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Peru is without doubt one of the most attractive countries in Latin America. The ecological and cultural diversity, impressive variety of its landscapes, cheerful character of its people, historically rich cities and beautiful archaeological monuments, all combine to make Peru unique among the world’s nations. Situated on the central West Coast of South America, Peru offers an immense variety of landscapes and climates, as a result of the peculiarities of its geographical location. This was also the site of the richest development of pre-Columbian civilizations, characteristically complex societies which achieved extremely high levels of civilization in terms of their architecture, textiles, stock rearing, ceramics, gold and silver work, and in many other ways. The city of Lima, founded in 1535, is the capital of Peru. Located in the central coast region, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Lima is home to approximately 9 million people. In Lima, the past and the present are interwoven, and the archaeological remains of ancient civilizations form part of this modern and cosmopolitan city. 2
Pontificia Universidad CatĂłlica del PerĂş
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The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú is a community of teachers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, whose mission is the formation of qualified professionals with a high level of academic attainment. Founded in 1917, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú is the oldest-established private higher educational institution in Peru.
One campus in Lima 43-hectares 28,303 Students
The university’s teachers, students and graduates are dedicated to the achievement of the highest standards in research and academic work, projecting their work towards the entire national community.
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. Total area: 413,902 m2 . Green area: 175,930 m2 . Sports area: 32,722 m2 . Pre-hispanic road area: 13,503 m2 . Classrooms: 397 . Cafeterias: 19 . Points for wireless internet (wifi): 1015 . Health service centers: 1 . Spiritual and counseling centers: 2 . Auditoriums: 4 . Sports coliseum (polideportivo): 1 4
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. Academic departments: 16 . Schools: 15 . Undergraduate academic programs: 45 . General studies programs: 2 . Graduate schools: 1 . Masters programs: 96 . Doctoral programs: 15 . Academic alliances with international universities: 416
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. Undergraduate students: 21,933 . Masters students: 6.042 . Phd students: 328 . International students: 600 . PUCP students abroad: 300 . Peruvian university network students: 220 . Faculty: 2,449 . Administrative staff and laborers: 2,927
. Laboratories: 64 . Research centers and institutes: 17 . Research groups: 141 . Libraries, newspaper libraries and documentation centers: 8 . Books in our libraries: 357,610 . Audiovisual material: 10,832 . Magazines: 186,381 . PUCP magazines online: 31 . Thesis online: 2,032 . Invention patents: 14 Academic Office of Institutional Affairs
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UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING . Accounting SCHOOL OF ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT . Administration and Executive Management SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM . Architecture SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN . Graphic Design . Industrial Design . Artistic Education . Sculpture . Engraving . Painting . Art, Fashion and Textile Design
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS ARTS AND SCIENCES . Audiovisual Communications . Developmental Communications . Journalism . Advertising SCHOOL OF EDUCATION . Preschool Education . Primary Education . Secondary Education SCHOOL OF LAW . Law SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES . Archaeology . Information Sciences . Philosophy . Geography and the Environment . History . Humanities . Linguistics and Literature SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY . Psychology
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SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS . Dance . Music . Theater . Performance Arts Management SCHOOL OF SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING . Statistics . Physics . Civil Engineering . Geological Engineering . Mining Engineering . Telecommunications Engineering . Electronic Engineering . Industrial Engineering . Informatics Engineering . Mechanical Engineering . Mathematics . Chemistry SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES . Anthropology . Political Science and Government . Economics . Sociology
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On its mission to keep growing as a high-quality educational institution, the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú has set as a priority to carry out the necessary efforts to become a renowned and prestigious institution worldwide. Up to date, PUCP has been listed in several international rankings as one of the top universities in Latin America and the best on several fields of study in Peru.
PUCP has around 416 agreements with over 280 international universities, which allow members of our community to engage in activities with universities and people from around the world that share a common interest for the development of science, technology, social sciences and liberal arts in different areas. Currently, PUCP has signed about 240 mobility programs, which that clearly makes our university a leading academic institution of international mobility in Peru. Our university-due to successful special programs, such as Field School Program in Peru -hosts an average of 600 students from around the world and sends over 300 students abroad every year. That scenario is constantly increasing, which transforms our campus in Lima in a truly international campus, where students from around the world study and participate in an enriching exchange that allows them to broaden their perspectives and have a better understanding of different cultures. Given these results, PUCP is recognized internationally as a prestigious higher education institution, as we have trained professors and scholars with international highest-standards.
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416 agreements with over 280 international universities 240 mobility programs
This map shows how many international universities have a mobility program with PUCP
Germany: 21 Holland: 3 Belgium: 3
Canada: 7
United Kingdom: 4 France: 39
United States: 22
Portugal: 5 Spain: 22
Dominican Republic: 3
Mexico: 11
Costa Rica: 1
Norway: 3 Sweden: 3 Finland: 3
Switzerland: 4
Denmark: 3 Lithuania : 1 Poland: 3 Czech Republic: 3 Austria: 2 Slovenia: 1 Italy: 5
Japan: 9
South Korea: 2
Panama: 1 Venezuela: 3
Colombia: 9
Brazil: 8
Ecuador: 2
Bolivia: 2 Chile: 11
Paraguay: 1
Australia: 3
Uruguay: 1 Argentina: 8
PUCP hosts an average of 600 students from around the world and sends over 300 students abroad every year.
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“My experience at PUCP has been unforgettable. I have met
great friends, great teachers thanks to many facilities that the university has given us. It is a university with a high level and commitment to its students and provides many opportunities to develop both inside and outside the classroom.”.
Laura Canela
Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
“With a friendly, inclusive and diverse student community,
the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú is amazing, the professors are passionate and experts in their field, contributing to the academic formation of the students. The campus offers many services, which facilitate the experience in Peru. “
Tobias Rodrigues
Utrech University, Holland
“Studying at PUCP helped to expand my academic interests in areas where my home university does not cover. For example, the university
offers the possibility of participating in conferences with professors from other disciplines, which allows me to know new perspectives in current debates. In addition, the relationship between teachers and students is quite close, creating a more horizontal environment during my learning in class.
Frederic Blum
Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
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FIELD SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SHORT COURSES The Field School Program in Peru provides students with the opportunity to carry out practical work in research programs led by some of the most prestigious faculty members and scholars within the different academic areas at PUCP during the northern hemisphere summer months. This context allows participants to have a long-lasting, rich and fruitful academic and cultural experience. Throughout its twelve years of existence, the Field School Program has received around 400 students, increasing the number of participants every year. PUCP also offers customized study abroad and faculty-led programs for institutions all around the world. These programs can include field trips, excursions, visits to museums and local attractions, and more. Institutions can choose the contents for the programs and syllabus are accorded in coordination with PUCP.
Contact: fieldschool@pucp.pe http://www.fieldschool.pucp.edu.pe Academic Office of Institutional Affairs
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Academic Office of Institutional Affairs Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Phone: (511) 626-2164 E-mail: exchange@pucp.edu.pe Website: www.pucp.edu.pe