Latin America
- HPU has partner schools in Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru
- AIFS offers programs in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Ecuador
- API offers programs in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, and Cuba
- CIEE offers a wide range of programs in Latin America in locations such as Argentina, Bonaire, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru
- SIT offers field-based programs in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru
- Please note that HPU Study Abroad requires one semester of college level Spanish before studying in a Spanish-speaking country.
Partner Schools in Latin America
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Located in Rio de Janiero, PUC-Rio is a private, non-profit Catholic University. It was created in 1941 with a few hundred students on a small campus. Over the years PUC-Rio has grown. Today university has 10,000 undergraduate students and 2,500 graduate students. The university has expanded its campus with student facilities. There are four libraries and a modern computer center. Close to campus there are a variety of shops and restaurants.
Academics and Classes
Areas of Study- Culture, Literature, Business, Design, Civilization, History, and more.
*Pre-Term Portuguese Language Class available and reccommended. Please see dates below*
Credits: Full time courseload = 2-3 courses + Portuguese as a second language = 16-20 credits
Program Dates
Fall Pre-Term Portuguese Class: July 14th - August 8th
Fall Term: August - December
Spring Pre-Term Portuguese Class: January 29th - February 26th
Spring Term: March - July
Academic Calendar
Deadlines
You must submit the HPU Study Abroad Application and the application for your host university or program.
HPU Study Abroad Application Process, Requirements, and Deadlines
PUC Rio Application Deadlines: Fall Term: May 15, Spring Term: October 15
HOUSING
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Cost
This is an exchange partner school. Students will pay their regular tuition directly to HPU using and financial aid, scholarships. Housing, travel, and other costs are arranged separately. Cost of living calculator
About
Founded in 1964, Universidade Do Sul De Santa Catarina (UNISUL) is a prestigious private university, situated in the south of Brazil in the state of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis. It has four campuses located on the island of Florianópolis. UNISUL has about 25,000 students attending over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs. The undergraduate student exchange program was initiated with UNISUL in 2004.
Academics and Classes
Areas of Study- Economics, Culture, History, Tourism Management,Business,Anthropology, Marketing, , and more.
Course Search
Credits: Full time courseload= 5 classes
Program Dates
Fall Term: August - December
Spring Term: February - July
Deadlines
You must submit the HPU Study Abroad Application and the application for your host university or program.
HPU Study Abroad Application Process, Requirements, and Deadlines
UNISUL Application Deadlines: Fall Term: June 5th, Spring Term: November 1st
HOUSING
UNISUL does not provide on campus housing, but they can help to provide you with resources to find housing, which generally costs between $100-$400 USD per month. costs
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Cost
This is an exchange partner school. Students will pay their regular tuition directly to HPU using and financial aid, scholarships. Housing, travel, and other costs are arranged separately.
About
Universidade do vale do itajai (UNIVALI) was established in 1964 in Itajai, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The university has many external campuses all over Santa Catarina with large student body of thirty thousand students. UNIVALI appreciates diverse cultures. They exemplify this, by having a culturally diverse student body. Students will be exposed to Brazilian culture during their study abroad in Brazil. In addition, UNIVALI University offers facilities such as computer labs, library, and sport facilities.
Website
Academics and Classes
Areas of Study
Course Search
Credits: Full time courseload = 20 credits
Program Dates
Fall Term: August - December
Spring Term: March - July
Academic Calendar
Deadlines
You must submit the HPU Study Abroad Application and the application for your host university or program.
HPU Study Abroad Application Process, Requirements, and Deadlines
UNIVALI Application Deadlines: Fall Term: July 15, Spring Term: December 1
HOUSING
VISA
Cost
This is an exchange partner school. Students will pay their regular tuition directly to HPU using and financial aid, scholarships. Housing, travel, and other costs are arranged separately.
About
La Universidad de San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is located in Cumbaya, about 30 minutes from Quito, Ecuador. USFQ is the only fully private university that has been recognized as category A in Ecuador, placing it among the most highly ranked universities in the country. The school has a small student body, just around 4000 students (undergrad and grad combined), but offers a number of courses in Liberal Arts, Environmental Science, Business, Administration, and International Relations to name a few. USFQ also offers special semester-long programs like their environmental-oriented one at the Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts and Sciences.
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Academics and Classes
Areas of Study
Course Search Be sure to click the checkbox "Mostrar sólo cursos en Inglés" to see classes offered in English
Credits: Full Time Courseload = 4 classes/ 12 credits
Language Requirement: 4 semesters of college level Spanish
Program Dates
Fall Term: August - December
Spring Term: January - May
Academic Calendar
Deadlines
You must submit the HPU Study Abroad Application and the application for your host university or program.
HPU Study Abroad Application Process, Requirements, and Deadlines
USFQ Application Deadlines: Fall Term: June 1, Spring Term: October 25
HOUSING
VISA
Cost
This is and exchange partner school. Students will pay their regular tuition to HPU using any financial aid, scholarships. Housing, travel, and other costs are arranged separately.
About
USFQ Galapagos Program offers students from across the world the highest-quality academic experience and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study at the Galapagos Islands. Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ hosts an exciting International Semester Program in our campus located in the Puerto Baquerizo Moreno town on San Cristobal island, which will provide classroom and laboratory facilities. You will be an active part of a leading academic and research community where you will study and work alongside professors who are experts in their fields. USFQ Galápagos promotes conservation in the Galápagos Islands through education and research. For over a decade, USFQ has organized courses and workshops in the Galápagos, bringing professors from around the world to teach international and local students in one of the most pristine natural laboratories in the world.
Website
Academics and Classes
Areas of Study
Course Search
Credits: Full Time Courseload = 15 credits
Program Dates
Fall Term: August - December
Spring Term: January - May
Academic Calendar
Deadlines
You must submit the HPU Study Abroad Application and the application for your host university or program.
HPU Study Abroad Application Process, Requirements, and Deadlines
USFQ Galapagos Application Deadlines: Fall Term: May 1, Spring Term: September 25
HOUSING
More Housing Info
VISA
Cost
This is an exchange partner school. Students will pay their regular tuition to HPU using any financial aid, scholarships. Housing, travel, and other costs are arranged separately.
In addition to paying HPU tuition, there is a program fee that includes a homestay (housing and meals).
About
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) located in Lima the capital city of Peru, proudly touts the unique entrepreneurial and global perspective of its faculty. Students can expect a mix of theory and practice in the class room, as USIL applies students’ lessons through the practical application of case study. Along with undergraduate work, this university also offers business-oriented graduate programs to international exchange students. In particular, USIL provides course work for an MBA program and an MS in Management.
Website
Usil Guide for International Students
Academics and Classes
Areas of Study
Credits: Full Time Courseload = 20 credits
Program Dates
Fall Term: August - December
Spring Term: March - July
Academic Calendar- See Guide for International Students
Deadlines
You must submit the HPU Study Abroad Application and the application for your host university or program.
HPU Study Abroad Application Process, Requirements, and Deadlines
USIL Nomination Deadlines: Fall Term: April 12, Spring Term: November 3
USIL Application Deadlines: Fall Term: May 10, Spring Term: November 17
HOUSING
VISA- See Guide for International Students
Cost
This is an exchange partner school. Students will pay their regular tuition to HPU using any financial aid, scholarships. Housing, travel, and other costs are arranged separately.