School for Field Studies - Chile - International Programs Office

School for Field Studies - Chile

Multiple Locations, Chile

Known for its massive glaciers and active volcanoes, Patagonia is a land of fire and ice. Study conservation and the impact of climate change in the majestic Torres del Paine National Park, surrounded by soaring peaks, narrow fjords, and fields of ice. The semester ends with an extensive research project in the field.

Program Information

Terms Available: semester

Type of Program: Study Abroad

Languages of Instruction: English

Language Prerequisite: N/A

Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 5 courses (four 4 credit courses, one 2 credit course)
GPA Requirement: 2.8
Credits: 18
Other requirements: Pre-Requisites: One semester of college-level ecology, biology, or environmental studies/science course.
Course Catalog

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: May 1 | Spring: Nov 1
Program Application
Program website

Housing: Residence Dorm
Up to 6-person, dorm-style rooms with shared bathrooms. There are kitchens and a dining room with onsite cooking staff.

Financial, Immigration

Cost to attend:

Tuition, room, and board: $29,000. Updated Spring 2024. SFS does have financial aid, to learn more visit their website.

Areas of Study

Announcements

Gilman Program Application Is Now Open!: Thinking about study abroad? Receive up to $5,000 (or up to $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Need Language) to go abroad as a college student if you’re a U.S. citizen and Federal Pell Grant recipient! If you’re interested in conducting STEM-related research while studying or interning abroad, you could receive an additional $1,000 by applying for the new STEM supplemental award. The application closes March 7! Learn more at gilmanscholarship.org.

IIE American Passport Project: Annually, IIE will make grants to U.S. colleges and universities in the IIENetwork  so they can help Pell-eligible students obtain a U.S. passport. More information.

Off-Campus Programs in Israel and the West Bank: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4-Do not Travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and airlines have canceled flights. Reed College off-campus programs in this region have been canceled for the spring term. Students considering off-campus programs in Egypt and Lebanon must contact the Director of International Programs.