Study Abroad in Peru

Study Abroad Program Opportunities ('Year Abroad' Programs)

Background:

The Year Abroad Program is a partnership between the NGO Otra Cosa Network and both Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN), northern Peru's most prestigious private university, and Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT). This partnership started in 2006 and allows us to offer you to study Spanish at these universities as well as other courses in the Humanities Department.

Aims and Objectives:

  • Exchange of knowledge: acquiring new skills, languages, and abilities through exposure to international educational endeavours
  • An (inter)cultural exchange between students: promoting intercultural awareness though the understanding and exchange of values and belief systems.

You can study:

  • Latin American Studies
  • Spanish and Latin American Literature
  • Spanish Language Studies
  • ESL, TEFL, TESOL Studies

Services:

  • We offer total immersion into Peruvian Spanish culture
  • Host Family accommodation
  • Full support and assistance throughout your stay from our Project Co-ordinator

Requirements:

  • Successful application form
  • Two academic reference letters form your home country university
  • Full passport and health insurance

Geographical Areas:

  • Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
  • Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru

Cost:

  • An additional fee is required for this service (dependent on length of stay and courses studies - contact us for details)