If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
2026 Internship and Study Abroad in Peru
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Lima, Peru
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| Course # |
SA 10340
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2026 |
05/11/26 to 07/10/26
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| Summer 2026 |
05/11/26 to 06/19/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Program Structure
For Six-Week Participants of Study Abroad Program?
Lima : May 11 to June 19, 2026
For Ten-Week Participants with Internships and Study Abroad Program?
Lima : May 11 to July 10, 2026
For activities of previous year's program: please go to the facebook Purdue Global Internship in Lima, Peru: https://www.facebook.com/Boilers.in.Lima
Do you want an internship? Have you ever wanted to study abroad? Why not do both at the same time! Purdue Students are invited to take part in the 2026 Lima Internship and Study Abroad Program in Lima, Peru. 10-week participants are guaranteed an internship abroad with companies and organizations interested in working with Purdue students .
Knowledge of Spanish level 10100 is strongly recommended, and higher levels are welcomed. You will have the opportunity to complete up to nine credit hours in Spanish language, South American culture, and course credits for your internship. In addition to gaining on-the-job work experience and Purdue course credits, you will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit Machu Picchu and explore other historic sites in Peru.
Academic Credit
Classes
12 credit hours for 10-week participants and 9 credit hours for 6-week participants:
*Please note that program directors are willing to work with students on independent study courses as part of this program.
Immediate Internship Opportunities (First come first serve)
Lima Internship and Study Abroad has intership opportunities for almost all Purdue majors. Prof. No will work with each individual participant to match an internship placement.
Eligibility
Motivated Purdue Undergraduate Students (from all campuses, including West Lafayette and the other regional campuses)
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
- A -- 6 weeks: approximately $6,500 (Purdue Study Abroad fees and International Health Insurance included) ESTIMATED
6-week program offers
- professional internship tailored to your career interest with some of Lima's top companies
- guest lectures and networking with Peruvian business leaders, and Purdue Alumni
- hotel accommodations (triple or double occupancy) for the first week of the program, and then living with a host family in Lima.
- 9 credits - tuition is included in the total cost
- all excursion entrance fees and transportation for Machu Picchu, Cusco, Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Church of San Francisco, and House of Literature
- farewell reception
2. B. after 6 weeks, you can extend 4 addtional weeks: approximately $2,300 (Purdue Study Abroad fees and International Health Insurance included) ESTIMATED
10-week program includes:
- professional internship tailored to your career interest with some of Lima's top companies
- guest lectures and networking with Peruvian business leaders, and Purdue Alumni
- hotel accommodations (triple or double occupancy) for the first week of the program, and then living with a host family in Lima.
- 12 credits - tuition is included in the total cost
- all excursion entrance fees and transportation for Machu Picchu, Cusco, Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Church of San Francisco, and House of Literature
- farewell reception
Airfare and any additional personal travel or expenditures (daily commute to internship) are not included.
**A $500 deposit is required to secure your internship placement. This amount will be credited towards the payment of your program fees. The non-refundable deposit will be applied to the total cost of the program. You must make this payment online: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/resource/DepositOnline.pdf
Application Deadline
New Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Application process
All applicants will meet one on one with Prof. S. No to interview for a position on the program. The applicants will also submit their resume and 1 letter of recommendation along with their Study Abroad application through the Purdue Study Abroad website.
If approved for an internship, the applicant will secure his/her placement on the program by submitting the $500 deposit. The first 25 approved students who submit deposits are guaranteed a position in the program.
We are still accepting applications. if you have any question, please contact Professor No at sno1@purdue.edu
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
