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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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University Overview

Founded in 1917, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Pontifical Catholic University of Peru) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Peruvian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 106-year-old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PUCP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Acronym:PUCP
Founded:1917
Motto:Et Lux in Tenebris Lucet The Light Shines in Darkness
Colours:Gold, blue and dark red
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University Location

Address:Avenida Universitaria 1801, San Miguel Lima 15088 Lima Peru
Tel:+51 (1) 626 2000
Fax: +51 (1) 626 2805

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Peru

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

06/07/2016


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)