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Peru: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Lima, Peru
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: HC applicants only
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Spanish Suggested GPA: 3.0
Language Requirement: Completed at least 301 ICIP Required: Yes
Housing Options: Homestay Community Based Learning: No
Ability to work abroad: No Board: Partial Board
Program Exception Flag: None Program Sponsorship: Holy Cross Office of Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Visa required for U.S. passport holders: Yes Earned Academic Credit: Yes
Program Description:
Cusco, PeruPhoto courtesy of Nicole Clifford '15 - "Meeting Machu Picchu", Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru

View video of information session held on 9/14/20:  https://youtu.be/27WeyWGyUy0


Name: Pontifica Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
Location: Lima, Peru
University size: 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students
University founded: 1917
 
Terms available: academic year; fall and spring semesters; calendar year possible
Dates: early July to mid-July (academic year); early July to mid-December (fall); early February to mid-July (spring); early February to mid-December (calendar year)
Orientation, language program, host families, excursions, support and more:  https://www.edodyssey.com/study-abroad
Pre-university program: Pre-university language program at El Sol Language School
 
University website: http://www.pucp.edu.pe/
Study Abroad website: https://internacionalizacion.pucp.edu.pe/informacion-para-estudiantes-internacionales/programas-de-intercambio-para-estudiantes-extranjeros/estudiante-visitante-internacional/
Student life/campus activities: http://deportes.pucp.edu.pe/deportes/
Calendar: https://internacionalizacion.pucp.edu.pe/en/informacion-para-estudiantes-internacionales/programas-de-intercambio-para-estudiantes-extranjeros/calendario-academico/​
Visa fees: $100 (Possible expense upon arrival - depending on the entrance stamp, some students need to process a visa in Lima)
Housing deposits: n/a
 
Registration info: Students take Spanish Language and Culture, and three university courses per semester. Pre-university language program does not count towards required course load.
ICIP required: Yes
Other requirements: Completed Spanish 301.
Catalog*:  http://internacionalizacion.pucp.edu.pe/informacion-para-estudiantes-internacionales/programas-de-intercambio-para-estudiantes-extranjeros/carreras/
Courses previously taken by Holy Cross students: https://sa.holycross.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home
On left-side menu, click on Courses Taken Abroad for Holy Cross Credit then select program.
Grade equivalency sheet: Available on Holy Cross Registrar’s website: http://www.holycross.edu/support-and-resources/office-registrar/study-abroad-equivalencies
 
*Note: Different departments may present their course catalogs differently. Some have a list of available courses, some provide an overview of the required courses for a particular major (Peruvian students are much more restricted within their majors). These catalogs are a general guide, you will have assistance in selecting your classes on site.
 

All information listed above is subject to change.
 

For more information, please contact:
Interim:  Christopher Van Booven - Assistant Director
Email:  cvanboov@holycross.edu
Phone:  508-793-2755
Office:  Smith 217



Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

This program is currently not accepting applications.