Universidad del Pacífico Student Exchange
Jesús María neighborhood - Lima - Peru
1st Semester: mid-March - mid-July
2nd Semester: early August/late July - mid-December
Courses in Spanish in accounting, admin, econ, humanities, math, political science, social science
Advisor: Dr. Ralph Gunderson, Clow Faculty 331, 920-424-7151
Advisor: Dr. Marianne Johnson, Clow Faculty 317, 920-424-2230
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Universidad del Pacífico (UP) is a private university specializing in the areas of economics, business administration and accounting. In the past three decades, UP has ranked as the most prestigious higher education institution in its fields of specialization in Peru, and among the leading institutions of its kind in the Latin American region.
With a student body of approximately 1,900 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, UW Oshkosh students will find themselves in an intimate learning environment that facilitates interaction with professors and fellow students while truly experiencing Peruvian culture and society.
Universidad del Pacifico is located in the heart of Lima, capital of Peru and home to over 8 million of Peru's 27 million inhabitants. Here students will observe architecture stemming from Peru's colonial past among skyscrapers of the 21st century. As a large city, Lima provides students with an extensive array of activities to participate in.
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Language Requirements
Completion of any 300 level Spanish course with an A or B, completion of Spanish 204 with consent of the department, or equivalent proficiency with consent of the Spanish department is required.
Course Options
Study Intensive Spanish
The 3-week bridge course offers 42 hours of Intensive Spanish instruction before each of the regular semesters and is offered at two levels: intermediate & advanced. Students must take a placement exam to determine the appropriate level.
Spanish for Business offers 42 hours of instruction during the regular semester. This course is offered at the advanced level only.
Study in Spanish
All other courses are offered in Spanish at the Universidad del Pacifico. International students may choose from any courses offered at UP, provided they meet the language requirements and have taken the UW Oshkosh equivalent of any UP pre-requisites.
Proyección Social is one of the most popular courses among international students offered through UP. In this course students work with a micro-company on the margins of Metropolitan Lima, helping with organization and developing marketing plans. At the end of each semester, students organize a Fair on campus at which micro-company products are sold to the public. This course gives students a first-hand view of informal economies in developing countries such as Peru while allowing for practical experience with the foundations of basic economics in small and medium-size businesses. The course requires two hours of class and a minimum of two hours of practical experience per week; the university arranges for visits related to the course.
Course lists for each of the three colleges (Facultad de Administración, Facultad de Contabilidad and Facultad de Economía) are available from the Plan de Estudios links. You'll need the following to understand these course lists:
| Ciclo | This refers to the semester in which you would take the associated block of courses during your degree program. This information is not relevant for exchange students. |
| Codigo | Course number |
| DA | Department E = Economics; A = Administration; C = Accountancy S = Social Sciences; H = Humanities; M = Mathematics |
| T | Number of classroom hours |
| P | Number of practical hours spent on classwork |
| c | UP Credit Value (UW Oshkosh credit value may be different) |
Course descriptions are available for:
- Humanities, Social Sciences and Political Science
- 40354 ANÁLISIS CUANTITATIVO PARA NEGOCIOS
- 60100 CONTABILIDAD FINANCIERA IV
- 40377 MARKETING (A)
For all other course descriptions, contact the UW Oshkosh OIE or UP directly.
Course Approval
Before committing to an exchange program, applicants must spend time looking through and choosing from the course selection available at the host institution.
Once you have narrowed down your course choices, all applicants complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval process. The OIE recommends choosing 2-3 times as many courses as you actually plan to take so that you have scheduling flexibility when you arrive in Peru.
Course Registration
Course enrollment is completed through the host institution after arriving abroad. All participants will be enrolled in courses at the host institution and will transfer those courses back to UW Oshkosh at the end of their studies.
You will need to maintain full-time status while studying abroad. The number of UW Oshkosh credits you receive for your coursework may be different from the number of UP credits you receive. The actual number of credits you receive for each course will be determined when you complete your Transfer Credit Prior Approval Form. You must enroll for at least 12 UP credits following the UP credit scale over the regular semester.
Preliminary course lists are available from UP approximately one month before the start of the semester; students must complete UP's Online Preliminary Courses Registration at this time. Dates and additional information will be provided by the Universidad del Pacifico coordinator. Final lists of courses offered each semester will be available in time for students' final registration in Lima.
Recommended Course Load for Non-native Speakers of Spanish
- Intensive Spanish 3-week bridge course (3 cr)
- Proyección Social (3 cr)
- Electives (9 cr)
Grade Scale
Grades are calculated using the Vigesimal System, where 20 is the highest score and 11 is the minimum passing score.
Transfer Credit
After you have successfully completed your study abroad experience, but before you leave for home, you will need to have your transcripts sent to the Transfer Student Coordinator in the UW Oshkosh Admissions Office. You cannot receive credit at UW Oshkosh without the official transcript.
All transcripts and related documents must be sent directly to:
Transfer Student Coordinator
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
U.S.A.
You should also consider ordering a copy of your transcripts for yourself.
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation
Universidad del Pacifico does not have student dormitories. Instead, the UP International Office provides information and assistance on accommodation in a Student's House (privately run dorms), family home or rented apartment.
UP is in the neighborhood called "Jesús María." Nearby neighborhoods include San Isidro and Miraflores. When making your housing arrangements, make sure you are in a safe neighborhood near UP. Do not make arrangements to live in a neighborhood other than the three listed here without first consulting the International Office at UP.
Make arrangements through UP
Casa de Familia
Universidad del Pacífico can put you in touch with a family who will rent a private room with a shared bath and kitchen. US$150 - US$250 per month (typically includes utilities).
Or make arrangements on your own with advice from UP
Casa de Estudiantes
Rooms for six plus students with shared bath, kitchen, laundry and other common areas. US$180 - US$250 per person per month (may or may not include utilities). UP maintains a list of recommended Student's Houses.
Alquilar un departamento (apartment rental)
Share an apartment with two or more people. US$150 - US$250 per person per month plus utilities and deposit (equivalent of 2-3 months).
Schedule
DO NOT PURCHASE AIRLINE TICKETS
UNTIL YOU KNOW YOUR IN-COUNTRY SCHEDULE!
See the Academic calendar/Calendario Académico for orientation, class & exam dates.
(Academic Calendar in English for 2009)
Program Start Date
Students may arrive in Peru a MAXIMUM of 10 days before the first day of orientation and a MINIMUM of 3 days before orientation. Unfortunately, there is no flexibility in relation to the dates.
Orientation takes place two weeks before the beginning of classes. Students receive information on university policies and procedures and university facilities. Final registration takes place during orientation. You MUST attend orientation before your first semester in Peru.
Return Date
Each semester consists of 14 weeks of classes plus two weeks for exams. All students must take these exams; exam dates are NOT flexible and will not be changed. Plan accordingly! Students who do not take the final exams will NOT be able to transfer credit back to UW Oshkosh.
If you live in prearranged accommodation (homestay), you will most likely have to move out by a pre-scheduled date in order to make room for the next student. You MUST check with the UP International Relations office to verify the required move-out date.
Flight
Flight
Exchange students arrange and pay for airline tickets on their own. DO NOT purchase these until you have been officially accepted into the program by the HOST university. For advice on purchasing airline tickets, please feel free to contact the OIE.
Luggage Limits
Check with your airline for restrictions on carry-on, checked and excess baggage.
Money
Carry the equivalent in Soles of approximately US$500 in cash to cover transportation fees to UP from the local airport and living costs for the first few days.
Arrival Abroad
In many cases, you will be able to make arrangements with your host family or with someone from the Casa de Estudiantes (one of the accommodation options) to pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation. If this is not possible, there are plenty of safe taxis available from the airport.
Fees
One Semester (5 months including orientation)
| Tuition Estimate | |
$
3,020
° |
Tuition (2007/08 academic year) ° |
| Pre-travel Expenses | |
$100 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$1,000 |
Airfare |
$30 |
Visa (U.S. citizen rate) |
$222° |
International Health Insurance ($37/month) ° |
varies |
Immunizations |
optional |
Yellow Fever Immunization (may need for personal travel) |
$1,452 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Lima | |
$850 |
Meals ($170/month) |
$______ |
Accommodation ($200 - $300/month; add $40/month if utilities are not included) |
$50 |
Books & course copies |
$550 |
Local Transportation ($110/month minimum) |
$______ |
Intensive Spanish Course (optional; $350 tuition in 2008) |
$______ |
Spanish for Business (optional; $350 tuition in 2008) |
$______ |
Phone (optional; approximately $30/month) |
$350 |
Personal Expenses ($70/month) |
$______ |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$_____ |
Total Estimated Expenses |
Academic Year (Spring followed by Fall; 10 months incl orientation)
| Tuition Estimate | |
$
6,040
° |
Tuition (2007/08 academic year) ° |
| Pre-travel Expenses | |
$100 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$1,000 |
Airfare |
$30 |
Visa (U.S. citizen rate) |
$444° |
International Health Insurance ($37/month) ° |
varies |
Immunizations |
optional |
Yellow Fever Immunization (may need for personal travel) |
$1,674 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Lima | |
$1,700 |
Meals ($170/month) |
$______ |
Accommodation ($200 - $300/month; add $40/month if utilities are not included) |
$100 |
Books & course copies |
$1,100 |
Local Transportation ($110/month minimum) |
$______ |
Spanish for Business (optional; $350 tuition in 2008) |
$______ |
Phone (optional; approximately $30/month) |
$700 |
Personal Expenses ($70/month) |
$______ |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$_____ |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
You may need to budget for transportation to and from your home town and the airport, shipping charges/insurance for personal belongings mailed to the host country (remember that each individual airline imposes a luggage limit), non-program-related sight-seeing (transportation, entrance fees, etc.), long distance phone calls to the U.S., TV; unexpected emergencies, and other expenses which may come up from time to time.
Working Abroad
Students may legally complete a paid or unpaid internship while studying on an Official or Student Visa. Students may not see paid employment (other than an internship) without a work permit. In either case, paid employment is not guaranteed.
Apply
| ADDITIONAL documents required for this program. Due by the application deadline: |
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| Two Recommendations One recommendation must be from a professor in a department related to your major; the second must be from a professor of Spanish unless you are a native speaker of Spanish. |
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| Transfer Credit Prior Approval form The OIE recommends choosing twice as many courses as you plan to take per semester and completing the Transfer Credit Prior Approval for all of these courses. In the case that a course you intended to take abroad is full, not offered or is not what you expected, you will then be able to easily make changes to your enrollment while abroad. |
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| Estimated Expenses Complete the cost estimate form above using your accommodation and course enrollment preferences. |
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| UP Application Documents | |
| Registration Form (SOLICITUD DE REGISTRO) | |
| Curriculum vitae / Resume | |
| Financial Statement (copy of a bank statement or financial aid award letter showing a minimum of $600 available per month) | |
| Due by the Friday following the application deadline: | |
| 4 passport photos | |
| 1 digital photo in .jpg format; photo must be of the full face in color or black-and-white (send by email to oie@uwosh.edu) | |
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
You will travel on an OFFICIAL visa rather than on a STUDENT visa. Both are legal forms of entry/stay in Peru as a student, but the OFFICIAL visa is less complicated to renew once you are in Peru (both visa types need to be renewed once in Peru).
YOU MUST NOT APPLY FOR A VISA ON YOUR OWN.
Once your UP application is complete and approximately four weeks prior to your arrival in Peru, the International Office at UP will apply directly to the Asamblea Nacional de Rectores (ANR) in Peru for your visa. The ANR then sends your application to the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del Perú (RREE), which consults with the Consulate General of Peru in Chicago. UP will notify you by email when your Official Visa is ready. Please keep in mind that this process takes time.
In the meantime, UP will mail your official documents (Cartas de Aceptación) to the UW Oshkosh OIE for you to pick up. Once you have your Cartas de Aceptación AND you have received notification that your Official Visa is ready, you MUST contact the Consulate General of Peru in Chicago BEFORE traveling to the consulate in Chicago to pick up your visa. The Consulate will likely have additional paperwork for you to complete and bring with you. At the very least, you MUST bring your ORIGINAL passport with you to the Consulate. The Consulate will stamp a 90 day visa directly into your passport (probably, but not necessarily, right on the day of your visit); the visa allows you to enter Peru and remain in Peru for up to 90 days.
Once you have been in Peru for nearly 90 days, you will need to leave your passport with the UP International Relations Office staff. UP will apply to the ANR and the RREE for a visa extension. Extensions are typically granted through the end of your study period. If you'd like to extend your stay past the end of the semester, you MUST let UP staff know when you drop off your passport for the visa extension.
The UP International Relations office does not have the staffing capacity necessary to process visas individually; therefore, all students' visas will have the same start date. Students will not be able to enter Peru to travel before the semester begins, but they will be able to extend their stay at the end of the semester to travel (see below for details).
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Sheyla Salazar Fernández, International Relations Office, Universidad del Pacífico; Address: Av. Salaverry 2020 Of. E-106, Jesus Maria, Lima 11, Peru; Phone: 011-511-219-0100 Ext. 2284; Fax: 011-511-219-0128; email: salazar_s@up.edu.pe.
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: November 10, 2008