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Winter 1 2009 (Jan 29, 2009 to May 23, 2009)

Catalog Code: IMCW1109

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University of Belgrano

Universidad de Belgrano
Universidad de Belgrano

The University of Belgrano (UB) is a private institution that was founded in 1964. The UB's goals are to provide high-quality education, to promote research in all disciplines, and to foster the social and cultural development of the community. After more than thirty years of continuous growth, the University of Belgrano now has thirteen schools devoted to both undergraduate and graduate education in several fields. More than 14,000 students are enrolled in 33 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate programs. The University offers month, summer, semester and year language programs for international studies.

The University itself is situated in a lovely urban area surrounded by parks and residential neighborhoods. Nearby is the commercial center of Belgrano, a suburb in northeast Buenos Aires, only a quick subway or bus-ride away from downtown Buenos Aires.

University of the Pacific

Students take class in both of the two buildings pictured (Buildings A and B). There is a rooftop cafeteria located on top of Building B.
Students take class in both of the two buildings pictured (Buildings A and B). There is a rooftop cafeteria located on top of Building B.
ISA students will attend the University of the Pacific, which is the most prestigious in Peru in its fields of specialization: economics and business administration. The University of the Pacific was established in 1962 and currently has an enrollment of 1,600 undergraduate students. The university hosts students from over forty international universities, primarily from Europe. The UP is a highly technological university; all classes have Internet access and multimedia equipment. The distinguished reputation of the University of the Pacific is exemplified in the numerous books, articles, and study guides published by UP professors. In addition to the regular courses, students in the fall, winter, and year programs can participate in extracurricular activities such as: folkloric dance, guitar, painting, theater, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and more.