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Thanks to its ancient cultures that go back 10,000 years and its rich tradition as the seat of the Spanish colonial empire, Peru is a country where history is alive. Peru is one of the few places in the world where new discoveries are being made about its past every day. The large and diverse waves of immigration from Africa, Asia and Europe, combined with its indigenous peoples, also make Peru a melting pot of world-recognized cuisine, music and dance.
Peru has one of the richest biodiversities on earth which includes the Pacific coastline, the Andes and the Amazon rainforest. In addition to its natural wonders, the country is home of many of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. From the remote and mystical Incan citadel of Machu Picchu to the ancient Incan capital city of Cusco high in the Andes to the jungle sites from the outpost of Iquitos, Peru is a treasure trove of archaeology and seemingly endless discoveries.
The importance of Peru extends beyond its historical significance. It is now a key strategic location in the Andean region of South America, comprised of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Chile. Peru has become, after years of instability, a model of stability and a source of new and exciting opportunities for students who are interested in immersing themselves in the richness of Latin American culture. |
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Peru Program Dates and Fees |
Program Dates
Semester 2 2010
Semester 1 2010
Program Fees
Semester 1 and calendar year fees are available online around September 15. Semester 2 and academic year fees are available around March 15.
Semester 1 2010
Calendar Year 2010
Semester 2 2009
Academic Year 2009
What's included in our Peru program fees
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Peru Student Achievements |
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Congratulations to the following IFSA-Butler students who have made great academic and personal achievements during and after their study abroad experiences! For more details on some of our students' amazing experiences, visit the IFSA-Butler blogs.
Nicole Blough
Anderson University
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Nicole received departmental honors at Anderson University for her research into the reasons behind employment terminations of domestic workers in Peru. For more on Nicole's reseach and award, click here.
Courtney Ng
Rice University
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
In December IFSA-Butler's Peru program adopted a Wari (a civilization predating the Incas) culture textile that was discovered at the Huaca Pucllana. Courtney, an archaeology student, has been part of the restoration process as part of her community work for the IFSA-Butler Social Realities course.
Leah Thompson
Smith College
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Leah received a scholarship from Smith's Praxis Fund to spend the Peruvian summer working with La Casa de Panchita (House of Panchita) and to work with a mentoring program in Pamplona (a shantytown of Lima). La Casa de Panchita is an organization that works with domestic workers. According to Leah, "It's an organization that is staffed by a tight-knit group of wonderful people and the work they do is not only really important, but well planned and creative. And it's an incredible place and I've had a lot of luck getting to work there."
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Peru Overview
