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University of Lima

The University of Lima (Spanish: Universidad de Lima; IPA: [uniβeɾsiˈðað ðe ˈlima]; ) is a private research university in Lima, Peru. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the country.

University of Lima
Universidad de Lima
MottoScientia et praxis (Knowledge and practice)
TypePrivate Research University
Established25 April 1962 (1962-04-25)[1]
AffiliationsConsortium of Universities
UDUAL [es], Asociación Columbus
RectorPatricia Stuart Alvarado
Academic staff
678
Students28,000 (2025)
Undergraduates26,000
Postgraduates2,000
Location
Lima, Peru
Campus
Colors  Orange
  White
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Websitewww.ulima.edu.pe
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Established on April 25, 1962; the decision to create the University of Lima was made in 1960 by a group of college professors, along with commerce and industry representatives, which gathered in the PRODIES Civil Association (Promotion of Industrial Development through Higher Education). It started operations after two years of research and development. At first, they only enrolled 120 students in a small campus in the Jesús María District. Due to the university's quick growth (particularly due to its business program), a new campus in the Monterrico neigbourhood of Santiago de Surco was inaugurated on August 27, 1966 to serve the university's space needs.[2]

Since 1996, it is part of the Consortium of Universities as a founding member. It is formed by other 3 private higher education institutes considered the best in their respective fields; the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru specializing in social studies, Universidad del Pacífico in economics, and Cayetano Heredia University in medicine.

Today, the University of Lima enrolls over 28,000 students, has 14 majors organized in 7 faculties, a postgraduate school, a general studies program, a scientific research institute and international relations with other universities worldwide; along with many services for students, faculty, and the community at large.[3] It produced an attorney general, an aristocrat and multiple congressmen, ministers and politicians; as well as numerous writers, scholars, socialites and journalists which are stronghold and relevant names in Peruvian society.[4][5]

It is consistently ranked among the top 5 institutes of higher education in Peru, top 80 in Latin America and one of the leading 1000 universities in the world.[6]

Campus in Santiago de Surco, Lima

Academics

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Faculties

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The University of Lima has 7 faculties and the General Studies Program in which 14 undergraduate programs are offered.[3]

Faculty of Architecture

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  • Architecture

Faculty of Business

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  • Accounting and Finance
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marketing

Faculty of Communications

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  • Communications

Faculty of Economics

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  • Economics

Faculty of Engineering

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  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Systems Engineering

Faculty of Psychology

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  • Psychology

Faculty of Law

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  • Law

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ↑ Revista de Historia de América, Issues 110-113 (in Spanish). Instituto Panamericano de Geografía e Historia. 1991. p. 145. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "History | Universidad de Lima". www.ulima.edu.pe. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  3. 1 2 "departments | Universidad de Lima". www.ulima.edu.pe. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  4. ↑ RedacciónRPP (2022-06-20). "¿Quién es la nueva Fiscal de la Nación, Liz Patricia Benavides Vargas? [PERFIL]". rpp.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  5. ↑ República, La (2022-09-12). "¿Quién es Alessandra de Osma, la princesa que es peruana y está en la línea de sucesión al trono británico?". larepublica.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-04-29.
  6. ↑ "Universidad de Lima". Top Universities. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
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