University of Piura: Statistics

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#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
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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 1,205 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.

Publications
1,205
Citations
5,279

University of Piura majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
937 / 3,492
Philosophy
719 / 1,885
Political Science
483 / 2,144
Environmental Science
444 / 2,904
Engineering
367 / 2,989
Computer Science
324 / 2,327
Biology
318 / 2,154
Geography and Cartography
294 / 1,602
Law
285 / 2,035
Physics
276 / 2,454
Business
265 / 1,995
Medicine
215 / 1,323
Sociology
201 / 1,139
Quantum and Particle physics
197 / 1,747
Ecology
193 / 2,000
Geology
189 / 1,592
Mathematics
182 / 1,312
Economics
178 / 1,198
Chemistry
172 / 1,894
History
153 / 819
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
151 / 586
Psychology
150 / 1,536
Statistics
136 / 996
Mechanical Engineering
123 / 1,079
Archaeology
123 / 804
Management
116 / 1,225
Linguistics
103 / 1,032
Art & Design
99 / 491
Machine Learning
87 / 829
Pathology
85 / 431
Development Studies
82 / 700
Materials Science
82 / 858
Organic Chemistry
81 / 845
Paleontology
81 / 698
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
80 / 577
Finance
79 / 332
Biochemistry
77 / 413
Marketing
77 / 452
Oceanography
72 / 703
Agricultural Science
68 / 895

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
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 63)
    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.

  2. Fernando Zavala

    Fernando Zavala
    Born in
    Peru Flag Peru
    Years
    1971-.. (age 53)
    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.

  3. Marisol Espinoza

    Marisol Espinoza
    Born in
    Peru Flag Peru
    Years
    1967-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    journalistpoliticianlawyer
    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 70)
    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 48)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    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 70)
    Occupations
    journalistpoliticianteacher
    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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