UDLA - Universidad de las Américas

Internationalization at Home

It is a modality that allows UDLA students to access international experiences without the need to travel abroad. Through different academic and cultural activities, students can develop global competencies, interact with professors and students from around the world, and enrich their education with an international perspective. 

  • COIL programs (Collaborative Online International Learning) for virtual collaboration with international institutions. 
  • Intercultural Chat for language practice with international students and professors. 
  • International events and fairs with participation of foreign universities. 
  • Conferences and seminars with international experts. 
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Internationalization at Home

It is a modality that allows UDLA students to access international experiences without the need to travel abroad. Through different academic and cultural activities, students can develop global competencies, interact with professors and students from around the world, and enrich their education with an international perspective. 

  • COIL programs (Collaborative Online International Learning) for virtual collaboration with international institutions. 
  • Intercultural Chat for language practice with international students and professors. 
  • International events and fairs with participation of foreign universities. 
  • Conferences and seminars with international experts. 
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Internationalization at Home

A global perspective without leaving the country

Students acquire international knowledge and skills by participating in activities with global focus at UDLA.

COIL Programs (Collaborative Online International Learning)

A teaching methodology where students collaborate virtually with foreign universities on joint academic projects. 

Interaction with international faculty and experts

Participation in talks, conferences, and seminars with experts from around the world, enriching academic training with new perspectives. 

Cultural exchange with international students

Opportunity to share experiences and learn about different cultures through interaction with international students visiting UDLA. 

International events, fairs and weeks

Activities such as International Week, study abroad fairs, global forums, and cultural exhibitions that expose students to a broader view of the world. 

Language practice

Conversation spaces with native speakers, language workshops, and language immersion experiences on campus. 

Projects with international impact

Opportunity to participate in research projects or initiatives with a global impact, in collaboration with foreign institutions. 

Our Main Programs

Mirror Classes and COIL
Mirror Classes and COIL

These sessions bring together UDLA students and students from foreign universities in a shared class led by faculty from both institutions. The program promotes the exchange of ideas, exposure to different teaching approaches, and a broader academic perspective. 

  • Real-time interaction with international students. 
  • Collaborative teaching using international methodologies. 
  • Access to global academic content without leaving UDLA.
UDLAmigos
UDLAmigos

It connects UDLA students with incoming international exchange students, supporting their integration into university life and encouraging cultural exchange. It is an ideal opportunity to discover new cultures, practice languages, and build international connections. 

  • Support for exchange students during their adaptation to UDLA. 
  • Cultural exchange and language practice with international students. 
  • Events and integration activities to strengthen the global community. 
Intercultural Chat
Intercultural Chat

It is a space where students can interact with native speakers from different languages and cultures. Through virtual or in-person sessions, participants improve their language skills and expand their understanding of other societies. 

  • Conversations in different languages with native speakers. 
  • Dynamic and flexible informal sessions. 
  • Development of intercultural and language competencies. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I participate? 

Internationalization at home activities take place throughout the year. Students can explore the available COIL and Intercultural Chat programs and find out which classes include these experiences. They can also check the International Center event calendar and participate in activities aligned with their interests and academic goals. 

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