Quick Summary
Private in Lima, Peru — Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, est. 1994. Ranked #801-850 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 68500 students including 1.2% from outside Peru. Known for strengths in Architecture, Art & Design, Business & Management Studies, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
First university in Peru to receive American institutional accreditation (WSCUC) and top-tier employability.
Subject Strengths
ArchitectureArt & DesignBusiness & Management StudiesMedicine
Founded1994
TypePrivate
Total Students68500
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio24:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size4 campuses (Monterrico, San Isidro, Villa, San Miguel)
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Nacional Edgardo Rebagliati Martins, Clínica San Felipe
AccreditationWSCUC (WASC Senior College and University Commission), SINEACE
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-850
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
Undergraduate, Professional Programs for Adults (EPE), Graduate, Specializations
Programs
PhD in Business Administration, PhD in Strategic Management
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Centro de Investigación de la Facultad de Negocios, Centro de Innovación
Research Centers
High
Research Output
WSCUC (WASC Senior College and University Commission), SINEACE
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA11/20 (National Scale)
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February 2025
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July 2025
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Prepare specifically for the psychological and academic evaluation. Early applicants benefit from discounted registration fees.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Peruvian Sol
UG Tuition
S/29,640/yr
per year · PEN
Living Cost
S/24,700/yr
per year · PEN
PG Tuition
S/43,700/yr
per year · PEN
Application Fee
$150
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
S/54,910/yr
tuition + living + essentials · PEN
Scholarships AvailableBeca de Honor, Beca Socioeconómica, Beca Deportiva, Beca Pronabec
Avg Scholarship$2,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Professional Programs for Adults (EPE), Graduate, Specializations programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Industrial Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Business Administration | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Communications | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
94%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong with over 10,000 partner companies locally and abroad
Industry Connections
IntercorpAlicorpBBVAIBMMicrosoft
Notable Alumni
Salvador del Solar, Gastón Acurio (Honorary), Claudia Llosa
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Villa Campus Sports Complex, Gymnasium, Multi-purpose courts
Student Clubs
Over 50 clubs including Model UN, Drama, and Volunteer squads
Library Resources
Extensive digital library, specialized physical collections across all 4 campuses
Exchange Programs
Global exchange agreements with over 250 universities worldwide
Summer Programs
Short-term study abroad and International Summer School