Description

Looking for an affordable program in that allows you to complete academic major, minor and general education requirements? KEI offers low cost, high quality customizable programs in Lima and Cuzco with a wide selection of courses (in English and Spanish) and internships in the following disciplines:

* Spanish Language & Peruvian-Inca Studies (Lima & Cuzco)
* Business, Law & Diplomacy (Lima & Cuzco)
* Computer Science & Information Systems (Cuzco)
* Education & Educational Psychology (Cuzco)
* Environmental Studies & Management (Cuzco)
* Journalism, Communications & Media (Cuzco)
* Psychology, Sociology & Behavior (Cuzco)
* Science, Mathematics & Engineering (Cuzco)
* Tourism & Hospitality Management (Cuzco)
* Visual, Digital & Animation Arts (Cuzco)
* Architecture & Urban Planning (Cuzco)

KEI is ideal for students looking for an affordable program at a reputable university in South America. Students have the option of studying in Lima, Cuzco or both location. Lima is Peru's political and economic center. Located on the coast, it offers easy access to beaches and a multitude of attractions. Cuzco is situated in the Andes Mountains and serves as the gateway to Machu Picchu. Cuzco is a historic city that served as the capital of the Incas and the main administrative center for the Spanish. Visit the KEI website or contact our program advisers for more information.

Highlights

Host University:
Students study at the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL). In Lima, the University is situated on a modern campus in La Molina. The satellite campus in Cuzco is situated in a historic building that was part of the Inca palace and later used by Spanish nobility.

* 5,000 students; mostly from Peru and South America
* Small classes; close student-faculty interaction

Room & Board
Students have the option of living in a resident hall or with a host family (includes partial meals). Student life revolves around campus events, sports, cultural excursions and social activities. Peru has much to offer. Inca ruins, colonial architecture, beaches, Amazon Rain Forest, Andes Mountains, welcoming people, entertainment, nightlife and world-class sports are just a few examples.

Excursions:
* Lima City Tour
* Pachacamac (pre-Inca ruins)
* Paracas Natural Reserve
* Cuzco City Tour
* Machu Picchu
* Amazon Rainforest (optional)

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Semester: USD 8,950; Summer: USD 4,950

Program Fees Include:

- Tuition & Campus Fees
- Internship/Community Service Placement
- Program Transcripts (USIL and an accredited university in the USA)
- Access to Campus Facilities & Services
- Housing (Partial meals in Cuzco and with host family)
- Cultural Excursions
- Student Advising
- Pre-Departure Packet
- On-Site Support
- On-Site Orientation
- Airport Welcome & Transfer
- Medical & Travel Insurance
- Mobile Telephone

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Guest House
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

KEI grants ranging from USD 500 to USD 2000 per term are available. Awards are based on merit and need.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement

The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded

1997