Universidad de Piura en Lima, Peru

Universidad de Piura – Lima  

The University of Piura (UDEP) is a private university in Peru. The UDEP is committed to serve humanity through the use of personal skills and talents. The UDEP believes in the well-rounded training of the person; meaning the training of the mind and the character. At the UDEP, respect and freedom are the tenets of that enable social dialogue. 

The UDEP has 7 distinct colleges: College of Education, College of Business, College of Communications, Law School, College of Liberal Arts, College of Engineering and the Medical School. UTEP students are encouraged to take advantage of the wide array of courses offered at UDEP.

The university has two campuses: Piura and Lima. The Piura campus is specifically for industrial engineering students. Those interested in any other subjects may enroll at the Lima campus.

The Numbers

• Student Population: 6,600
• International Student Population:

Location

Peru is a country in western South America, bordered by Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the southeast, Chile to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Andes mountains divide the country into three geographic regions: The costa (coast) to the west, the sierra (highlands) and the selva (jungle). The coast is a narrow plain, with moderate temperatures and low precipitation. The highland, the region of the Andes, includes the highest peak of the country, Huascaran at 6,768 m. The jungle is flat terrain, heavy rainfall, high temperatures and is covered by the Amazon rainforest. This territory includes 60% of the country's area.

Peru has a representative democratic republic with a multi-party system. The president is the head of state and government and is elected to a five year term. The president designates the Prime Minister and together they choose the rest of the Council of Ministers. Congress is unicameral with 120 members elected for a five-year term and bills may be proposed by either the executive or the legislative branch. However, they become law only after being passed by Congress. The Peruvian government is directly elected, and it is compulsory for all citizens aged 18 to 70 to vote.

Pre-Inca cultures have greatly influenced the Peruvian artistic traditions of elaborate pottery, textiles, jewelry, and sculptures. Recently, Peruvian cuisine has received acclaim due to its diversity of ingredients and techniques. Due to the range of climates within this country, there are a wide assortment of plants and animals available for cooking. A few popular dishes include: anticuchos, ceviche, humitas, and Panamanian.

University Website

http://udep.edu.pe/conocelaudep/

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• 2 Academic References
• Up to 2 students may be nominated per semester

Academic Standing

 24 credit hours, 12 must be from UTEP

 Language of Instruction

Spanish

Academic Fields

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math & Business

Program Duration

 *Students must first complete their exchange application at the UTEP Office of Study Abroad prior to starting their application with UDEP University. 

Academics

Students will take courses at UDEP University. These courses will be related to their academic plan and intellectual interests. Students have the option to take classes from a broad array.

Transfer Credit Process

Prior to departure, students must secure transfer credit approval through their home university, usually from their major department. The dean, professor and advisor must certify that the credit will transfer. Once students complete the transfer credit approval form, they will be able to register at UDEP.

The courses taken at UDEP must count towards the student’s degree plan. It must be noted that students need to obtain a minimum grade of a C (2.0) in order for the credit to transfer. Transferred credits from abroad will not count towards the UTEP GPA.

*Note - students on a full semester program must be enrolled and maintain full-time status, 12 credits hours.

 Tuition and Fees*

All costs of tuition and fees will be paid by the students to the home institution. Corresponding services for these payments will be provided without additional charges by the host institution

Costs

Additional costs include housing, dining, visa processing, passport processing and airfare. 

Host institution may assess addtional fees

*NOTE: Fees are subject to change

 Useful Links

Courses for 2018-2019

 http://udep.edu.pe/internacional/international-exchange-program/