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Study in Peru

If you want to study in Peru, then you need to know which of its universities are right for you. Times Higher Education World University Rankings take the top institutions in the world, and look at their performance across all of their core objectives: teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook.

Peru has 2 universities in the overall Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The highest-ranking university in Peru is Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, which is ranked at number 501–600.

Choosing where to study for a degree in Peru is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. THE’s student resources are here to help you make the right choice, particularly if you want to study abroad. Explore the universities of Peru below - we’ve pulled together some information that we hope will help you to decide where to study.

Use the map to see where Peru’s top universities are located, and if any institutions are of particular interest, you can click on their name, or the “explore” button, to find out more. We’ve also pulled in information about how much Peru is investing in its higher education, and also how many people live there.

Our World University Rankings were founded in 2004 and our data are trusted by governments and universities across the world.

Living

Living in Peru

Situated on the west coast of South America, Peru is the 20th biggest country in the world by area, and has a population of nearly 30 million people. Peru is a distinctly multicultural nation. As well as being home to the world’s largest population of indigenous Americans (an estimated 14 million), it has residents of European, African and Asian descent. This rich diversity is reflected in the country’s culture and cuisine.Lima, the capital of Peru, is home to nearly a third of the country’s population, and is among the 20 most populous cities worldwide. The country is also well known for its natural attractions and historic sites – tropical rainforests, the spectacular Andes and Machu Picchu, which is often named as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.Peru shares a love of football (soccer) with the rest of Latin America, and it would be difficult to find a more hotly contested match than those between fierce rivals Club Universitario de Deportes (one of several Peruvian teams whose origin lies with universities) and Alianza Lima. The former, the country’s most successful team, plays in a stadium with a capacity of 80,000, giving an indication of the game’s popularity here. Peruvian food centres around crops such as corn, beans and tubers – fans of the latter will be delighted to know that the Andes region is home to more than 200 different types of potato.Elements of African, European and Chinese cuisine can all be detected in Peruvian food, but all with a distinctly Peruvian touch, using local alternatives to unavailable ingredients. Lovers of small furry creatures may wish to avoid cuy, the local name for guinea pig, a popular dish in Peru.

About

About Peru

Weather in Peru

Peru is famous for its wide variety of climates, meaning the weather can vary greatly depending on which part of the country you’re in. Lima is generally quite mild, and not subject to extreme temperatures in either direction.

Northern jungle regions experience tropical weather all year round: sweltering humid heat alternating with torrential downpours. Go a little further south and you’ll come across subtropical desert, and in the Andes region the weather is, unsurprisingly, slightly colder. So basically, pack according to where you intend to go during your time in Peru. As with all countries in the Southern Hemisphere, summer occurs between October and March, and winter from April to September.

Languages in Peru

Peru is a former Spanish colony, having gained its independence in the 1820s. As a result, Spanish is widely spoken and has long been the dominant official language.

Travel in Peru

Like much of South America, Peru is a land of buses. You can travel cheaply with an economy ticket, or go for a more luxurious approach with a first class ticket. Longer journeys often include meals, and sometimes you’ll even be treated to piped-in music – Peru is, after all, the home of panpipes.

If you’re feeling a bit more lavish, or not travelling far, you can hire a taxi for a very reasonable price. You could also consider a colectivo, which, as the name suggests, is a taxi that operates a bit like a personalized bus, picking up and dropping off passengers. These are, somewhat counter-intuitively, more expensive than taxis. For longer journeys, take a train; three classes of ticket are on offer.

Institutes

Listed Institutes in Peru

National Agrarian University La Molina
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Scientific University of the South
Universidad Cientifica del Peru
Universidad de Lima
Universidad de Piura
Universidad del Pacífico
Universidad del Pacifico Business School
Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería - Peru
Universidad Nacional de San Agustin
Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Universidad Nacional del Altiplano
Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal (UNFV)
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Universidad Ricardo Palma
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
University of San Martín de Porres

Student VISA

Student visa for Peru

Expatriates who want to study in Peru can apply for a student visa that is valid for 90 days. If your study period in Peru is more than 90 days, the visa must be renewed at an Oficina de Migraciones every 90 days.

Steps for obtaining a student visa

Fill out the following steps and take the necessary document to your local Peruvian embassy. You will be able to come in on a tourist visa and change your immigration to student whilst in the country:

Fill out Form F-007
Provide 2 passport-sized photographs
Valid passport and boarding card or valid foreign resident card
Current bank statement along with a photocopy
Proof of enrolling at a language school or University
Proof you have already paid the tuition fees to the language school of university

Fees, processing times and conditions

The student visa is valid for 90 days after the issued date. The processing fee is US$30 and the visa can take up to 14 days to issue. If documents provided are not in Spanish they will need to be translated by a qualified translator. The visa can be renewed every three months at the Oficina de Migraciones. Work activities are not permitted on this visa.

Extension of a Peruvian student visa

When your visa is about to expire, but you continue to study in Peru, you can extend your student visa at the Peruvian immigration office Migraciones. Visit the webpage of Migraciones to fill out an online form and make an appointment; click on "prorroga" (permancia, in case you have a temporary student visa, residencia, in case you have a resident student visa) and follow the instructions. Next to your passport, the payment receipt for the extension and proof of sufficient funds, you need your certificate of matriculation and an actualized document from your university including your carreer / courses that proves you still study.

Work permit

Working in Peru

Can I work on a student visa in Peru?

No, the Peruvian student visa doesn’t allow foreigners to work or engage in any professional activity receiving a remuneration. To do a professional (paid) internship or to work during official university vacations foreign students can apply for a special authorization to work at "Migraciones". Be aware that the internship / work contract must be approved by the Labor Ministry.

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