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  • Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Partnership

    Keep an ear out for unfamiliar words as you explore—Peru is home to more than 90 indigenous languages. In this multicultural setting, you’ll take classes in Spanish on a modern, 100-acre campus at one of Latin America’s highest-ranking universities. See big-city contradictions up close as you dig into urban social, economic, and political issues through community…

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Partnership

  • Peru

    Machu Picchu isn’t the only wonder here Explore a land of warm, friendly people, rich in flavors, landscapes, culture, and history. Whether you’re curious about where your Spanish language skills could take you, life in a Latin American metropolis, or the legacy of indigenous peoples, you’ll find the answers in Peru. IFSA will help, with…

    Peru

  • Navigating Public Transportation in Peru

    With extreme informality, crowds, and countless unwritten rules, Lima’s public transportation system can be overwhelming for newcomers—and even for Limeños. Here’s what I’ve learned over the semester.  Why the chaos?  The majority of public transport vehicles in Lima operate informally despite sporting the patterned paint of one parent company. Because the law for vehicle standards…

    Navigating Public Transportation in Peru

  • Studying in Lima as a Peruvian-American

    Alex, a fellow IFSA-Peru participant, is the daughter of Peruvian immigrants to the United States who spent several years in Lima as a young child. She chose study in Peru to fully assume her Peruvian identity and get to know her family’s origins. Two months in, she shared her reflections.    Growing up Peruvian in the…

    Studying in Lima as a Peruvian-American

  • Living Gluten Free in Peru

    For the past couple of months, Sophie has been adapting her gluten- and dairy- free lifestyle to Peru; one of the most food-focused countries in the world.  Sophie has celiac disease and is lactose intolerance. In Lima there is increasing awareness of dietary restrictions and a growing market for gluten- and dairy-free products. However, it still hasn’t…

    Living Gluten Free in Peru

  • Peru, Biology and Biochemistry: Tips for Studying Abroad

    STEM students have long been underrepresented in study abroad. Up until recently, students majoring in or studying science, math, or engineering were, for the majority, unable to participate in study abroad due to the nature of their course loads. STEM majors often have a specific track they need to follow, with courses specific to the department which need…

    Peru, Biology and Biochemistry: Tips for Studying Abroad

  • How To Navigate Course Enrollment in Peru

    Now that you’ve made your decision to study abroad in Peru, you’re probably wondering about the classes that you’ll be able to take while you’re there. Maybe you need to fulfill some major requirements, gen-eds, or need to make sure that you’ll have enough credits to graduate on time. Unlike programs in other parts of…

    How To Navigate Course Enrollment in Peru

  • Apply Now to Study Abroad this Fall

    IFSA | March 16, 2024 See a new country. Meet new people. Learn new things. Study abroad this fall. The following IFSA programs are still accepting applications for Fall 2024 and Academic Year 2024-2025. Start your application today in the IFSA Student Portal. Argentina IFSA Argentine Universities Program IFSA Study in Buenos Aires IFSA Study in…

    Apply Now to Study Abroad this Fall

  • Visa Requirements

    Know What You Need and Allow Ample Time   Updated: January 31, 2024 Taking care of details and documents may not be the most thrilling part of studying abroad. But it can prevent headaches and give you the peace of mind to focus on the excitement ahead. For starters, know that many countries require visiting students…


  • Danny Gibbons

    Start Date March 2018 Interests Food • Coffee • Art • Travel • Peru “After more than 20 years of working with and learning from international students, I am excited to continue growing and learning alongside the IFSA team and sharing my love for Peru, its society and its culture with our students.” Education Danny…

    Danny Gibbons