Peru

Country Statistics

Population: 31,036,656 (July 2017 est.)
Ethnic Groups: Amerindian 45%, Mestixo (mixed Amerindian and white) 37%, White 15%, Other 3%
Religions: Roman Catholic 81%, Evangelical 12%, Other 7%
Languages: Spanish (official) 84%, Quechua (official) 13%, Aymara (official) 2%, Other 1%
Area: 1,285,216 sq km (slightly smaller than Alaska)
Government Type: Presidential Republic
National Capital: Lima
Currency: Nuevo Sol (Pen)

Educational System

Academic Baccalaureate
Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato Académico

Grades 9-11

Bachelor’s Degree Bachiller	4-6 years
Licenciaturea • Licenciado for males • Licenciada for females	4-5 years
Master’s Degree Magister/Maestro	2 years
Doctorate Doctorado	2 years

Grading Policy

All Levels

Reported Grade (Translation)	US Equivalent
14.0 – 20.0 Excelente (Excellent)	A
12.0 – 13.9 Bueno (Good)	B
11.0 – 11.9 Aprobado (Pass)	C
0.0 – 10.9 Reprobado (Fail)	F

IU Placement Recommendations

Academic Baccalaureate

1-3 years undergraduate study
Bachelor’s Degree program when a graduation certificate was not obtained

Bachelor's Degree with graduation certificate obtained
Licenciaturea with degree obtained

Required Academic Records

Secondary School Transcript
Academic Baccalaureate

Bachelor’s Degree Transcript
- Of a completed degree program
Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
OR
Licenciaturea Transcript
- Of a completed degree program
Licenciaturea Certificate

Peru

Peru

Country Statistics

Educational System

Secondary

Postsecondary

Grading Policy

All Levels

IU Placement Recommendations

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Transfer

Graduate

Required Academic Records

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