Saxony is recruiting students from Chile. To this end, an academic liaison office has now been opened in the Chilean capital Santiago de Chile. With its help, young people from the South American country are to be recruited to study or pursue further academic programs at one of the universities in the Free State. There are already other offices of this kind in Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Mongolia and India.
Office also aims to promote scientific exchange
In addition to the targeted acquisition of students and therefore potential employees for Saxony, the office's remit also includes scientific exchange between research institutions and universities between Saxony and Chile. It operates under the name Saxon Sience Liasion Office.
"The potential of young people in Chile who can easily apply to study in Saxony is very promising. One reason for this is the low language barriers, as many young people are learning German," explained Science Minister Sebastian Gemkow (CDU). It is also expected to have an impact in other South American countries.
