Everything Chilean students need to know about studying in the UK — IELTS requirements, visa process, scholarships, popular courses, and how to apply. Free guidance from Gangal Recruitment.
Rodrigo studied MSc Mining Engineering at the Royal School of Mines (Imperial College London) via ANID Becas Chile scholarship and joined a major mining consultancy. Chile's copper industry sends more engineers to UK universities than any other sector in Latin America.
Spanish is the official language. IELTS 6.0–7.0 required. Many Chilean professionals and academics have strong English. Pre-sessional English available at all UK universities.
Visa national. Student visa fee £558. IHS £776/year. Chile has South America's most stable economy. Financial evidence is straightforward for well-documented applicants.
Standard requirements for UK university applications from Chile.
IELTS 6.0–7.0
Chilean PSU/PDT (university admissions test) for UG
University degree (Licenciatura) for PG
Financial evidence
Grading Note: Chilean PSU 650+ (out of 850) for competitive UK entry. University grade 5.5+/7.0 for postgraduate programmes.
The UK courses most in demand among students from Chile.
Funding options available to students from Chile studying in the UK.
CONICYT (now ANID) Becas Chile — government MSc/PhD funding
Chevening Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarships
University merit awards
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