International Affairs

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International Affairs office

The International Affairs Office at USS fosters and promotes international cooperation with higher education institutions and international organizations worldwide. 

We provide services to students and faculty by collaborating closely with academics, administrators, students and university leadership. 

Our mission is to integrate internationalization as an key element in the development of both future professionals and the institution.  

This office overseas International Agreements management, supports mobility programs, and develops customized academic courses, as well as international undergraduate and postgraduate initiatives. 

Our office provides the following services:

  • International Agreements: forming partnerships with global organizations. 
  • Student Mobility: Supporting students in mobility programs and international experiences. Students from partner universities can apply to study for a semester or an academic year in at any of our campuses across the country.  
  • Researcher’s Mobility: Facilitating the exchange of principal investigators, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in collaboration with the Vice-Rectorate of Research and Doctorates. 
  • Tailor-made Programs: Offering programs that include academic modules, extension activities, and networking opportunities with key stakeholders within the field.  
  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate Initiatives: including joint courses following COIL methodology with international universities.  

Our team

Ana Luz Durán
Executive Director, International Affairs
María del Pila Peña
Director, Agreements and Institutional Networks
Gerardo Peralta
Director, International Mobility
Evelyn Yumha
Coordinator, Incoming Mobility
Fernanda Gaete
Coordinator, Outgoing Mobility
Mariana Osorio
Head of Communications 
Jaime Correa
Coordinator, Global Engagement
Gonzalo Sánchez
Controller
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