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Study in PeruA guide for Indian students

Strong research university and unique fields — but very limited in English.

Indian students
negligible
mainly exchange/research; English scarce
Top university
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (QS ~#420)
Language
Spanish; English largely exchange/research only
Post-study work
Work permit via a job offer; no dedicated post-study work visa
Safety rating
6.5/10
Generally OK in cities — take care
Currency
Peruvian Sol (PEN)

01 Why Indian students choose Peru

02 Top universities & their pull for India

English-taught programmes only (mostly postgraduate/research and select business schools). QS World University Rankings 2026; QS World University Rankings 2026 (focus on the QS top 500); “~” indicates an approximate rank.ldquo;~QS World University Rankings 2026 (focus on the QS top 500); “~” indicates an approximate rank.rdquo; = approximate rank.

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)

QS ~#420

pucp.edu.pe

Peru's top university; some English-taught/exchange courses and research.

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

QS ~#900

unmsm.edu.pe

The Americas' oldest university; mostly Spanish.

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

Health/research

cayetano.edu.pe

Strong in health & tropical-disease research, some in English.

03 Post-study work options

English-taught fields
Limited — mainly research, exchange and select graduate courses (archaeology, mining, health, environment).
Work route
No dedicated post-study visa; a job offer secures a work permit.
Honest note
English-taught full degrees are scarce; best suited to funded research/exchange.
Bottom line: Work permit via a job offer; no dedicated post-study work visa.

04 ROI calculator

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Very low cost; value lies in niche research and the cultural experience, not local salaries.
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05 Indian student voices

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06 Notable Indian alumni

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07 Living there — the metrics that matter

☸Religion & worship

Catholic majority; very small Indian community.

🍛Food for Indians

Limited Indian food (Lima has a few); vegetarian doable; world-renowned local cuisine.

🤝People & language

Warm and hospitable; Spanish essential outside research settings.

🛡Safety

OK in main city/student areas; take care with petty crime and certain regions.

🌤Climate

Coast, Andes and Amazon — hugely varied.

💰Cost of living

Very low — among the cheapest in the region.

⏱Work while studying

Permitted within visa rules.

🛂Student visa

Student visa.