Universidad del Pacífico

Characterized by having the highest academic degrees and recognized research capabilities, the authorities of Universidad del Pacífico have extensive professional and intellectual development that favors the learning experience of students.​

About


The University of the Pacific (UP) is a private Peruvian university located in the district of Jesus Maria in the city of Lima. It was founded on 28 of February 1962. At that time, a group of personalities from the business sector founded the University as a center for education and research


The university focuses on the areas of Economics, Institutional and Business Management and Law. The university has 5 undergraduate faculties and 11 postgraduate programs.

Accommodation & Expenses


  • Housing in Lima is varied and offers options and costs that cater to the students' specific needs. In order to access this service, students must email incoming@up.edu.pe.The accommodation main options are:
  • Student houses –One of the favorite options for international students as it allows them to share housing with other classmates.
  • Generally, the houses offer basic services and have room for six or more students, with a monthly cost of US$ 250 to US$ 350 per person.
  • Family houses – There is a list of families offering housing to international students. The monthly fee includes housing, basic services (utilities, TV-cable and Internet) and one or two meals a day.
  • Apartments - A shared apartment in terms of cost can range between US$ 280 and US$ 350 a month per student.
  • Monthly housing fees range from 350 US$ to 450US$. Estimated Food costs are US$ 7 per day (about US$ 210 a month) and transportation, depending on the means of transportation, varies between US$ 0.40 to US$ 5.60 a day.
  • Study materials are not expensive. To cover photocopies, reading material and assignments, you will need around US$ 40. You will spend about US$ 70 a month on extra services. In total, the cost of living in Lima is approximately US$ 788 per month.

Location & Facilities


  • Lima is the capital of Peru. It is located in the central coast of the country, and is the site of the main powers of the state. Lima was the seat of the Spanish rule during 300 years, and as such it has wonderful churches, cloisters and monasteries that are worth a visit. The arrival of modernity didn’t transform the historic center, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site.
  • Lima is also the best place to try the wonderful Peruvian cuisine, which has a huge variety of ingredients from coast, mountain and Amazon regions. Fish and seafood restaurants are therefore worth the time, and inexpensive.