Aysén and Los Lagos Regions, Northern Patagonia
Timing: Winter Term (January Online | Feb.- Mid March in Chile) Applications for Winter 2027 will open Spring-Summer 2026
Journey with Forestry and Fish & Wildlife faculty to Patagonia in Chile to discover a landscape that will feel at once familiar and starkly new. Chile's diverse forests and dramatic landscapes provide a unique opportunity for students to compare PNW ecosystems with their Chilean counterparts.
Spend your winter term in a new country! You’ll join OSU and Chilean students for 8 weeks in Patagonia learning from top faculty and researchers from the U.S., Chile, and other countries. This program also includes field trips and a short internship matching your specific interests.
This program builds on a long and rich history of comparative ecology between the U.S. West Coast and Chile that has played a key role in the development of convergent evolution theory, biogeography, and plant ecology. You'll experience Patagonia, visit a stunning lake, hike in the Andes, and learn about the people and their cultural and economic management of forests and natural spaces. In the process, you'll develop friendships and connections with Chilean faculty and students that will influence your subsequent careers and lives.
- Faculty Leaders:
- OSU College of Forestry and College of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty from the Universidad de Chile and Universidad de Aysen
- Advising: Rachael Fahrenbach – Director of International Programs. Contact Rachael with any questions about the course, application process, funding or other logistics.
- See updated information on the application page
Read about one student's experience in Chile on our blog!
Faculty-led programs are open to all OSU students!
College of Forestry faculty-led programs are open to every Oregon State University student — from all majors and campuses, including Corvallis, Ecampus, OSU Cascades and dual-enrolled community college students. These short-term experiences bring together a vibrant mix of learners: graduate and undergraduate students, online and in-person, from all backgrounds and walks of life. That diversity makes every trip richer — new ideas, new perspectives, and new connections that make your Oregon State experience truly global.