Study in Peru 2026: Student Guide

Peru’s academic year varies by institution, so newly arrived students usually need to check the calendar of their chosen university first. The country has 67 universities, with examples including Universidad Marcelino Champagnat, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, and Universidad Andina del Cusco.

Housing for international students is typically arranged after admission, and choices depend on the city and the university. Students should plan around their own campus location and ask early about local options through the university.

Spanish is the main language in daily life, so new arrivals usually need to handle classes, housing, and everyday tasks in Spanish unless their program says otherwise. It helps to sort out basic paperwork, transport, and contact with your university soon after arrival.

Students comparing costs often look at Peru’s lower price level, which was 45% of the US level in 2023. GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity was 15,286 USD, which gives a sense of the broader economic setting for studying there.