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About Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP)
ThePontifical Catholic University of Peru is the oldest private university in Peru, founded in 1917 by the priest Jorge Dintilhac. It reaches its centenary, occupying the first place in the national sphere and one of the first positions in Latin America.
This positioning is a recognition of the quality of its teaching, research, social responsibility, contribution to culture, and undeniable academic and institutional leadership, possible thanks to the permanent effort of our entire university community.
The PUCP offers 52 majors spread over our 16 faculties. In addition, have a Business School called Centrum PUCP where a large amount of valuable postgraduate programs are taught.
The PUCP offers to its entire community and foreign students the possibility of internationalizing their university and research experiences through its programs and agreements with educational institutions in different countries.
The PUCP's goal is to promote research activities to generate new knowledge, technological development and provide solutions to problems and questions of a scientific nature. For this reason, it promotes quality research at all levels of academic training, from general studies to postgraduate studies. It has more than 22 research centers and laboratories.
About Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP)
ThePontifical Catholic University of Peru is the oldest private university in Peru, founded in 1917 by the priest Jorge Dintilhac. It reaches its centenary, occupying the first place in the national sphere and one of the first positions in Latin America.
This positioning is a recognition of the quality of its teaching, research, social responsibility, contribution to culture, and undeniable academic and institutional leadership, possible thanks to the permanent effort of our entire university community.
The PUCP offers 52 majors spread over our 16 faculties. In addition, have a Business School called Centrum PUCP where a large amount of valuable postgraduate programs are taught.
The PUCP offers to its entire community and foreign students the possibility of internationalizing their university and research experiences through its programs and agreements with educational institutions in different countries.
The PUCP's goal is to promote research activities to generate new knowledge, technological development and provide solutions to problems and questions of a scientific nature. For this reason, it promotes quality research at all levels of academic training, from general studies to postgraduate studies. It has more than 22 research centers and laboratories.
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP) is one of the top private universities in Lima, Peru. It is ranked #=359 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP)
Main Campus, Lima Peru
# =359QS World University Rankings
161Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
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About Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP)
The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is the oldest private university in Peru, founded in 1917 by the priest Jorge Dintilhac. It reaches its centenary, occupying the first place in the national sphere and one of the first positions in Latin America.
This positioning is a recognition of the quality of its teaching, research, social responsibility, contribution to culture, and undeniable academic and institutional leadership, possible thanks to the permanent effort of our entire university community.
The PUCP offers 52 majors spread over our 16 faculties. In addition, have a Business School called Centrum PUCP where a large amount of valuable postgraduate programs are taught.
The PUCP offers to its entire community and foreign students the possibility of internationalizing their university and research experiences through its programs and agreements with educational institutions in different countries.
The PUCP's goal is to promote research activities to generate new knowledge, technological development and provide solutions to problems and questions of a scientific nature. For this reason, it promotes quality research at all levels of academic training, from general studies to postgraduate studies. It has more than 22 research centers and laboratories.
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About Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP)
The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is the oldest private university in Peru, founded in 1917 by the priest Jorge Dintilhac. It reaches its centenary, occupying the first place in the national sphere and one of the first positions in Latin America.
This positioning is a recognition of the quality of its teaching, research, social responsibility, contribution to culture, and undeniable academic and institutional leadership, possible thanks to the permanent effort of our entire university community.
The PUCP offers 52 majors spread over our 16 faculties. In addition, have a Business School called Centrum PUCP where a large amount of valuable postgraduate programs are taught.
The PUCP offers to its entire community and foreign students the possibility of internationalizing their university and research experiences through its programs and agreements with educational institutions in different countries.
The PUCP's goal is to promote research activities to generate new knowledge, technological development and provide solutions to problems and questions of a scientific nature. For this reason, it promotes quality research at all levels of academic training, from general studies to postgraduate studies. It has more than 22 research centers and laboratories.
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Available programmes
Arts and Humanities (6)
Archaeology
Archaeology
Architecture
Architecture
Art Education
Art Education
Art, Fashion and Textile Design
Art, Fashion and Textile Design
Dance
Dance
Engraving
Engraving
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
History
History
Humanities
Humanities
Industrial Design
Industrial Design
Linguistics and Literature
Linguistics and Literature
Music
Music
Painting
Painting
Performance Creation and Production
Performance Creation and Production
Philosophy
Philosophy
Sculpture
Sculpture
Theater
Theater
Business and Management (6)
Accounting
Accounting
Economics
Economics
Finance
Finance
Management
Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Biomedical Engineering PUCP UPCH
Biomedical Engineering PUCP UPCH
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Geological Engineering
Geological Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Informatics Engineering
Informatics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Mining Engineering
Mining Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Psychology
Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Chemistry
Chemistry
Geography and Environment
Geography and Environment
Mathematics
Mathematics
Physics
Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Advertising
Advertising
Anthropology
Anthropology
Audiovisual Communication
Audiovisual Communication
Communication for Development
Communication for Development
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
Hospitality Arts and Sciences: Hospitality
Hospitality Arts and Sciences: Hospitality
Hospitality Arts and Sciences: Tourism
Hospitality Arts and Sciences: Tourism
Information Science
Information Science
International Relations
International Relations
Journalism
Journalism
Law
Law
Political Science and Government
Political Science and Government
Primary Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
Sociology
Sociology
Statistics
Statistics
Arts and Humanities (6)
Master in Architecture and Project Processes
Master in Architecture and Project Processes
Master in Architecture, Urban Planning and Sustainable Territorial Development
Master in Architecture, Urban Planning and Sustainable Territorial Development
Master in Creative Writing
Master in Creative Writing
Master in Hispanic American Literature
Master in Hispanic American Literature
Master in History of Art and Curation
Master in History of Art and Curation
Master in History with a major in Andean Studies
Master in History with a major in Andean Studies
Master in Linguistics
Master in Linguistics
Master in Linguistics with a major in Andean Studies
Master in Linguistics with a major in Andean Studies
Master in Philosophy
Master in Philosophy
Master of History
Master of History
Master of Musicology
Master of Musicology
Master of Performing Arts
Master of Performing Arts
Business and Management (6)
Master in Accounting
Master in Accounting
Master in Economics
Master in Economics
Master in Management and Direction of Construction and Real Estate Companies
Master in Management and Direction of Construction and Real Estate Companies
Master in Regional Competitive Development Management
Master in Regional Competitive Development Management
Master in Regulation, Management and Mining Economics
Master in Regulation, Management and Mining Economics
Master of Energy Management
Master of Energy Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Master in Biomedical Engineering
Master in Biomedical Engineering
Master in Civil Engineering
Master in Civil Engineering
Master in Control and Automation Engineering
Master in Control and Automation Engineering
Master in Energy
Master in Energy
Master in Engineering and Management of Supply Chains
Master in Engineering and Management of Supply Chains
Master in Engineering and Materials Science
Master in Engineering and Materials Science
Master in Industrial Engineering
Master in Industrial Engineering
Master in Management and Policy of Innovation and Technology
Master in Management and Policy of Innovation and Technology
Master in Mechanical Engineering
Master in Mechanical Engineering
Master in Mechatronics Engineering
Master in Mechatronics Engineering
Master in Signal Processing and Digital Images
Master in Signal Processing and Digital Images
Master in Telecommunications Engineering
Master in Telecommunications Engineering
Master in Welding Engineering
Master in Welding Engineering
Master of Computer Science
Master of Computer Science
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Engineering Management
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Master in Addictions and Addictive Behaviors
Master in Addictions and Addictive Behaviors
Master in Community Psychology
Master in Community Psychology
Master in Health Communication
Master in Health Communication
Master in Psychoanalytic Clinical Intervention
Master in Psychoanalytic Clinical Intervention
Master in Psychology
Master in Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Master in Applied Physics
Master in Applied Physics
Master in Biotrade and Sustainable Development
Master in Biotrade and Sustainable Development
Master in Environmental Development
Master in Environmental Development
Master in Physics
Master in Physics
Master in Statistics
Master in Statistics
Master in Teaching of Mathematics
Master in Teaching of Mathematics
Master in Water Resources Management
Master in Water Resources Management
Master of Applied Mathematics
Master of Applied Mathematics
Master of Chemistry
Master of Chemistry
Master of Mathematics
Master of Mathematics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Law MBA
Law MBA
Master in Administrative Law
Master in Administrative Law
Master in Anthropology
Master in Anthropology
Master in Anthropology with a major in Andean Studies
Master in Anthropology with a major in Andean Studies
Master in Banking and Financial Law
Master in Banking and Financial Law
Master in Business Law
Master in Business Law
Master in Business Law - Blended Modality
Master in Business Law - Blended Modality
Master in Business Law with a major in Business Management
Master in Business Law with a major in Business Management
Master in Business Law with a major in Social Responsibility
Master in Business Law with a major in Social Responsibility
Master in Civil Law
Master in Civil Law
Master in Cognition, Learning and Development
Master in Cognition, Learning and Development
Master in Communications
Master in Communications
Master in Constitutional Law
Master in Constitutional Law
Master in Criminal Law
Master in Criminal Law
Master in Cultural Studies
Master in Cultural Studies
Master in Education (major in Curriculum or Education Management)
Master in Education (major in Curriculum or Education Management)
Master in Gender Studies
Master in Gender Studies
Master in High Amazonian Studies
Master in High Amazonian Studies
Master in Human Development: Approaches and Policies
Master in Human Development: Approaches and Policies
Master in Human Rights
Master in Human Rights
Master in Human Rights - Blended Modality
Master in Human Rights - Blended Modality
Master in Integration and Educational Innovation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Master in Integration and Educational Innovation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Master in Intellectual Property and Competition Law
Master in Intellectual Property and Competition Law
Master in International Economic Law
Master in International Economic Law
Master in Labor Relations
Master in Labor Relations
Master in Labor law and Social Security
Master in Labor law and Social Security
Master in Law with a minor in Jurisdictional Policy
Master in Law with a minor in Jurisdictional Policy
Master in Law with mention in Jurisdictional Policy - Blended Modality
Master in Law with mention in Jurisdictional Policy - Blended Modality
Master in Policy and Program Management for Early Childhood Development
Master in Policy and Program Management for Early Childhood Development
Master in Procedural Law
Master in Procedural Law
Master in Regulation of Public Services
Master in Regulation of Public Services
Master in Social Management
Master in Social Management
Master in Social Management - Blended Modality
Master in Social Management - Blended Modality
Master in Speech Therapy
Master in Speech Therapy
Master in Tax Law
Master in Tax Law
Master in University Teaching
Master in University Teaching
Master in Visual Anthropology
Master in Visual Anthropology
Master of Education with a major in Learning Disabilities
Master of Education with a major in Learning Disabilities
Master of Legal Research
Master of Legal Research
Master of Sociology
Master of Sociology
Executive MBA (3)
Executive Global MBA
Executive Global MBA
Executive MBA
Executive MBA
Full-Time MBA (3)
MBA High Potential
MBA High Potential
Master of Business Administration + Specialization Program
Master of Business Administration + Specialization Program
Part-Time MBA (3)
MBA CENTRUM
MBA CENTRUM
Arts and Humanities (6)
Doctoral Degree in Anthropology, Archeology, History and Linguistics with a major in Andean Studies
Doctoral Degree in Anthropology, Archeology, History and Linguistics with a major in Andean Studies
Doctoral Degree in Hispanic-American Literature
Doctoral Degree in Hispanic-American Literature
Doctoral Degree in History
Doctoral Degree in History
Doctoral Degree in Philosophy
Doctoral Degree in Philosophy
Business and Management (6)
Doctoral Degree in Economics
Doctoral Degree in Economics
Doctoral Degree in Strategic Management
Doctoral Degree in Strategic Management
Engineering and Technology (6)
Doctoral Degree in Engineering
Doctoral Degree in Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Doctoral Degree in Psychoanalytic Studies
Doctoral Degree in Psychoanalytic Studies
Doctoral Degree in Psychology
Doctoral Degree in Psychology
Natural Sciences (6)
Doctoral Degree in Mathematics
Doctoral Degree in Mathematics
Doctoral Degree in Physics
Doctoral Degree in Physics
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Doctoral Degree in Anthropology
Doctoral Degree in Anthropology
Doctoral Degree in Educational Sciences
Doctoral Degree in Educational Sciences
Doctoral Degree in Law
Doctoral Degree in Law
Doctoral Degree in Political Science and Government
Doctoral Degree in Political Science and Government
Doctoral Degree in Sociology
Doctoral Degree in Sociology
University information
General
The PUCP has other facilities outside of the university campus:
o Jr. Daniel Alomía Robles Nº 125 Urbanización Los Álamos de Monterrico, Surco
o Camino Real 1037, San Isidro
o Prol. Primavera 907, Chacarilla
o Av. Javier Prado Este 5495, La Molina
o Av. Universitaria Sur 1921-1923, Pueblo Libre
o Av. Universitaria N° 890, San Miguel
o Av. Camino Real 1075 - San Isidro
o Malecón Grau 477, Chorrillos
o Casona O'Higgins: Jr. de La Unión Nº 554 - Lima
o Casona Riva-Agüero: Jr. Camaná 459 - Lima
o Av. Dos de Mayo 935, San Isidro
o C.C. Plaza San Miguel, 5° piso. Av. La Marina Nº 2000, San Miguel
o Plaza Francia Building: Plaza Francia 1164 - Lima
o Camaná 956 Building: Jr. Camaná 956 - Lima
Tuition fees
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International Students
Rankings & Ratings
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP) is one of the top private universities in Lima, Peru. It is ranked #=359 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS Sustainability Ranking
Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America
QS World University Rankings
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
QS Sustainability Ranking
Latin America and the Caribbean Rankings - South America
QS World University Rankings
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP)
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