# 1401+QS World University Rankings
92Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
3 % International students
About Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
About Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
Available programmes
University information
This method is aimed at students in the last year of high school or that already graduated from it.
2. Preferred Selection
This type of admission is aimed at students who have obtained good grades in high school. A 20% discount is granted on the total tuition fees for the first term*. * This benefit does not apply to the Medicine and Nursing programs.3. International Baccalaureate with Diploma If you have obtained or are pursuing the program to obtain the diploma for the International Baccalaureate or equivalents, this is admission type applicable to you.
4. International Baccalaureate without Diploma If you have pursued or continue in the program without the requirement of obtaining the diploma for the International Baccalaureate or equivalents, this is your admission method.
5. External Transfer For students who want to apply to UPC and that began their studies at other universities. Review all requirements and application steps HERE.
The UPC is structured as a multicampus system offering the same university experience across its 4 campuses:
- Monterrico Campus
- Villa Universitaria
- San Isidro Campus
- San Miguel Campus
Each campus is specifically designed to meet the needs of the 51 specialties it offers. Additionally, UPC provides specialized laboratories, state-of-the-art studios, auditoriums, and classrooms, along with in-person and virtual training and counseling. Access to digital databases containing books, journals, and online video classes is also ensured.
UPC offers a differentiated education for the self-demanding student seeking to innovate to become a successful professional in a globalized world through the Digital Teaching-Learning Experience (EEAD), a practical teaching approach supported by technology in a fully digital environment.
UPC's University Health Center:
Within its 2,200 m² of modern and specialized infrastructure at its Villa Campus, the UPC University Health Center provides services in Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Psychology to the general community (students, administrators, and the public).
Veterinary Medical Center:
Located on the Villa Campus, this modern space is designed with functionality to offer outpatient consultation services, appropriate complementary services, and a surgical center with two operating rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. It provides Veterinary Medicine students with a learning environment where pets are professionally treated; students participate and contribute to diagnoses by assisting the attending veterinarian, performing check-ups, providing treatment, and/or performing possible surgical procedures.
Student life
The Student Life Department aims at complementing your academic training with activities that will allow you to grow as an individual and as an important UPC and society member, by promoting cultural, sports and social responsibility activities related to your interests, and in order to help you to gain new knowledge.
Follow us on our channels:
- Student Life Facebook Page
- UPC Sports Facebook Page
- Student Life Instagram Page
- Sports UPC Instagram Page
- Student Life YouTube Channel
You may also visit the UPC News page, the university’s official platform where you will find up-to-date information on activities, research, awards, and student life at UPC.
Tuition fees
- UPC Honors Scholarship
- Socioeconomic Reclassification
- Socioeconomic Scholarship
- Reclassification Based on Sibling or Parent
- Sports Scholarship: National Athletes and School Athletes
- Medical School Scholarships
Currently, UPC offers the following external scholarships: Internal Scholarships – Students
Currently, UPC offers the following internal scholarships:
- UPC Honors Scholarship
- Laureate Scholarship
- Socioeconomic Reclassification
- Socioeconomic Scholarship
- Reclassification Based on Sibling or Parent
- Sports Scholarship for High-Performance Athletes
- Sports Scholarship for Selected National Athletes
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
How to get a full scholarship
Looking for a fully-funded scholarship to see you into university? Find out how to boost your chances of getting one.
Scholarships to study abroad
Find scholarships to study abroad with our lists of international scholarships – categorized by country, by subject, and by type of student.
Scholarship Applications: Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to all your questions about scholarship applications, including tips on how to find scholarships and chances of success.
Employability
UPC Undergraduate Programs: UPC offers 58 undergraduate programs aligned with future-oriented trends. You can explore the different academic programs by school:
- School of Hospitality and Tourism Administration
- School of Architecture
- School of Contemporary Arts
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Communications
- School of Law
- School of Design
- School of Economics
- School of Education
- School of Engineering
- School of Business
- School of Psychology
Visit UPC Undergraduate Programs, where you will find detailed information about each program, including what you will learn, the curriculum, career paths, and professional opportunities. This is the ideal space to explore your options and make an informed decision about your future.
UPC Graduate School – Master's Degrees, Programs and Specialized Courses
More than 18 areas of knowledge in Master's Degrees, Programs and Specialized Courses to enhance your success.
Specialized and management master’s degrees aligned with the latest trends in the business world. We strive to foster specialization, helping students to focus on what they are truly passionate about.
Transform your future with an MBA designed to strengthen your leadership and management capabilities. Acquire innovative tools, effectively tackle business challenges, and become the leader organizations need.
Specialize through programs designed to elevate your professional profile. Master emerging trends, expand your professional network, and prepare to take on greater challenges.
Stay at the forefront with courses designed to update your knowledge and strengthen your professional profile.
We train specialists capable of addressing highly complex needs with a comprehensive approach, enhancing the quality of oral healthcare and transforming lives through knowledge.
Your growth has no boundaries. Enhance your talent through certificate programs designed to provide a global and specialized perspective, aligned with the latest international trends reshaping industries.
Connect with knowledge that transcends borders. Experience an academic immersion at foreign universities alongside global leaders in your industry, broadening your perspective and strengthening your leadership.
Take advantage of a 30% discount and accelerate your upskilling in in-demand tools and competencies through the UPC Graduate School (EPG).
Learn more about our portfolio HERE.
International programs You will be able to study one to two terms in a university abroad and validate courses previously approved by your Program Director. Review the requirements and application process HERE.
International Agreements UPC maintains more than 290 agreements with universities recognized worldwide and across the region. To review the agreements applicable to your program of choice, click HERE.
Please note that the availability of agreements is subject to renewal. Each term, the list of universities eligible for Academic Exchange / Study Abroad programs is published.
Rankings & Ratings
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) is one of the top Private not for Profit universities in Monterrico, Peru. It is ranked #1401+ in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2020#1001+
- 2021#1001+
- 2022#1001-1200
- 2023#1001-1200
- 2024#1001-1200
- 2025#1201-1400
- 2026#1201-1400
- 2027#1401+
QS World University Rankings
- 2020#1001+
- 2021#1001+
- 2022#1001-1200
- 2023#1001-1200
- 2024#1001-1200
- 2025#1201-1400
- 2026#1201-1400
- 2027#1401+
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- First and only Peruvian university to earn 5 Stars in the QS Stars Rating.
- Top 1 in Peru in the international THE Impact Rankings.
- Only Peruvian university reaccredited by WASC, the U.S.-based accrediting body of the world’s leading universities.
- Employers from top companies choose UPC graduates. UPC ranks Top 4 among the most sought-after universities for hiring. *According to IPSOS 2024
- 55+ undergraduate programs with an innovative, management-oriented approach, allowing students to take program courses from the first academic term.
- A revolutionary, competency-based methodology applied at the world’s leading universities, focused on solving real-world challenges.
- The University of Arizona: Agreements covering 23 programs, enabling students to earn up to three academic degrees from a TOP 100 university worldwide while studying at UPC in Peru.
- 290+ international agreements across 38 countries with prestigious universities, offering a unique international experience.
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