Founded in 1994, the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (Peruvian University of Applied Sciences) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-year-old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UPC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Peruvian University of Applied Sciences |
Acronym | UPC |
Founded | 1994 |
Motto | Exígete. Innova. UPC. Push yourself. Be creative. UPC. |
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Address | Prolongación Primavera 2390, Monterrico Lima 15023 Lima Peru |
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+51 (1) 630 3333 |
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The following Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.
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Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas is a private higher education institution.
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas is a for-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Peru
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