University of Piura: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3656 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #245 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #14 of 136 | In Peru |
| #1 of 2 | In Piura |
| #2412 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 19%
- Enrollment
- 6,600
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- udep.edu.pe
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 19% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 6,600 |
We've calculated the 19% acceptance rate for University of Piura 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
University of Piura has published 1,205 scientific papers with 5,279 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Law, and Physics.
University of Piura majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 4 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 4 | 10 |
| 2001 | 3 | 12 |
| 2002 | 5 | 30 |
| 2003 | 7 | 33 |
| 2004 | 2 | 31 |
| 2005 | 15 | 36 |
| 2006 | 19 | 44 |
| 2007 | 21 | 52 |
| 2008 | 10 | 62 |
| 2009 | 15 | 85 |
| 2010 | 15 | 104 |
| 2011 | 30 | 137 |
| 2012 | 40 | 162 |
| 2013 | 42 | 201 |
| 2014 | 30 | 236 |
| 2015 | 79 | 216 |
| 2016 | 102 | 216 |
| 2017 | 113 | 277 |
| 2018 | 106 | 317 |
| 2019 | 74 | 394 |
| 2020 | 107 | 552 |
| 2021 | 127 | 623 |
| 2022 | 89 | 699 |
| 2023 | 114 | 623 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Piura 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 | Annual Tuition Cost (PEN) |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | 28,500 |
| Law | 28,500 |
| Engineering | 31,500 |
| Architecture | 31,500 |
| Communication Sciences | 28,500 |
| Education | 28,500 |
| Psychology | 28,500 |
| International Business | 31,500 |
| Marketing | 31,500 |
| Finance | 31,500 |
| Economics | 31,500 |
| Accounting | 31,500 |
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 University of Piura.
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 | 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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachiller | Accountancy, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Heritage Preservation, History, Industrial Engineering, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| Maestría | Administrative Law, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Electronics and Automation, Management, Philosophy, Public Law |
| Doctorado | Education, Engineering, Law, Management |
Notable alumni
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Rafael López Aliaga
- Enrolled in the University of Piura
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
- Occupations
- empresariopoliticianindustrial engineer
- Biography
-
Rafael Bernardo López Aliaga Cazorla is a Peruvian businessman and politician, who is serving as mayor of Lima since 2023. He is currently the leader of Popular Renewal, the successor to National Solidarity reformed in 2020.
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Fernando Zavala
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participanteconomist
- Biography
-
Fernando Martín Zavala Lombardi is a Peruvian politician, who was the Prime Minister of Peru from 28 July 2016 to 17 September 2017. Previously he was the President of Backus and Johnston, a subsidiary of SABMiller. From 2005 to 2006 he was Minister of Economy and Finance.
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Marisol Espinoza
- Occupations
- journalistpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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Marisol Espinoza Cruz is a Peruvian politician who was the First Vice President of Peru during the Humala administration from 2011–2016. She has been a Congresswoman representing Piura between 2006 and 2019. Espinoza belongs to the Peruvian Nationalist Party.
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Rafael Rey
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Rafael Rey Rey is a Peruvian engineer, political commentator and politician who currently serves as member of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru Board of Directors since 2016. Throughout his political life, he served in the Peruvian Congress from 1990 to 2006 and as a Representative to the Andean Parliament from 2006 to 2016. During the Second presidency of Alan García, he was appointed Minister of Production, Ambassador to Italy and Minister of Defense.
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Juan Manuel Carrasco Millones
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Juan Manuel Carrasco Millones, is a Peruvian lawyer and former Minister of the Interior of Peru.
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Fabiola Morales
- Occupations
- journalistpoliticianteacher
- Biography
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Fabiola María Morales Castillo is a Peruvian politician and a Congresswoman representing Piura for the 2006–2011 term. Morales was elected under the National Unity belongs to the National Solidarity party. She lost her seat in the 2011 elections when she ran for re-election, but she received a minority of votes. Morales is a member of the Madrid Forum, an international alliance of right-wing and far-right individuals.
University of Piura faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Communication Sciences | Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Education, Educational Sciences, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, Heritage Preservation, History, Philosophy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Biomedicine, Psychology |
General information
| Alternative names | UDEP Universidad de Piura |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria (SUNEDU) |
| Motto | Universitas Studiorum Piurensis The universal study of knowledge in Piura |
Location and contacts
| Address | Av. Ramón Mugica 131, Urb. San Eduardo Piura, Piura, 353 Peru |
|---|---|
| City population | 473,000 |