The UPB academic exchange program allows students to have an enriching international experience, strengthening their academic training and personal development.
Requirements
Applies starting in the 3rd semester.
Have more than 75% overall average.
Submit a language certificate (for non-Spanish-speaking countries).
Maximum duration of 1 semester (check in advance, as exceptions may exist).
Important: Check the specific requirements and make sure you have all the necessary documents before applying.
Short or semester-long academic programs at UPB.
Choose the duration and the field of study.
Quality education and cultural immersion in Bolivia.
Academic programs of different durations at UPB.
Quality education and cultural experience in Bolivia.
Available options:
Semester exchange (Feb–Jun / Aug–Dec) in Spanish or bilingual (Spanish–English).
Annual exchange in Spanish or bilingual (Spanish–English).
Spanish Language & Culture Program.
The Individual modality allows you to apply directly from UPB partner universities through current academic agreements.
Spanish Language & Culture
Academic and cultural immersion on the La Paz campus.
Classes to strengthen the Spanish language along with cultural activities.
Direct experience with Bolivian history, society, and tradition.
Bolivia Immersion: Business, Culture & Innovation Program
Short-duration program in several cities (La Paz, Cochabamba and Uyuni).
Combines business, innovation, and sustainability lectures.
Visits to companies and cultural exploration.
Faculty-led experience
Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainability in Bolivia
Duration: 3 weeks.
Academic courses on the La Paz campus with internships or volunteering in NGOs and social enterprises in Cochabamba.
Focus on social impact and sustainability.
Suitable for teachers interested in social impact, sustainability, and experiential learning models.
International Immersion Program in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Culture
Focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
Master classes, hackathons, and networking.
Academic learning and practical experience.
LAUREATE
For engineering and architecture students.
Research and courses in English or Spanish.
A semester in Cochabamba.
LEAP
Semester program in English on the Cochabamba campus.
University courses and internships.
Intercultural leadership and professional development.
