 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.
To learn more about our dedicated on-site staff and student services in Peru, visit our Peru resident office website. |
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Peru Program Dates and Fees |
Program Dates
Semester 2 2011
Semester 1 2012
Program Fees
Semester 1 and calendar year fees are available online around October 1. Semester 2 and academic year fees are available around April 1.
Semester 1 2012
Calendar Year 2012
Semester 2 2011
Academic Year 2011
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 while studying in Peru! To read about students' achievements outside of Peru, visit the IFSA-Butler blogs.
Mallory Matsumoto
Cornell University
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Mallory joined the PUCP swim team and competed with her teammates at Universiada Arequipa 2010, similar to an Olympic Games for universities in Peru. The PUCP swim team placed 2nd overall, and Mallory was awarded 3 silver medals, including one with her teammates for the relay race. Mallory (pictured second from right below) also won a bronze medal.
Christopher Morriss
University of Vermont
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Christopher has been accepted to the Peace Corps and will serve in Ecuador. Christopher is a premed major and intends to enter medical school after his service in the Peace Corps. He hopes to use his Spanish language skills as a doctor and, if the opportunity presents itself, practice medicine abroad.
Olivia Singer
Brown University
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Olivia will be working with the Organization of American States (OSA) as an observer to Peru's presidential, congressional and Andean Parliament elections. Congratulations to Olivia for securing this important and exciting opportunity.
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."
Abigail Walworth
Barnard College
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Abigail will be working with the Organization of American States (OSA) as an observer to Peru's presidential, congressional and Andean Parliament elections. Congratulations to Abigail for securing this important and exciting opportunity.
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Peru Overview
