University of Piura: Statistics

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#3648 of 14,131 In the World
#240 of 1,756 In Latin America
#14 of 136 In Peru
#1 of 2 In Piura
#2200 of 6,689 For Philosophy
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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 Rate19%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - July; August-December)
Enrollment6,600

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 1,475 scientific papers with 8,486 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Computer Science, Law, and Physics.

Publications
1,475
Citations
8,486

University of Piura majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,135 / 5,862
Philosophy
879 / 3,235
Political Science
558 / 3,551
Environmental Science
556 / 4,726
Engineering
421 / 4,469
Geography and Cartography
375 / 2,631
Biology
374 / 3,264
Computer Science
367 / 3,648
Law
324 / 3,288
Physics
319 / 3,385
Business
294 / 2,915
Medicine
265 / 2,125
Sociology
238 / 1,939
Ecology
232 / 2,965
Quantum and Particle physics
229 / 2,395
Geology
222 / 2,515
Mathematics
214 / 2,066
Chemistry
213 / 2,843
Economics
196 / 1,848
History
179 / 1,167
Psychology
175 / 2,279
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
161 / 1,036
Statistics
158 / 1,596
Archaeology
143 / 1,131
Mechanical Engineering
136 / 1,432
Management
125 / 1,739
Art & Design
115 / 857
Pathology
114 / 841
Linguistics
108 / 1,422
Organic Chemistry
100 / 1,225
Materials Science
100 / 1,269
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
97 / 943
Biochemistry
96 / 797
Machine Learning
96 / 1,208
Development Studies
94 / 1,208
Paleontology
90 / 1,047
Finance
84 / 558
Marketing
81 / 614
Agricultural Science
79 / 1,190
Botany
79 / 1,212

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 2 0
1993 2 0
1994 4 2
1995 0 6
1996 2 3
1997 4 5
1998 2 7
1999 1 12
2000 6 22
2001 3 24
2002 5 44
2003 8 38
2004 3 47
2005 15 46
2006 21 59
2007 21 77
2008 15 78
2009 21 100
2010 18 149
2011 32 193
2012 44 220
2013 41 245
2014 35 288
2015 84 284
2016 102 294
2017 118 354
2018 115 444
2019 82 522
2020 119 763
2021 148 895
2022 115 944
2023 158 1075
2024 105 1137
Academic rankings

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

  1. Rafael López Aliaga

    Rafael López Aliaga
    Born in
    Peru Flag Peru
    Years
    1961-.. (age 64)
    Enrolled in the University of Piura
    Graduated with bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
    Occupations
    politicianempresarioindustrial 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 in 2020.

  2. Fernando Zavala

    Fernando Zavala
    Born in
    Peru Flag Peru
    Years
    1971-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    politicianeconomist
    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.

  3. Marisol Espinoza

    Marisol Espinoza
    Born in
    Peru Flag Peru
    Years
    1967-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    politicianjournalistlawyer
    Biography

    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.

  4. Rafael Rey

    Rafael Rey
    Born in
    Peru Flag Peru
    Years
    1954-.. (age 71)
    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.

  5. Juan Manuel Carrasco Millones

    Juan Manuel Carrasco Millones
    Born in
    Peru Flag Peru
    Years
    1976-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Juan Manuel Carrasco Millones, is a Peruvian lawyer and former Minister of the Interior of Peru.

  6. Fabiola Morales

    Fabiola Morales
    Born in
    Peru Flag Peru
    Years
    1954-.. (age 71)
    Occupations
    politicianjournalistteacher
    Biography

    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

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