Exchange Program | Incoming Students
International students from our partner or non-partner higher education institutions are welcome to study for one term at Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Undergraduate programs
The academic calendar opens twice a year:
- ♦ 1st term (March– August) - Spring
- ♦ 2nd term (August – December) - Fall
| IMPORTANT DATES - 2025 | Peruvian summer and autumn Term | Peruvian winter and spring Term |
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Academic Calendar First day of classes Last day of classes (including final exams) |
March – July 2025 Monday 24, March 2025 Saturday 19, July 2025 |
August – December 2025 |
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Nomination process Starts - Ends |
September 16 – October 17, 2024 |
February 17 – March 16, 2025 |
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Application process Starts - Ends |
October 18 – November 14, 2024 | March 17 – April 18, 2025 |
| Acceptance Letter to be issued by UTEC | November 21, 2024 | April 25, 2025 |
| Visa process - information requested deadline | December 20, 2024 | May 11, 2025 |
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Mandatory Orientation Days No charge |
March 5,2025 | August 7,2025 |
| *Transcripts to be released | September 2025 | January 2026 |
Expected arrival date: Two weeks before the semester starts.
HOW TO APPLY?
The international students that are interested in study one term at UTEC must to follow the instructions:
- 1. FOR PARTNER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS - NOMINATION
Nomination deadline: October 17, 2024 (Spring semester)
All the international students must be nominated by their home higher education institutions. The responsible of the mobility program will complete this form. For more information contact us at exchange@utec.edu.pe
Undergraduate Programs:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Data Sciences
- Business Management and Digital
- Information Systems
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2. FOR NOMINATED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Application deadline: November 14, 2024 (Spring semester)
After being nominated by their home higher education institution, international students will receive by e-mail a link to start their application process.
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3. INCOMING EXCHANGE PROGRAM - APPLICATION PROCESS
All the international students should be in good academic standing in their home higher education institution (Minimum of 3.00 GPA or equivalent in their home university). During the application process, the international students will be asked to submit the following documents:
- ► Official transcripts of records, including the list of courses that applicants are currently enrolled
- ► Curriculum Vitae/Resume (in English)
- ► Passport Copy - data sheet of personal information
- ► Proof of language proficiency (if applicable)
*(if the international student is a not native Spanish speaker and he/she wants to take courses in Spanish at UTEC) at least an Spanish level B1 certificate or an Affidavit indicating that he/she listens, reads, writes and speaks the language very well to take courses in that language will be requested.
*(if the international student is a not native English speaker and he/she wants to take courses in English at UTEC) at least an English level B1 certificate or an Affidavit indicating that he/she listens, reads, writes and speaks the language very well to take courses in that language will be requested.
- ► Photocopy of bank statement, proof of financial resources (A copy or the original international student’s or parent’s deposit account statement is enough) for a minimum of $ 4,000 dollars to cover expenses in Lima
- ► 1 qualified photo in JPEG Format
- ► UTEC learning agreement form duly fill out and signed
- ► Copy of international health insurance valid in Peruvian territory during all the mobility program
Acceptance letter
Once the international student has completed and submitted the requested information he/she will receive the acceptance letter.
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4. VISA PROCESS
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Visa process - information requested deadline December 20, 2024
The international students will be asked to sending the following information for request the corresponding student visa
- - Round-trip tickets
- - Address of your accommodation in Lima
- - Indicate the country and the city of the Peruvian Consulate where you will pick up your visa.
List of Peruvian Consulates Abroad http://www.consulado.pe/paginas/Inicio.aspx *
*Only in Spanish versionGRADING SYSTEM
In the Peruvian higher education system grades goes from 0 to 20, considering 20 as the highest grade and 11 is the minimum passing grade.
| UTEC Grade |
Percentage of Achivement |
Grade |
US/Canada Grading System |
Description | Evaluation criteria |
| 18-20 | 90% - 100% | A | 4.0 | Very Good | Very good performance with minor errors |
| 15 – 17,9 | 75% – 89% | B | 3.0 | Good | Above the average but with some errors |
| 12,5 – 14,9 | 60% – 74% | C | 2.0 | Satisfactory | Fair but with some shortcomings |
| 11 – 12,4 | 50% - 59% | D | 1.0 | Sufficient |
Meets the minimum criteria but has significant shortcomings |
| 0 – 10,9 | 0% - 49% | F | 0.0 | Fail | Considerable further work required |
COURSE LOAD
The course load at UTEC is expressed in credits. Most courses are worth 3 or 4 UTEC credits.
The two credit courses are electives and some are called (seminars)
Each term includes 15-weeks of classes plus 1-week of final exams, therefore.
- ► A two (2) UTEC credits course has a total of thirty (30) contact hours, plus 2 hours of exam during one term.
- ► A three (3) UTEC credits course has a total of thirty (45) contact hours, plus 2 hours of exam during one term.
- ► A four (4) UTEC credits course has a total of thirty (60) contact hours, plus 2 hours of exam during one term.
- ► A five (5) UTEC credits course has a total of thirty (75) contact hours, plus 2 hours of exam during one term.
International students usually take between 3 to 5 courses per term, which means full time dedication to studies at UTEC.
| CREDIT PER COURSE | 3 to 4 UTEC credits (depending on the number of hours per week) |
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| Minimum course load | 12 UTEC credits |
| Maximum course load | 20 UTEC credits |
The minimum number of UTEC credits to take is 12 and the maximum is 20.
COURSES OFFER IN ENGLISH
*You can also request for the list of courses in Spanish to the following email: exchange@uetc.edu.pe
Foundational Engineering Courses
Projetcs, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Humanities, Art & Social Science (HASS)
Energy Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Data Science
Industrial Engineering
Bioengineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Foundational Engineering Courses
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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Differential Equations (2025-1) |
Spring | 3 | English |
This course is designed to develop students' skills in understanding and applying mathematical models to solve real-world problems using differential equations. Key topics include first and second-order ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, and linear systems of equations. Students will engage in active and collaborative learning through theoretical sessions and practical problem-solving exercises. Applications explored in the course range from population growth and Newton's cooling law to mechanical and electrical systems modeled by differential equations. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems in engineering and computing using differential equations. |
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General Chemistry (2025-1) |
Spring | 4 | English | This introductory course in general chemistry is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in fundamental chemical principles. It covers essential topics such as the classification of matter, atomic theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, solutions, and the behavior of gases. The course emphasizes the role of chemistry in various fields of engineering and its application to solve contemporary problems. Through theoretical lessons and case-based learning, students will develop problem-solving skills and the ability to apply chemical concepts in engineering contexts. |
Projetcs, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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| EG0013 | Real Life Experience | Spring and Fall | 8 | English and Spanish |
Brief description of the course content: This is a 4th year course available to senior international students from partner universities to conduct research under the supervision of UTEC faculty members who are experts in their field. Students gain hands-on research experience collaborating under the leading of an expert in topics related to engineering and technology. Therefore, students must complete 30 hours per week or 480 hours over one semester. This is a full-time or "exclusive dedication" course, however, students could take additional courses, if their schedule allows.
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Humanities, Art & Social Science (HASS)
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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| GH0023 | Business Communication | Spring and Fall | 2 | English | Corporate communication course which aims to prepare the student to be able to accurately communicate in a business environment |
Energy Engineering
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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| Sports Engineering (2025-1 and 2025-2) | Spring and Fall | 4 | English | The course is theoretical in nature and focuses on the conception, design and manufacture of sports equipment. Sports engineers work in almost all sports and create designs that meet specialized specifications to improve the performance, safety and durability of sports products. The course addresses foot-ground interfaces (footwear), striking implements and personal fitness equipment, and each unit is introduced through a discussion of the relevant kinesiological and biomechanical aspects. | |
| Biomass and Geothermal Energy (2025-1 and 2025-2) | Spring and Fall | 4 | English | This course includes the theoretical and practical study of two sources of non-conventional renewable energy in the Peruvian and international context: Energy from biomass and geothermal energy; to include their definitions, the sources and the energy production process (with emphasis on electricity generation), the related environmental and socioeconomic aspects, the strengths and weaknesses of their application, the applicable national legislation, as well as the potential national. and internationally for its promotion. |
Mechanical Engineering
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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Selected topics in Mechanical Engineering (2025-1 and 2025-2) |
Spring and Fall | 4 | English |
One of the most important aspects of the development of these new areas as biomechanics is that it better foreshadows human relations with the environment. Prosthesis is the field dedicated to replacing lost organs for new ones: artificial arms, legs, etc. The orthosis, on the other hand, is the field dedicated to improving the performance of an organ that is present but not working very well: knee / hip implants, reconstruction of ligaments, etc. This second part is probably more important in this course due to the incidence of falls / slips in the elderly. This course is about the mechanics of life. We cover the basic principles of mechanics, such as work, power and energy storage, and some of the basic material properties that allow living things not to only hold, but also push the body forward when walking, running and jump. The course introduces students to the concepts of mechanics that are apply to human movement. The student must understand the principles mechanical and anatomical that govern movement and develop the ability to link the structure and biomaterials of the human body with its function from a mechanical perspective. At the end of this course, it is desired that each student can: 1) describe, apply and quantify linear characteristics and angles of movement with precise mechanical and anatomical terminology and well defined; 2)apply the quantitative relationships between angular motion and linear of a rotating body; and effect between force and linear-angular momentum; 3) apply concepts of tissue mechanics, and 4) apply and explain the "potential interaction” (affordance) which means a biomechanics based on the behavior. |
Computer Science
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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| Algorithm Analysis and Design (2025-1) | Spring | 4 | English |
This course presents the techniques used in the analysis and design of algorithms with the purpose of learning and applying the fundamental principles for the design and implementation of computational methods in problem solving. This course is of vital importance for the student's professional development, since it provides key concepts for Computer Science, which are treated in a much more formal way than in other courses. With these concepts the student will be able to develop much more solid software in the industry, since he/she will know in depth the principles on which Computer Science rests. |
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| Machine Learning (2025-1) | Spring | 4 | English | This course, which is theoretical-practical in nature, provides a broad introduction to machine learning and statistical pattern recognition. The student will learn about the most effective machine learning techniques and the theoretical foundations of machine learning and gain the practical knowledge necessary to apply these techniques to challenging problems effectively. | |
| Deep Learning (2025-2) | Fall | 4 | English | In the Deep Learning course students will be specializing in greater depth with Artificial Intelligence topics with particular concentration in Neural Networks of all types and with a greater emphasis in coding as well as in the theoretical part of network optimization | |
| Computer Graphics (2025-2) | Fall | 4 | English | The Computer Graphics course provides an introduction to algorithms, software and hardware relevant to Computer Graphics. The main objective of the course is to present the student with an overview of several different topics within the "big area" of computer graphics. The topics are presented in a general way and further study is encouraged through projects. The languages used in this course are CUDA, C++ and Python. OpenCV and YOLO libraries are also used. |
Data Science
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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Optimization (2025-1) |
Spring | 4 | English | This theoretical-practical course is designed to give the student an overview of how traditional and modern optimization methods can be adapted to scale large data sets in theory and practice. | |
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Developing Data Products (2025-2) |
Fall | 4 | English |
This theoretical-practical course focuses on creating a data product from a statistical and computational analysis. During the course development, it will be evident that a data product uses data as input and processes it to obtain algorithmically generated results. In addition, this course presents the process of creating data-intensive products and prototype development tools.
This course will review the thematic axes of project management, data product development planning, data mining and analysis, data product design, verification and validation, operating and business metrics, algorithms and models, testing, deployment, and monitoring of the data product. |
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Industrial Engineering
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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Service Quality (2024-2 last semester taught) |
Fall | 4 | English |
This course examines concepts, tools and techniques used for quality management in the context of service-oriented organizations (e.g., healthcare, financial, hospitality, information technology and banking), as well as organizations with service processes for internal customers such as accounting and human resource management. Included in the course are such topics as the analysis of service customer needs, the development of service quality performance metrics, qualitative and statistical tools for service quality analysis, service process stability and capability analysis, and service quality improvement foundations. |
Bioengineering
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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Neuroscience VIRTUAL COURSE (2025-1 and 2025-2) |
Spring and Fall | 4 | English | The course in Neuroscience is theoretical-practical. Neuroscience is one of the most intensively studied topics in science, from the beginning of humanity to the present day the functioning of the brain has been and remains an unsolved question. Recently the development of technology from molecular techniques such as mass sequencing or epigenetics, through engineering tools such as microprocessors, microcontrollers, use of laser and magnetic resonance, and even bioinformatics tools such as neural network theory or machine learning techniques, just to mention a few, have opened new doors to begin to understand the intricate mechanisms by which man is able to learn, o recall events, locate where the feelings and personality of each individual lie. | |
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Advanced Bioinformatics VIRTUAL COURSE (2025-1 and 2025-2) |
Spring and Fall | 4 | English |
The course, of theoretical-practical nature is designed for students of the bioengineering career to deepen their knowledge of the main concepts of molecular data analysis with bioinformatics tools Limit, and that can define computationally viable biological problems; manipulate, filter, debug molecular data; and apply appropriate statistical tests to analyse biological sequence data for understanding cellular processes and solve biological questions from a computational approach using a robust programming language dedicated to statistical analysis of massive data and with an extensive library of packages for specific analyses. |
Mechatronics Engineering
| Course code | Course | Semester | UTEC Credits | Language of instruction | Brief description of the course content |
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| MT0006 | Foundations of Robotics | Fall | 4 | English | This course introduces the fundamental concepts of robotics from an analytic, mechanical, control, and design perspective. The objective is to analyze and understand robot motion to propose a proper control. The topics that will be covered are: rigid body motion; forward, inverse and differential kinematics; trajectory generation; robot dynamics; motion control; as well as an introduction to the theory of probabilistic robotics. The emphasis of the course lies on robotic manipulators since they constitute the basis for more complex systems. The principles for mobile robots are also introduced. |
| MT0008 | Design of Mechatronic Systems | Fall | 4 | English |
The course is based on the integration of the concepts of analog electronics, digital systems, the design of mechanisms, instrumentation, programming and control engineering for the design and implementation of mechatronic systems. Thus, the course will approach the mechanical design of the system, the proper selection of sensors and actuators, the power electronics associated, and the programming of control algorithms for the good performance of the mechatronic system.
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