University Link: University Link is one of the programs developed by the Paraguay Kansas Committee with the aim of promoting student and teacher exchange. Through the program, the organization and development of specific work programs in the academic, educational and cultural fields are carried out. The program is based on an agreement signed in 1986 between the National University of Asunción, the Catholic University of Asunción and educational institutions of the State of Kansas. These agreements enable the Paraguayan student to carry out English studies, undergraduate, mobility and post-graduate courses with the advantage of receiving a reduction in the payment of the academic fee (tuition). In general, students agree to the reduction of schooling under the agreement of 40 and 60% of the normal cost for international students. Therefore, it could be said that the student accesses an academic half scholarship, in addition to the possibility of applying for other financial aid options according to their profile and the conditions of each university.
Within the agreement are a total of 7 universities and 3 community colleges located around the state of Kansas. These are: University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Wichita State University, Fort Hays State University, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University, Washburn University, Independence College, Johnson County Community College, and Hesston College.
OBS: The information is valid for the period 2022-2023. The costs of the programs already include food, housing, medical insurance, books and school fees. The costs DO NOT INCLUDE summer classes, airfare, visa procedures and personal expenses of the student.
English Programs: English programs may vary according to the length of the program and the host institution. It is not necessary to have a basic level of the language for these programs.
– 3 to 6 week English Programs: The 3 to 6 week programs of English courses as well as other areas of interest such as leadership, mathematics, science, music and more that are developed at Emporia State University, are programs enabled for students from 15 years. They take place in the US summer period (July-August). For more information: The Summer Institute at Emporia State – Emporia State University
– 6-week English programs: Enabled at Washburn University, an intensive English program and with the possibility of taking classes of interest to the student available in the summer period, it is enabled for students from 15 years of age. It takes place in the US summer period (July-August). For more information:Summer Institute | Washburn University
– 7-8 week English programs: Enabled at Emporia State University for intensive English and aimed at students aged 16 and over. The program can last from January to March or from August to October. For more information:Halfmester Program – Emporia State University
– 7-8 week English programs: Enabled at Wichita State University for intensive English and aimed at students who have already completed high school. The program can last from March to May or from October to December. For more information:Comite Paraguay Kansas Estimated Expenses 2022-2023
– 16-week English programs (one academic semester): Enabled at all universities under the agreement and at two community colleges. Among the application requirements are an academic average of at least 3.5 and having completed high school. The program is extendable up to two academic semesters maximum. For more information, access the attachment called “IEP”.
Undergraduate courses: Undergraduate courses in the US have a total duration of four years and universities offer up to more than 200 different programs. The only careers that do not enter into an agreement with the CPK are medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry or law.
Link: With the link program, students can study the entire degree in person in Kansas, with costs and requirements that may vary according to the destination university. In general, the basic requirements include having a high school general average of 3.5 and also an intermediate to advanced level of English, among other documentation. An international proficiency exam (such as TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT, among others) must be taken, complying with the minimum requirements of the institution of interest. For more information, access the attachment called “Update Link“.
PSU in PY: The Pittsburg State University in Paraguay program offers the possibility for the student to study up to two years of the undergraduate degree in Paraguay and then finish the remaining years in Kansas. Classes are taken in person in Asunción, with teachers who travel from Kansas to Paraguay with the main advantage of paying only for school fees, exonerating travel and stay expenses abroad. In general, the basic requirements include having a 3.5 general high school average and also an intermediate to advanced level of English. An international proficiency exam (such as TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT, etc.) must be taken, complying with the PSU requirements. For more information, access the attachment called “PSU in PY“.
Mobility at the degree level: Mobility at the degree level consists of an academic exchange for one semester (extendable up to one year), it can be with the reduction of fees under an agreement or under the BECAL Paraguay program.
Link: With the link program, students can study an academic semester in person in Kansas, with costs and requirements that may vary according to the destination university. The basic requirements include having a general university average of 3.5 and also an intermediate to advanced level of English, among other documentation. An international proficiency exam (such as TOEFL, Duolingo, SAT, etc.) must be taken, complying with the requirements of the institution of interest. For more information, access the attachment called “Update Link“. OBS: The costs must be divided considering that it is an academic semester. The student can access the exchange at the end of the first semester at the university here in Paraguay.
BECAL-CPK: The mobility program in conjunction with BECAL, consists of funds of US$10,000 for students who are pursuing a degree in Paraguay in the areas of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences (with the exception of Medicine and Dentistry), Areas of Education and Social Sciences, having completed 50% of the curriculum of his career. To access the scholarship, an application process must be followed, as well as comply with the required documentation detailed in the Bases and Conditions Guide in force in the call to apply. For more information access the attachment called “GBC-BECAL 8th call“. (OBS: this document must be updated every semester).
Postgraduate: Through our University Link program, interested students can access postgraduate programs (Graduate program) available at the universities under agreement. The costs and requirements may vary according to the area of choice, the university, the length of stay, books and materials, among other factors. It is important to know the program to study to provide more accurate data. For more information, access the attachment called “Update Link”.