Call for Applications: International Exchange Program 2026-2 is Now Open!

From the Academic Office of Institutional Relations (DARI), we are pleased to announce the opening of the International Undergraduate Student Exchange Program 2026-2. This is a unique opportunity for PUCP students to live an academic and cultural experience abroad, broadening both their personal and professional horizons.

📅 Application deadline: September 25, 2025

Main Requirements

• Have completed at least 36 credits of your study plan (including General Studies).

• Have a minimum CRAEst of 50 (in double-degree programs this requirement may vary).

• Submit a simple copy of a language proficiency certificate (intermediate level, if applicable).

• Write a personal motivation letter addressed to your Faculty Dean (max. 1 page).

• Be enrolled at PUCP at the time of application as well as during the semester prior to the exchange.

• For General Studies students: consult with the coordinator of your destination faculty. (Students from Communications, Law, Social Sciences, and Architecture & Urbanism cannot apply from General Studies).

• Double-degree program applicants must first consult with their program coordinator.

• Some faculties may have additional requirements. (Law students should review the specific information available on the portal).

Application Process

1. Review the Undergraduate Exchange Guide.

2. Check the universities with open calls through the Internationalization Portal Search Tool.

3. Go to Campus Virtual → Applications and Services → Academic Procedures → International Student Exchange.

4. Select up to two universities in order of preference.

5. Upload the required documents to the platform.

Benefits of Participating

• Experience a unique opportunity to study abroad.

• Develop an international curriculum with academic, linguistic, and cultural experience.

• Prepare for graduate studies with a more complete academic background.

• Access academic and research resources at different universities around the world.

• Gain personal enrichment by discovering new cultures and realities.

• Build personal, professional, and academic networks at a global level.

DARI Scholarships – Financial Support for Student Mobility

DARI scholarships provide financial assistance to PUCP undergraduate students to participate in international exchange programs, taking into account academic excellence and the student’s financial situation.

• Eligible students will see the scholarship option automatically in their online exchange application on Campus Virtual.

• The scholarship consists of up to USD $5,000 per student for a maximum duration of one semester.

• The number of beneficiaries depends on the available budget each year.

• It is not compatible with other similar external financial benefits.

Requirements:

• Meet all exchange program requirements.

• Have a CRAEst of at least 58.

• Belong to tuition scale levels 1 or 2 (for students admitted before 2017-1) or scales G1, G2, G3 (for students admitted from 2017-1 onwards).

• Scholarships will be awarded in strict order of merit based on CRAEst to those meeting the requirements.

👉 Dare to take the next step in your education!
An international exchange not only transforms your university experience, but also opens doors to new opportunities worldwide.