Central and South America

Explore exchange programs in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru.

Brazil, Sao Paulo

Fundação Escola de Comércio Alvares Penteado is an institution devoted to excellence, concerning the formation of qualified professionals with accurate awareness of citizenship and socio-enterprise views.​

Programs

Business Administration, Economics, Advertising, International Relations, Accounting, Public Relations, Communication and Executive Secretariat. English and Portuguese, FECAP offers a unique course to exchange students, WELCOME TO FECAP: speaking Brazilian Portuguese, (no Portuguese language requirements for admission).

Housing

No on-campus housing available. However, there is off-campus accommodation assistance. The university is located only 2 blocks from the metro (subway) line station which is good for everyday travel.

Length of Stay

Visa Requirements

Consulate General in Montreal

Jurisdiction: Provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland-Labrador and Prince Edward

Estimated Costs for Housing and Food

Variable, depending on whether you choose to live in different areas of São Paulo: US$ 850 per month, $450 per month phone, leisure, and Miscellaneous and $130 transportation (metro Lines), $2500 travel and immigration fees.

Chile, Santiago

Universidad Santo Tomas is a prestigious educational institution based on Christian values, committed to its students. committed to its students. Since its creation, UST has been committed to being an institution that provides comprehensive education in the disciplinary, social and values ​​areas, which allows our students to perform and develop comprehensively in the world of work and its environment.

Programs

Social Sciences and Communications; Economics and Business. A level B1 in Spanish language proficiency is required.

Housing 

Off-campus housing is the responsibility of the student, support in finding housing offered through the university.

Length of Stay

Visa Requirements

Montreal Consulate General 1010 Sherbrooke Street West; Suite 710, Montreal, QC, (+1) 514 499 0405 / 9221

Estimated Costs

Basic monthly living expenses (accommodation, food, study materials, leisure) Estimated monthly costs: $1200-$1500 CAD

Ecuador, Quito

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador is based on four principles: social impact, agile administration, sustainability, and holistic development of the human being. PUCE is internationally recognized for the quality of its teachers and students. Its Main Campus is located in the Metropolitan District of Quito.

Programs

Anthropology, Political Sciences, History, International Relations, Sociology, Economics, Communications. The language of instruction is Spanish. Level B1.2 – B2 (CEFR), according to area of studies. If the student does not have the accurate level of Spanish, they will be able to take the Spanish program for foreigners. English instruction within literature program.

Housing

Off-campus housing is the responsibility of the student, or housing through a host family arranged with the university's International Student Mobility Office (monthly cost of program: US$ 700)

Length of Stay

Visa Requirements

Student Temporary Residence Visa

Estimated Costs

Estimated monthly cost of living: US$ 800 (including transportation, food, leisure, personal expenditures), orientation into the university: US$ 90, phone plans: starting at US$ 1 for 1 GB.

Peru, Lima

Universidad de Piura is ranked number 6 in the top ten universities in Peru. The University of Piura is projected to be a benchmark of excellence in higher education in the country. Committed to excellence in teaching and high-quality research. Personalized education, emphasis on problem solving and promote values that serve the community, Universidad de Piura has two campuses, one in Piura and one in Lima.

Programs

Economics, Business, Law, Humanities, Finance (some instruction in English), Journalism, Psychology (Lima campus, students may do service learning or internships as part of therapy program “SONQO”. Language of instruction is Spanish.

Housing

On-campus housing available, off-campus housing is the responsibility of the student.

Length of Stay

Visa Requirements

Consulate General of Peru in Montreal

Jurisdiction: in the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

Estimated Costs

Average Monthly Rent, 1 bedroom apartment: CA$270-433 (depending on what part of the city), Monthly transportation services: CA$30, SIM card/preset data plans: CA$15-20.