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Universidad de Belgrano*
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Founded in 1964, Universidad de Belgrano is one of the oldest private universities in Argentina and located in one of the most distinguished residential neighbourhoods of Buenos Aires. Belgrano offers 32 professional degree programs, including majors in Agricultural Sciences; Architecture & Urbanism; Economic Sciences; Engineering; Humanities and Languages & Foreign Studies.

*classes in Spanish only

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Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Curitiba, Brazil

Recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best higher education institutions in Brazil, PUCPR is a comprehensive university committed to educating students through a humanistic approach and fostering intellectual engagement. Across its three campuses and an international hub in Florence (Italy), PUCPR provides a diverse range of over 70 undergraduate programs, 16 graduate programs, and more than 200 courses taught in a foreign language (Global Classes program).

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Universidad Internacional del Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador

UIDE is an internationally accredited private university in the heart of modern Quito. Its sustainable campus was recognized by the International Sustainable Campus Network, among only 4 other South American higher education institutions. UIDE offers courses taught in English in Business, Communications, International Relations and Psychology. UIDE’s extensive sports offerings range from horseback riding to mountain biking and salsa.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Ecuador. Check the Foreign travel advice website before applying for this destination.

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Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (USIL)
Lima, Peru

As a bilingual university, USIL offers international students the opportunity to study a wide range of courses taught in English or Spanish in any of their 35 academic programmes. Located in the capital city of Lima, students can take part in many of the organized trips and activities exploring Peruvian culture and history. USIL has partnerships with over 260 universities ensuring an incredibly diverse international environment for Richmond students.

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