- Lima, Peru
Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the Pacific coast. Though its
colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of
South America's largest cities with 10 million residents. It's home to
to great museums, surfing, nightlife, and one of the top culinary
destinations in the world.
PUC-Peru offers UT students an opportunity to take a variety of
university courses, taught in Spanish, alongside local students.
Located in the capital city of Lima, PUCP has more than 17,000
students. UT students have access to a broad spectrum of courses.
Additionally, they can choose to receive a Certification of Peruvian
Studies while attending PUCP. The university offers a "PUCP pal" to
help students integrate more fully into university life.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- International Relations And Gl
- Physics
- Anthropology
- Curriculum And Instruction
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Architecture
- Design
- Latin American Studies
- Public Relations
- Art History
- Economics
- Liberal Arts
- Radio-Television-Film
- Chemistry
- English
- Linguistics
- Social Work
- Communication
- Geography
- Management
- Sociology
- Communication Studies
- Government
- Mathematics
- Studio Art
- Comparative Literature
- History
- Philosophy
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Academic Information
**Program currently suspended.** Students are required to take credits that equal 12 UT credits. PUC-Peru courses vary in the number of credit hours received. At PUCP, a full-time student has at least 12 credits. UT students enroll in an equivalent of 12 UT credits. Students select courses from a variety of departments.
Faculty
Students can take courses in 45 specialties. You are not considered to be a degree candidate at PUCP.You are authorized to enroll in courses from different levels and from different academic schools. A seat in a certain class is subject to vacancy and will be granted provided you have fulfilled the prerequisites for these courses at UT Austin.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, good academic standing.
- Minimum of 45h of Ugrad coursework completed at the time of departure.
- Successful completion of SPN 327C or its equivalent
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students may live with host families or may choose to arrange to share students. The PUCP helps facilitate this through the application.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a one-time $75 application fee and regular UT tuition for the semester abroad. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, transportation, and general costs of living.
Dates:
- Program: March 11, 2024 to July 17, 2024
- Instructional: March 20, 2024 to July 17, 2024
- Final Deadline: October 2, 2023
- Program: August 12, 2024 to December 13, 2024
- Instructional: August 14, 2024 to December 13, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
100008
Program Coordinator
Julia Pfeiffer
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Video
Video
Academic Credit
Frequently Asked Questions
Finances
Partner School Fact Sheet
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.