Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) is a private
university located in Lima, Peru. It was founded on September 17, 1994, currently
offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business, Engineering,
Communications, Architecture, Health Sciences, Psychology, Law, Economics,
Education, Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Contemporary Arts, and Translation and
Interpretation.
UPC is
licensed by SUNEDU, Peru´s national regulatory authority on education, being
the first and only Peruvian university institutionally accredited by WASC, one
of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. In addition, UPC is the
only Peruvian university accredited by SINEACE, Peru´s National System for
Evaluation, Accreditation and Certification of Quality in Higher Education.
According
to the 2021 MERCO ranking, UPC is the highest-ranking university in Peru. This
ranking measures the overall reputation of an organization at national level. Additionally,
UPC ranked for 8 consecutive years (2014 to 2021) first in internationalization
according to the best Peruvian University Ranking of América Economía magazine,
and for 5 years (2017 to 2021) ranked first in accreditation by América
Economía magazine.
About Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) is a private
university located in Lima, Peru. It was founded on September 17, 1994, currently
offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business, Engineering,
Communications, Architecture, Health Sciences, Psychology, Law, Economics,
Education, Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Contemporary Arts, and Translation and
Interpretation.
UPC is
licensed by SUNEDU, Peru´s national regulatory authority on education, being
the first and only Peruvian university institutionally accredited by WASC, one
of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. In addition, UPC is the
only Peruvian university accredited by SINEACE, Peru´s National System for
Evaluation, Accreditation and Certification of Quality in Higher Education.
According
to the 2021 MERCO ranking, UPC is the highest-ranking university in Peru. This
ranking measures the overall reputation of an organization at national level. Additionally,
UPC ranked for 8 consecutive years (2014 to 2021) first in internationalization
according to the best Peruvian University Ranking of América Economía magazine,
and for 5 years (2017 to 2021) ranked first in accreditation by América
Economía magazine.
Each campus is specially designed to meet the needs of all the 51 majors
it offers. In addition, UPC provides students with specialized laboratories and
studios, auditoriums and state-of-the-art classrooms, face-to-face and virtual
training and counseling, as well as access to digital databases containing
books and magazines and to video classes online.
UPC offers a differentiated education for the self-demanding student who
seeks to innovate in order to be a successful professional in a globalized
world through the Digital Teaching-Learning Experience (EEAD), a case-based,
hands-on approach to teaching supported by technologies in a fully digital environment.
UPC´s University Health Center:
Within its 2,200 m 2 of modern and specialized infrastructure
in its Villa Campus, UPC´s University Health Center provides services in
Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Psychology to the community
in general (students, administrators and the public).
Veterinary Medical Center:
Located in the Villa Campus, this modern space is designed with a
functional approach to offer outpatient consultation services, suitable
supplementary services and a surgical center with two operating rooms equipped
with state-of-the-art technology, thus offering students from the School of Veterinary
Medicine a learning environment. Pets are professionally taken care of; students
participate and contribute to the diagnoses by assisting the veterinary staff while
they do check-ups, provide treatment and/or perform potential surgical procedures.
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Student life
Sports activities:
The academic training that we instill in our students goes along with
sports excellence. Our campuses are provided with a gym and multi-sports slabs.
Each semester more than 750 students prove that thoroughness is part of the
university's DNA. Through tryouts for sports teams, our students can be part of
any of the following teams:
Athletics
Chess
Basketball
Climbing
Soccer
Futsal
Judo
Karate
Weightlifting
Swimming
Rugby
Taekwondo
Table tennis
Shooting sports
Volleyball
Wushu
Psychological pedagogy support:
We support our students in their adjustment process to the university
system. As part of the educational counseling, counselors and students agree on
two to five personal and academic goals to be achieved during the semester, and
on the follow-up frequency.
Our graduates are
outstanding professionals in the labor market. In Peru, UPC is the university
having the largest number of programs leading to the highest salaries
UPC graduates
enjoy nationwide the highest average income (salary) in the market on 20
specialized careers:
Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Economy and Finance
International Business
and Economics
Banking and Finance
Administration
Business Administration
and Management
Administration and
Human Resources
Education and Learning
Management
Administration and
Marketing
International Business
Administration
Audiovisual
Communication and Interactive Media
Communication and
Business Image
Communication and
Marketing
Communication and
Journalism
Communication and
Advertising
Gastronomy and
Culinary Management
Hospitality and
Administration
Tourism and
Administration
Professional Interior
Design
Fashion Design and
Management
(Source: Portal
www.ponteencarrera.pe, developed by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of
Labor and Employment Promotion and IPAE)
According to UPC´s
Graduate Employability Study - IPSOS Peru 2020, 8 out of 10 UPC graduates are
employed and 94 % are working in a field related to the degree they studied.
Similarly, UPC graduates have a job placement average of 1.9 months after
completing their studies.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas is one of the top private universities in Monterrico, Peru. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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The Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) offers 51 programs
designed to meet the needs of the current labor market and according to labor
trends in the future, with a sound focus on management in order to guarantee
training professionals with competitive skills and an innovative approach.
UPCGraduate School has a commitment to continuous professional development of its executive
members and specialized professionals. For this reason, it offers a unique
education that builds trustworthy leaders who are able to innovate and
transform their respective fields and sectors while adding value into society
at a time of significant global changes. EPT has been a pioneer in digital
education for over 13 years at post-graduate level in the country.
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Monterrico Campus, Monterrico Peru
# 1001-1200QS World University Rankings
63Undergraduate programs
45Postgraduate programs
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About Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) is a private university located in Lima, Peru. It was founded on September 17, 1994, currently offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business, Engineering, Communications, Architecture, Health Sciences, Psychology, Law, Economics, Education, Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Contemporary Arts, and Translation and Interpretation.
UPC is licensed by SUNEDU, Peru´s national regulatory authority on education, being the first and only Peruvian university institutionally accredited by WASC, one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. In addition, UPC is the only Peruvian university accredited by SINEACE, Peru´s National System for Evaluation, Accreditation and Certification of Quality in Higher Education.
According to the 2021 MERCO ranking, UPC is the highest-ranking university in Peru. This ranking measures the overall reputation of an organization at national level. Additionally, UPC ranked for 8 consecutive years (2014 to 2021) first in internationalization according to the best Peruvian University Ranking of América Economía magazine, and for 5 years (2017 to 2021) ranked first in accreditation by América Economía magazine.
About Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) is a private university located in Lima, Peru. It was founded on September 17, 1994, currently offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business, Engineering, Communications, Architecture, Health Sciences, Psychology, Law, Economics, Education, Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Contemporary Arts, and Translation and Interpretation.
UPC is licensed by SUNEDU, Peru´s national regulatory authority on education, being the first and only Peruvian university institutionally accredited by WASC, one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. In addition, UPC is the only Peruvian university accredited by SINEACE, Peru´s National System for Evaluation, Accreditation and Certification of Quality in Higher Education.
According to the 2021 MERCO ranking, UPC is the highest-ranking university in Peru. This ranking measures the overall reputation of an organization at national level. Additionally, UPC ranked for 8 consecutive years (2014 to 2021) first in internationalization according to the best Peruvian University Ranking of América Economía magazine, and for 5 years (2017 to 2021) ranked first in accreditation by América Economía magazine.
University information
UPC is structured as a multi-campus system offering the same university experience in its 4 locations:
Each campus is specially designed to meet the needs of all the 51 majors it offers. In addition, UPC provides students with specialized laboratories and studios, auditoriums and state-of-the-art classrooms, face-to-face and virtual training and counseling, as well as access to digital databases containing books and magazines and to video classes online.
UPC offers a differentiated education for the self-demanding student who seeks to innovate in order to be a successful professional in a globalized world through the Digital Teaching-Learning Experience (EEAD), a case-based, hands-on approach to teaching supported by technologies in a fully digital environment.
UPC´s University Health Center:
Within its 2,200 m 2 of modern and specialized infrastructure in its Villa Campus, UPC´s University Health Center provides services in Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Psychology to the community in general (students, administrators and the public).
Veterinary Medical Center:
Located in the Villa Campus, this modern space is designed with a functional approach to offer outpatient consultation services, suitable supplementary services and a surgical center with two operating rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology, thus offering students from the School of Veterinary Medicine a learning environment. Pets are professionally taken care of; students participate and contribute to the diagnoses by assisting the veterinary staff while they do check-ups, provide treatment and/or perform potential surgical procedures.
Student life
Sports activities:
The academic training that we instill in our students goes along with sports excellence. Our campuses are provided with a gym and multi-sports slabs.
Each semester more than 750 students prove that thoroughness is part of the university's DNA. Through tryouts for sports teams, our students can be part of any of the following teams:
Psychological pedagogy support:
We support our students in their adjustment process to the university system. As part of the educational counseling, counselors and students agree on two to five personal and academic goals to be achieved during the semester, and on the follow-up frequency.
Our graduates are outstanding professionals in the labor market. In Peru, UPC is the university having the largest number of programs leading to the highest salaries
UPC graduates enjoy nationwide the highest average income (salary) in the market on 20 specialized careers:
(Source: Portal www.ponteencarrera.pe, developed by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion and IPAE)
According to UPC´s Graduate Employability Study - IPSOS Peru 2020, 8 out of 10 UPC graduates are employed and 94 % are working in a field related to the degree they studied. Similarly, UPC graduates have a job placement average of 1.9 months after completing their studies.
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas is one of the top private universities in Monterrico, Peru. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
The Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) offers 51 programs designed to meet the needs of the current labor market and according to labor trends in the future, with a sound focus on management in order to guarantee training professionals with competitive skills and an innovative approach.
Administration in Hospitality and Tourism (14)
Bachelor in Gastronomy and Culinary Management
Bachelor of Hospitality and Administration
Bachelor of Tourism and Administration
Architecture (14)
Bachelor of Architecture
Business (14)
Bachelor of Accounting and Administration
Bachelor of Administration
Bachelor of Administration and Agribusiness
Bachelor of Administration and Finance
Bachelor of Administration and Human Resources
Bachelor of Administration and International Business
Bachelor of Administration and Marketing
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship Administration and Management
Bachelor of Sports Administration and Business
Communications (14)
Bachelor in Audiovisual Communication and Interactive Media
Bachelor of Communication and Advertising
Bachelor of Communication and Business Image
Bachelor of Communication and Journalism
Bachelor of Communication and Marketing
Bachelor of Communication and Photography
Contemporary Arts (14)
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Performing Arts
Design (14)
Bachelor of Fashion Design and Management
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Bachelor of Professional Graphic Design
Bachelor of Professional Interior Design
EPE (14)
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Administration and Human Resources
Bachelor of Administration and Management of Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Banking and Finance Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of International Business
Bachelor of Marketing
Bachelor of Network and Communications Engineering
Bachelor of Systems Engineering
Economy (14)
Bachelor of Economics and Finance
Bachelor of Economics and International Business
Bachelor of Management Economics
Bachelor of Political Science
Education (14)
Bachelor in Education and Learning Management (Childhood / Early Childhood)
Engineering (14)
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Business Management Engineering
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering and Environmental Management
Bachelor of Information Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelor of Mining Management Engineering
Bachelor of Software Engineering
Professional Degree in Industrial Engineering
Health Sciences (14)
Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Biology
Bachelor of Dentistry and title of Dental Surgeon
Bachelor of Medicine and title of Surgeon
Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity and Sports
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Degree in Physical Therapy
Human Sciences (14)
Bachelor of Professional Translation and Interpretation
Law (14)
Bachelor in International Relations
Bachelor of Law
Psychology (14)
Bachelor of Psychology
UPCGraduate School has a commitment to continuous professional development of its executive members and specialized professionals. For this reason, it offers a unique education that builds trustworthy leaders who are able to innovate and transform their respective fields and sectors while adding value into society at a time of significant global changes. EPT has been a pioneer in digital education for over 13 years at post-graduate level in the country.
Online Masters (3)
Master in Construction Management - Online
Master in Information Systems and Technology Management
Master in Mining Management - Online
Master in Online Education
Master in Operations and Logistics Management - Online
Master in Project Management and Administration - Online
Master in Public Management - Online
Master in Strategic Management of the Human Factor - Online
Regional Masters (3)
Master in Construction Management - Arequipa
Master in Construction Management - Cusco
Master in Construction Management - Trujillo
Master in Information Technology and Systems Management - Arequipa
Master in Marketing and Commercial Management - Arequipa
Master in Marketing and Commercial Management - Trujillo
Master in Strategic Management of the Human Factor - Arequipa
Specialized Masters (3)
Master in Administration and Project Management
Master in Business Communication Management (DirCom)
Master in Communication and Digital Marketing
Master in Construction Management
Master in Corporate Finance
Master in Cybersecurity and Information Management
Master in Data Science
Master in Digital Business Transformation
Master in Economics
Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
Master in Environmental Management and Sustainability
Master in Health Psychology and Lifestyles
Master in Information Technology and Systems Management
Master in Management and Teaching in Food and Nutrition
Master in Marketing Management and Commercial Management
Master in Operations and Logistics Management
Master in Public Procurement
Master in Road Engineering
Master in Strategic Management of the Human Factor
Master in Taxation
Master in Translation
Master of Architecture
Master of Business Law
Master of Education
Master of Public Management
Full-Time MBA (2)
Executive MBA
Health MBA
Managing MBA
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Online/Distance MBA (2)
E-MBA
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