Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

UPCH is a private non-profit university located in Lima, Peru. It was named in honor of Cayetano Heredia, one of the eminent Peruvian physicians of the 19th century. It is considered one of the top medical schools in Peru.

Find out more at UPCH's webpage

Please note:

This agreement is currently under development. Any student who applies to go on an exchange here must select at least one other partner.
Language requirements may exist at this partner. Please ensure you can meet these.
Owing to the medical specialism of the university only a limited choice of modules may be appropriate. Please ensure you meet any prerequisites for these modules.

Number of places available: 2 full year places

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia website
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia exchange website
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia factsheet (link opens a PDF document)
Exchange office contact: durin@oficinas-upch.pe

Dates

Semester dates: March - July and August - January

Programme Information

The normal study load of full-time students should be TBC credits of undergraduate courses per semester.

Course Catalogue Plans – University Directorate of Academic Management (cayetano.edu.pe)

Academic Requirements

Language Requirements

UPCH teaches in Spanish.

Supporting Documents Required

Letter of Motivation indicating the reasons for making your exchange.
Academic Transcript.
Passport-size photo with white background in jpg format.
Copy of passport.
Cover letter from Durham University indicating the courses you wish to take at UPCH.

Accommodation

University Accommodation is a facility provided by (UPCH) to overseas visitors who will be in the country for short periods Hospedaje universitario UPCH.pdf - Google Drive

For more information about the Cayetano University Accommodation and other lodging alternatives in Lima, write to durin@oficinas-upch.pe