Quick Summary
Situated in Piura, Peru, Universidad de Piura is a private established in 1969. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 10500 students including 1.5% from outside Peru. Known for strengths in Hospitality & Leisure Management, Business & Management Studies, Economics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Known for high ethical standards, academic rigor, and one of the most beautiful natural campuses in Latin America.
Subject Strengths
Hospitality & Leisure ManagementBusiness & Management StudiesEconomicsEngineering
Founded1969
TypePrivate
Total Students10500
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusSuburban / Dry Forest
Campus Size130 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationSUNEDU, ICACIT (Engineering), AMBA (Business), Cineace
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Architecture,Engineering,Law,Medicine,Education,Communications,Business Administration,Economics,Psychology
Programs
Engineering,Education,Law,Government and Public Management
PhD Programs
Master in Business Administration (Blended),Postgraduate Diplomas in Management,Executive Education
Online Programs
Centro de Investigaciones Territoriales y Ambientales (CITA),Instituto de Ciencias para la Familia,PAD-Escuela de Dirección
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
SUNEDU, ICACIT (Engineering), AMBA (Business), Cineace
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA13
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · February 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the 'Examen de Admisión' which tests aptitude and knowledge. High-performing students from selected schools may qualify for direct entry.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Sol
UG Tuition
S/24,500/yr
per year · PEN
Living Cost
S/18,500/yr
per year · PEN
PG Tuition
S/45,000/yr
per year · PEN
Application Fee
$100
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
S/43,375/yr
tuition + living + essentials · PEN
Scholarships AvailableBeca 18,Beca de Excelencia Académica,Beca Socioeconómica,Beca para Hijos de Docentes
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable through scale-based tuition (Categorización en Escalas de Pensiones).
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Architecture,Engineering,Law,Medicine,Education,Communications,Business Administration,Economics,Psychology programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Business Administration | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Communication | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with regional agribusiness and national financial sectors.
Industry Connections
Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP)InterbankAlicorpGraña y Montero
Notable Alumni
Dionisio Romero Paoletti,Carlos Rodríguez-Pastor,Juan José Garrido
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Soccer fields,Basketball courts,Gymnasium,Volleyball courts
Student Clubs
Theater Workshop,University Choir,Robotics Club,Debate Society
Library Resources
Extensive physical and digital library system with access to Scopus and ScienceDirect.
Exchange Programs
Agreements with over 100 universities worldwide including Spain, Germany, and the USA.
Summer Programs
Available