Semester in Lima

Program Information

Spend your semester finding Lima’s hidden charms! On the Semester in Lima program, you’ll learn about diverse, fascinating Peru while you improve your Spanish and study courses taught in English.

On this program, you'll spend your semester studying at Universidad de San Ignacio de Loyola and living in Lima. Lima’s hidden charms are endless. You will quickly find the beauty of this capital city in its intriguing ruins, colonial buildings, incredible but affordable cuisine, and young, artistic population.

Active, hip city – With sophisticated dining options, remarkable museums, thousand-year-old ruins and temples, some of the best shopping, galleries, and cafeĢs around, and even some great surf spots, you will be impressed by the multitude of things to do every day in Lima.

Fascinating classes in English and Spanish – Semester in Lima lets you study a wide variety of courses taught in English or Spanish, from gastronomy to graphic design.

Local professors and international students – Your professors are the top Peruvians in their fields. You will learn about the Spanish language and the local culture from the experts, alongside students from Lima and around the world.

Highlights

  • Spanish-language courses at all levels
  • Students from around the world
  • Classes in diverse subjects taught in English and Spanish
  • Superb university
  • Strong on-site support from the University staff
  • Impressive colonial center with beautiful architecture and plazas
  • Oceanfront setting in the suburb of Miraflores

Housing

  • Apartment-style housing in the suburb of Miraflores, w/ shared living area, terrace, and internet

Curriculum

Courses include architecture and urban planning, art and design, business administration, communications, economics, engineering, finance, gastronomy and restaurant management, hospitality management, international business, marketing, psychology, real estate development, Spanish language, and tourism management, among others.

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load

5 courses (15 US credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English and Spanish

Program Dates

Spring 2011:

Orientation: March 11
Classes end: July 16

Fall 2011:

Orientation: August 13
Classes end: December 11

Program Fee

$8,990*

*Cost may change at any time due to the current exchange rate.

Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Pre-departure and onsite orientation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Medical & accident insurance

How to Apply

  • Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
  • Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
  • Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

 

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

Past Students

"I was exposed to the realities of a developing country and the challenges of trying to make positive change. I was also immersed in a thriving, vibrant culture, and surrounded by the most incredible people."

Laura U.