Peruvian University of Applied Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2248 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #135 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 136 | In Peru |
| #4 of 43 | In Lima |
| #735 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 20 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- upc.edu.pe
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Peruvian University of Applied Sciences based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Peruvian University of Applied Sciences has published 6,008 scientific papers with 33,535 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, and Pathology.
Peruvian University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 | 7 |
| 2003 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 4 |
| 2005 | 11 | 3 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | 15 | 9 |
| 2008 | 14 | 13 |
| 2009 | 14 | 28 |
| 2010 | 19 | 45 |
| 2011 | 41 | 83 |
| 2012 | 48 | 129 |
| 2013 | 78 | 183 |
| 2014 | 220 | 257 |
| 2015 | 219 | 480 |
| 2016 | 242 | 843 |
| 2017 | 200 | 1063 |
| 2018 | 487 | 1419 |
| 2019 | 559 | 1948 |
| 2020 | 739 | 2836 |
| 2021 | 667 | 3776 |
| 2022 | 748 | 4908 |
| 2023 | 805 | 6053 |
| 2024 | 557 | 5246 |
| 2025 | 319 | 4720 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Peruvian University of Applied Sciences gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 13,500 | PEN |
| Business Administration | 12,500 | PEN |
| Civil Engineering | 14,000 | PEN |
| Communications | 12,000 | PEN |
| Computer Science | 13,000 | PEN |
| Dentistry | 16,000 | PEN |
| Industrial Engineering | 13,500 | PEN |
| Law | 14,500 | PEN |
| Medicine | 18,000 | PEN |
| Psychology | 12,500 | PEN |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Peruvian University of Applied Sciences.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachiller | Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Dentistry, Design, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Medicine, Music, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Maestría | Business Administration, Commercial Law, Data Processing, E-Business/Commerce, Education, Environmental Management, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Nutrition, Psychology, Public Administration, Translation and Interpretation, Transport Management |
Notable alumni
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Amy Schumer
- Occupations
- film directortelevision directoractortelevision producerwriter
- Biography
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Amy Beth Schumer is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director. Schumer ventured into comedy in the early 2000s before appearing as a contestant on the fifth season of the NBC reality competition series Last Comic Standing in 2007. From 2013 to 2016, she was the creator, co-producer, co-writer, and star of the Comedy Central sketch comedy series Inside Amy Schumer, for which she received a Peabody Award and was nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Variety Sketch Series in 2015.
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George Forsyth
- Occupations
- association football coachpoliticianassociation football player
- Biography
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George Patrick Forsyth Sommer is a Peruvian politician and former international footballer.
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Anna Carina
- Occupations
- actorsingertelevision presenter
- Biography
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Anna Carina Copello Hora is a Peruvian pop singer. In 2010, she was nominated for the Premios Orgullosamente Latino: Soloist of the Year, Latin Song of the Year, Latin album of the Year, and Video of the Year. She has been dubbed the "Queen of Peruvian pop".
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Juan Manuel Robles
- Occupations
- journalistwriter
- Biography
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Juan Manuel Robles is a Peruvian writer. He was born in Lima and obtained an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from New York University. His novel Nuevos juguetes de la guerra fría (Seix Barral, 2015) received critical acclaim, as did his more recent work No somos cazafantasmas (Seix Barral, 2018). In 2017, he was named as one of the Bogota39, a selection of the best young writers in Latin America.
Peruvian University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Studies | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing |
| Faculty : Communication Sciences | Advertising and Publicity, Communication Studies, Journalism |
| Faculty : Contemporary Arts | Music |
| Faculty : Design | Design |
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Finance, International Business |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Dietetics, Medicine, Nutrition, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Hotel Management and Tourism | Hotel Management, Tourism |
| Faculty : Human Sciences | Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology |
General information
| Alternative names | UPC Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Accreditation | Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria (SUNEDU) |
| Motto | Exígete. Innova. UPC. Push yourself. Be creative. UPC. |
Location and contacts
| Address | Prolongación Primavera 2390 Monterrico, Lima, 33 Peru |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,944,000 |