International Studies Office

 


 The Program Home Stay Program Term Session Summer Session Applying UVa In Peru Home Universidad Catolica 		  SUMMER SESSION COST

The estimated program fee is $4,950.00. The program fee will cover the following items:

  • Non-refundable application fee of $100.00.
  • Airfare from Miami to Lima and back
  • Reception at the Lima airport and transportation to local housing .
  • Initial two-day, one-night excursion with the group and Program Directors.
  • Tuition, maximum of 6 credits, including most course materials.
  • Accommodation with a local family including all meals except in-session weekday lunches.
  • Lunch Monday through Friday at the Universidad Católica.
  • Excursions and cultural activities organized by the Universidad Católica.
  • Administrative fee.

The program fee does not include insurance, incidentals, the cost of acquiring a valid passport, airport taxes, or the cost of non-program excursions, extra-curricular activities or the optional excursion to Cusco, Machu Picchu, and either Madre de Dios or Puno and Arequipa.

Though the Universidad Católica has a Student Health Service offering basic and emergency services, students are responsible for their health insurance coverage while abroad and in the program. Students are most strongly advised to inquire with their health insurance providers and to make sure that they are adequately covered while in Perú. Students are also strongly advised to obtain travel insurance covering them against loss of personal property while in Perú.

The UVa Program in Perú Refund Policy and the University of Virginia International Program Emergency Cancellation Policy are available upon request.

The total cost of the optional excursion to Cusco , Machu Picchu , and either Madre de Dios or Puno and Arequipa , including lodging, most meals, all tours and airfares is approximately $980.00, depending on airfares.

Summer Session applicants please apply with all required documents (see the Application Procedure section below) by April 5, 2008 . Please address all inquiries and send all mail to:

UVa Program in Perú
c/o International Studies Office, 200 Minor Hall
P.O. Box 400165
University of Virginia
Charlottesville , VA 22904-4165

MBC students please note: Mary Baldwin College students should contact Dr. Ivy Arbulú ( iarbulu@mbc.edu ; Carpenter/Academic 215) regarding application to the program.

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