PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA CALI

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1 PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA CALI Address Contact information Incoming mobility Website Bachelor programs Master programs Calle 18 # Avenida Cañasgordas Cali, Colombia Claudia María Castaño Rodas Directora International Affairs Office Manuela Fernandez Beiro International Affairs Coordinator / School of Economic and Administrative Sciences Business Administration Accounting Economics International Business School of Humanities and Social Sciences Architecture Visual Arts Political Sciences Communication Law Visual Communication Design Philosophy Psychology School of Engineering Biology Civil Engineering Computer Science Electronic Engineering Industrial Engineering Applied Mathematics School of Health Sciences Medicine For information about our graduate programs visit our website:

2 APPLICATION Application procedure Students must be nominated by those responsible for study abroad at the university of origin. Once Javeriana Cali accepts the nomination, the student must fill out the application form and attach the following documents: Academic record Motivation letter Recommendation letter Proof of Spanish language proficiency Copy of Passport Picture Documentation must be send to: Manuela Fernandez Beiro Incoming mobility NOTE: Medical students might have to send additional documentation for their rotations. Deadline Spring semester 2016 (Jan.-June): Fall semester 2016 (July-Dec.) : October 15, 2015 April 15, 2016 Admission letters Once we accept the student we will send the admission letter to the International Affairs Office at the university of origin.

3 ACADEMIC INFORMATION Language of instruction Spanish is the language of instruction (we offer only a few courses in English). Course information Academic level Course information can be found on our website: Students will present their course selection in the application form. The class schedules will be given to the student upon arrival once the registration process is completed. Bachelor Master Language Proficiency Spanish for Foreigners Course (EFE) We expect the home institution to decide on the language proficiency of each participant, as we understand that this is also an intercultural experience of relevance for the institution. Universidad Javeriana Cali offers a free Spanish course for exchange students within our Functional Spanish for Foreigners (EFE) program. July 30, 2015 October 15, 2015 November 25, 2015 January 13, 2016 January 18-22, 2016 January 26, 2016 March 21-25, 2016 June 2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Opening call for International exchange students Deadline for applications Admission letters First week of classes for medical students Introduction for international students Course registration Classes start Break End of the semester

4 International Health Insurance LEGAL DOCUMENTS All incoming students or visitors must bring a health insurance of international coverage for the period of their stay. Student visa Students who come to study two semesters or more than 180 days at Javeriana Cali must obtain a student visa at the Colombian consulate or embassy in their country of origin. Javeriana Cali will send the letter of admission and a legal document required for the visa procedure. Students who come to study in Colombia for only a semester or a period less than 180 days do not require a student visa. These students must show their letter of admission to the immigration officer at the airport to receive the PIP2 permit. This permit must be renewed after 90 days and costs approx. $ 80,000 COP. NOTA: Medical students must always obtain a student visa. Foreigner ID Students who enter with a student visa must obtain a foreigner ID. This document must be processed within the first 15 days after entering the country. This procedure can be realized at the Immigration Office in Cali and has a cost of $ 162,000 COP. Housing SERVICES Javeriana Cali does not have student accommodations therefore there are two options for housing in the city of Cali. - A room in a Colombian family - A shared apartment or studio The International Affairs Office will send a list with different housing options to the students so that they can contact the families and apartment owners directly before arriving to Cali. Costs range from $ to $ Colombian pesos.

5 Airport pick-up The International Affairs Office offers an airport pick up service to international students. To access this service the student must fill in a form of arrival with the following information: Date of arrival Time of arrival Airline Flight number Other services offered by the International Affairs Office The International Affairs Office offers all the support related to student mobility. We help students before and during their international experience at Javeriana Cali with: University services available for International Students Procedures for entry permits or student visa Academic guidance and counseling on campus Extracurricular activities: sports, voluntary work, cultural activities Introduction activities Health and well-being. All day there is a doctor available on campus. There is no fee for these services. Risk insurance: Once the student is registered at the university, he/she will receive a risk insurance covering some specific events related to academic activities on and off campus. Sports center (CDL). Student can play sports at the sports center. The center offers classes of tennis, basketball, swimming, soccer, volleyball, fitness, yoga, dance, aerorumba, and there is also a gym.