Universidad del Pacifico

Universidad del Pacifico is a private university in Lima, Peru, founded in 1962 by a group of business figures together with the Jesuits, with its campus in the Jesus Maria district. It is a specialized institution focused on economics, business administration, finance, accounting and law, and runs a graduate school of business. Teaching is in Spanish, and international students most often join for exchange semesters through partner universities.

• A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, a relevant bachelor's degree for master's, and usually a master's for a PhD
• English-taught programs: IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts; Spanish-taught programs: Spanish proficiency (DELE or SIELE)
• Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English or Spanish
• Foreign school certificates and degrees usually need an apostille and recognition
• For master's and PhD: a CV, statement of purpose and academic references; PhD applicants usually also need a research proposal and an agreed supervisor
• A valid passport and proof that you can pay tuition and living costs for the student visa

• Choose your program and check its entry requirements, language of instruction and deadline on the university website
• Apply through the university's admission office; many public universities set their own entrance exam
• Upload transcripts, language scores, your passport and, for postgraduate programs, CV, statement of purpose and references
• Pay the application fee if the university charges one, and apply before the program deadline
• Apply for a student visa or residence for study at the consulate with your acceptance letter

4 universities in Peru.

Language

Spanish

Currency

PEN (S/)

Living costs

$350–650/mo

Typical tuition

Public universities charge low fees; private universities typically charge USD 3,000-9,000 per year