PUC; Strong academic record (typically GPA 5.5 or above on the Chilean scale or equivalent); For PhD programmes, a master's degree or equivalent; and more (see the full list above). See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
