The Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL) Extension Center is located in Cusco, which is in the southeastern part of the country and about an hour flight away from Lima.
Students take Spanish classes or coursework in English in a stunning 16th century building with ancient Incan stones lining the walls which is a short walk from the center square. In addition to classrooms and administrative offices, the school offers WI-FI, a computer lab, student lounge and courtyard. The USIL Cusco Extension Center also has a strong focus on volunteering and service learning allowing students to connect and give back to their adoptive community.
The CCIS - USIL Cusco program receives support from the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University.
This program is open to students of all programs of study. In order to participate, students must be at least 18 years of age with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher.
Each course is worth 3-4 credits. Students will enroll in 12 - 15 credits for the semester program and 6 credits per session during the summer program. The course offerings include Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Spanish. Students with an advanced level may enroll in Latin American Literature instructed in Spanish.
Check out the Cusco course catalog!
Students take courses in USIL’s International Center, which is housed in a 16th century building with ancient Incan stones lining the classroom walls. Students will take several courses, some of which are taught in English and others in Spanish. Classes are small and interactive, providing students with more personalized attention from the instructors.
Students have two different housing options. The first option includes living in shared, furnished apartments at La Casa de Don Ignacio, a student residence conveniently located near the central square, Plaza de Armas, which is close to many stores and restaurants. The student residence offers all the amenities a student would need such as 24-hour front desk, medical assistance, airport pick-up upon arrival and departure, wireless internet, computer room, dining room, TV, laundry service and safe deposit box. Students living at Casa Don Ignacio will also enjoy daily breakfast served in the dining room. Decorated in Incan-style furniture and bright colors, the Casa Don Ignacio provides students with a pleasant place to stay during their time in Cusco.
The second choice is the homestay option which allows students to live with a local Peruvian family. Students are usually provided their own room and three meals a day, seven days a week. Often times there is another student living in the house which allows them to work on homework together or share in the expense of taking the 10-15 minute, approximately $1.20 taxi ride to downtown. Students will be picked up from the airport in Cusco by their host families and will be dropped off at the airport upon departure. There is onsite support in Cusco to ensure students are happy and healthy in their accommodations.
Fall 2019
- Program with housing at La Casa Don Ignacio w/breakfast: $9,430 CCIS members/ $9,830 non-members
- Program with homestay w/3 meals daily: $9,430 CCIS members/ $9,830 non-members
Spring 2020
- Program with housing at La Casa Don Ignacio w/breakfast: TBD CCIS members/ TBD non-members
- Program with homestay w/3 meals daily: TBD CCIS members/ TBD non-members
Summer 2020 Sessions I or II
- Program with housing at La Casa Don Ignacio w/breakfast: TBD CCIS members/ TBD non-members
- Program with homestay w/3 meals daily: TBD CCIS members TBD non-members
*Note: All CCIS-Broward College Study Abroad Programs have a non-refundable program deposit of $300 due two weeks after official acceptance. The deposit is applied towards the total cost of the program.
Cost Includes: Tuition and administrative fees, housing in shared room at La Casa Don Ignacio with breakfast or homestay with 3 meals daily, airport pick-up, library access, tutoring services, university ID, orientation and welcome ceremony upon arrival at USIL, service-learning program, and mandatory CISI international health insurance.
Cost Does Not Include: Airfare (approx. $1,200 round-trip), meals if living in Casa Don Ignacio (lunch and dinner, approx. $300 per month), public transportation (approx. $100 per month), textbooks (approx. $10-$50).
*All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification.*
- Broward College degree-seeking students who participate in the semester program automatically receive a $700 discount.
- The USIL Cusco Semester program is eligible for the William E. Greene Study Abroad Scholarship. This scholarship is available to Broward College degree-seeking students.
- The USIL Cusco Summer program is eligible for the Broward College Honors Grant for Study Abroad. This grant is available to Broward College degree-seeking students who are active members of the Honors College at BC.
- The USIL Cusco Summer program is eligible for the Kimberly Green LACC scholarship. Offered with the support of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University. This scholarship is available to Broward College students, students from community and state colleges throughout the U.S. and minority-serving institutions.
- Additional scholarships are available to students through external organizations. Please review our Scholarships and Funding page for more information
Students attending Florida State Colleges and Universities outside of Broward College are eligible for a $300 discount for semester and summer programs.
Applicants who are not degree-seeking students at Broward College should inquire with the international programs office at their home institution regarding scholarships available to them.
Fall 2019
Program Dates: August 8 - November 30 , 2019
Application Deadline: June 28, 2019
Spring 2020
Program Dates: TBC
Application Deadline: TBC
Summer 2020 - Session I
Program Dates: TBC
Application Deadline: TBC
Summer 2020 - Session II
Program Dates: TBC
Application Deadline: TBC
Broward students should make an appointment prior to applying to meet with the Study Abroad & Global Engagement Coordinator. Appointments can be made by emailing abroad@broward.edu or calling (954) 201-7709