Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
University of Lima (Universidad de Lima) is an autonomous non-profit institution aimed at providing higher education, promoting research, and serving the community in order to contribute to Peru’s development. One of its priorities is to train students in ethical standards and democratic principles.
Lima, Peru’s capital, is located on a desert strip between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains. 80km of coastline, no rain, mildtemperatures, and access to the scenic countryside of the Peruvian highlands – what more could you ask for?
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | 1st Semester | March - July |
| Semester 2 | 2nd Semester | August - December |
View ULima academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
ULima has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Full-time study load
5 courses per semester at ULima is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at ULima.
Language
Students wishing to take courses taught in Spanish will need to demonstrate a minimum level of B2 CEFR .
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. You are permitted to select any mix of courses that are available to exchange students.
Find courses
Search the ULima course catalogue.
Contact the Internships and Global Experiences Team for a list of courses taught in English if not published on the host page.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
The University of Lima does not have on-campus housing, but the University can provide assistance and guidance to exchange students searching for private accommodation. Students often stay with
host families or in student boarding houses.
Cost of living
ULima provides a breakdown of typical expenses encountered while studying in Lima.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Basic health insurance to cover accidents is mandatory to study at ULima and students must submit a copy of their insurance policy before their arrival.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
The University of Lima provides further visa and immigration information.
Contact the Embassy of Peru for visa and immigration information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October