Ricardo Palma University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7819 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #496 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #23 of 136 | In Peru |
| #13 of 43 | In Lima |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- urp.edu.pe
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 36%*
* Ricardo Palma University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to March (April - July; August-December; January-March) |
Tuition
The tuition table for Ricardo Palma University 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 16,000 | PEN |
| Dentistry | 12,000 | PEN |
| Law | 8,000 | PEN |
| Business Administration | 7,000 | PEN |
| Accounting | 6,000 | PEN |
| Architecture | 5,000 | PEN |
| Industrial Engineering | 4,000 | PEN |
| Computer Science | 3,500 | 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 Ricardo Palma University.
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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachiller | Accountancy, Administration, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Biology, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cooking and Catering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Higher Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, International Business, Law, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Psychology, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Maestría | Architecture, Business Administration, Ecology, Environmental Management, Higher Education, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Psychology, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doctorado | Business Administration, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
Notable alumni
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Ulises Humala
- Occupations
- politicianengineer
- Biography
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Ulises Humala Tasso is a Peruvian professor at the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería and a politician who ran unsuccessfully for president in the 2006 election on the Avanza País ticket. He was running against his brother, Ollanta Humala, and 18 other candidates. Ulises received 0.2% of the vote, coming in 14th place.
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Mesías Guevara Amasifuén
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Mesías Antonio Guevara Amasifuén is a Peruvian politician and engineer, currently serving as the governor of Cajamarca since 2019. A member of the Popular Action party, he currently serves as the party's president since 2014. He was previously a Congressman, representing Cajamarca between 2011 and 2016.
Ricardo Palma University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Research | Architecture, Biology, Economics, Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Psychology, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture and Town Planning | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Biology | Biology, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Cooking and Catering, Economics, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, International Business, Marketing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Modern Languages | Chinese, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Korean, Modern Languages, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine | Genetics, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Parasitology |
| Faculty : Psychology | Developmental Psychology, Education, Neurosciences, Psychology, Psychometrics |
| School : Postgraduate Studies | Higher Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | URP Universidad Ricardo Palma |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria (SUNEDU) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Av. Benávides N°5440 Santiago de Surco Lima, Lima Peru |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,944,000 |