Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

Key Highlights

• Licensed private university operating in metropolitan Lima
• Founded in 1994 under Law 26276
• Four campuses: Monterrico, Villa, San Miguel and San Isidro
• Active undergraduate and master’s-level teaching documented for 2026

Student Life & Environment

Student life is organized across UPC’s four Lima campuses. The university’s Vida Universitaria service advertises workshops, volunteering, interest groups, artistic ensembles, clubs, cultural activities and competitive sport. Its current page states that students can represent UPC through 25 sports teams. Some activities carry extracurricular credits, so participation can form part of a student’s broader graduation experience as well as providing recreation and opportunities to meet peers. Academic support extends beyond classroom teaching. UPC provides libraries and digital information resources, virtual and remote laboratory access, and student systems for schedules, courses, grades and room reservations. Its psychopedagogical service offers individual guidance, group programs and workshops addressing academic adjustment, socio-emotional issues and vocational questions. The service is available without charge, either in person or virtually, across Monterrico, San Isidro, San Miguel and Villa. Because UPC is spread across several urban sites rather than one residential campus, the student experience is likely to depend strongly on the assigned campus, timetable and travel pattern. Students may access all four campuses and can use facilities at another site, according to UPC’s campus-tour guidance. Applicants interested in particular sports facilities, laboratories, clubs or accessibility arrangements should verify where those resources operate and whether reservations are required. The reviewed official materials do not establish university-operated student housing, so prospective students should plan accommodation independently unless UPC confirms another arrangement.

Location & Surroundings

UPC’s four campuses are distributed across metropolitan Lima. Monterrico is at Prolongación Primavera 2390 in Santiago de Surco; Villa is at Avenida Alameda San Marcos 11 in Chorrillos; San Miguel is at Avenida La Marina 2810; and San Isidro is at Avenida General Salaverry 2255. These sites place students in different parts of a large capital region rather than within a single campus district. Campus choice can materially affect commuting time, nearby services and the facilities used day to day. San Isidro is in a major business district, while the other campuses occupy distinct residential and mixed-use areas of the city. Applicants should check which campus hosts their intended program and whether classes may be scheduled at more than one location. UPC states that enrolled students have access to all four campuses and may reserve facilities at sites other than their primary one. Lima’s scale and traffic make travel planning an important part of the enrollment decision. Students should compare class schedules with realistic peak-hour journeys and investigate public transport or private commuting options from their intended accommodation. The official sources reviewed do not provide a current, comprehensive housing service or residence inventory, so no university housing should be assumed.

Costs & Career Outcomes

UPC publishes 2026 undergraduate tuition schedules in Peruvian soles. Charges vary by degree program and assigned payment category rather than following a single university-wide price. The published examples span multiple categories, and the university explicitly describes the figures as referential because the final amount can depend on the admissions campaign, enrollment date, program, modality, benefits, agreements and other applicable conditions. The binding amount is communicated and accepted during admission and enrollment. Applicants should therefore request a written, individualized cost calculation instead of estimating total cost from one category or another student’s bill. Financial-support options advertised for undergraduate applicants include socioeconomic reassessment, socioeconomic scholarships and sports scholarships. Eligibility, percentages, renewal rules and exclusions vary. Some published benefits apply only to a first semester, a specified intake or particular programs, so applicants should read the current terms before relying on them. Living costs and housing are not included in the reviewed tuition schedule, and the university materials examined do not verify institution-operated residences. Career support is provided through UPC’s Oportunidades Laborales service. It advises students seeking pre-professional placements and assists graduates entering the labor market. The service also connects students with internship and employment opportunities. This is useful infrastructure, but it is not a guarantee of placement, salary or employment. No independent, current salary or graduate-employment statistic was found in the selected sources, so applicants should compare program-specific outcomes, professional licensing implications and likely commuting or relocation costs when assessing return on investment.