Study in Cuba

Cienfuegos University grants credits in local credit points. Each credit point equals 16 credit hours. You may choose between up to 6 courses, which amount a total to 18–30 ECTS.

To apply, you need to have at least

• A minimum age of 18 years
• A high school diploma or similar certificate.
• To follow the instruction, you should have sufficient English skills (B2 level). No language test is required.

• An official transcript of records of all your semesters or, if you are not currently enrolled at an institution of higher education, a copy of your high school diploma (or similar document). Click the link above for an example transcript of records. The format may vary from university to university.
• A copy of the identification page of your passport.

Apply to study abroad at Cienfuegos University

DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see list below)

APPLICATION
Fill out and submit the online application form together with the required documents

CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as in one day.

• When you apply for two semesters: 100 EUR discount on the second semester
• Get access to comprehensive information materials such as an Asia Exchange Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply

INSTRUCTIONS

• Scan all the required documents (1–2) to your computer.
• Finally fill out the online application form below and submit it with all the documents.

Uploading and submitting the attachments

• Please upload the attachments in PDF format.
• If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you are missing some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can send the missing document(s) later.  However, please note that we will not process applications without any attachments whatsoever.
• All attachments must be sent to us by the application deadline at the very latest, preferably as soon as possible.
• You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
• There is a late application fee for applications or attachments submitted after the application deadline.

Confirmation

You will get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from the day your application is complete with all the required documents.

Fees

The application fee invoice will be sent to you soon after the initial acceptance letter. This fee will be due within 10 days of receiving your confirmation. The application fee is non-refundable even if you decide to cancel (see below).

Cancellation

If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts with no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by writing us an email at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.

Travel insurance

You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance from your home country for the whole duration of the program. The university may request a copy of the insurance certificate in the beginning of the semester. See our recommended travel insurance providers.

Cienfuegos University is located in the mind-blowing city of Cienfuegos, also known as La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South). Those who choose to study in Cuba at this university have the opportunity to combine fantastic education with the beautiful tropical beaches found on the island’s southern coast. Founded in 1970, the Universidad de Cienfuegos Carlos Rafael Rodríguez currently ranks within Latin America’s top 300 universities.

Address

CS, Cienfuegos, Cuba

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