Universidad de Piura

Overview

Universidad de Piura (UDEP) is a well-known private university in Peru, founded in 1969, with two campuses in Piura and Lima. The university is widely recognized for its academic rigor, student support, and emphasis on professional values. Today, UDEP serves more than 10,000 students across seven faculties and offers 61 academic programs, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and professional options. UDEP also maintains partnerships with 100+ international universities and supports research work in areas such as business, engineering, and the social sciences.

The Piura campus covers about 130 hectares of reclaimed desert and is designed around a living ecosystem that supports local biodiversity. The Lima campus is located in Miraflores, one of the city’s most connected commercial districts. UDEP’s School of Management (PAD) is especially notable for graduate study, including an MBA that attracts applicants from across the country. In addition, UDEP highlights strong career outcomes, including a reported 90% employability rate for graduates, supported by industry connections and a student-faculty ratio of around 16:1.

2. General Information

Name	Universidad de Piura (UDEP)
Established	1969
Type	Private university
Location	Piura (main campus) & Lima (Miraflores)
Website	www.udep.edu.pe
Student Enrollment	~10,000+ (updated)
Acceptance Rate	~19%
Student-Faculty Ratio	16:1

3. Fee Structure

Program	Annual Tuition (PEN)
Business Administration	28,500
Economics	31,500
Engineering	31,500
Law	28,500
Communication Sciences	28,500
International Business	31,500
MBA (PAD School)	65,000

4. Academic Programs

Undergraduate: Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Law, Communication, Psychology, Architecture, Education
Graduate: MBA, Master in Finance, Master in Education, Master in Project Management
Notable Programs:
- PAD School of Management (top-ranked MBA)
- Industrial Engineering with AI focus
- International Business with exchange programs

If you are comparing management or business-focused options, you may also want to review similar profiles like Universidad del Pacífico and Universidad de Lima, since they often attract students looking for strong economics, business administration, and social science curricula in Lima.

5. Facilities

130-hectare Piura campus with reforested desert and outdoor learning spaces
Modern Lima campus in Miraflores with business incubator support
Advanced engineering and computer labs
UDEP Library with specialized collections
Sports complex and cultural centers
Research centers focused on entrepreneurship and sustainable development

For applicants who want a broader view of what facilities can look like across Peru, it can also help to compare campus ecosystems at institutions such as Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, particularly if you are considering research-heavy programs and lab-based training.

6. Accommodation

UDEP offers limited on-campus housing in Piura, primarily for international students. Most students live in private accommodations near campus, and the university may provide guidance through housing recommendations and databases:

Piura: Shared apartments (approximately PEN 800–1,500/month) near campus
Lima: Homestays or shared residencias in Miraflores (approximately PEN 1,200–2,500/month)
University support through housing listings and recommendations

Because Lima housing can vary significantly by neighborhood and contract type, you may find it useful to check how other universities structure student support and location choices, for example at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, which is also known for practical, career-oriented student services.

7. Contact Information

Admissions Email: admision@udep.edu.pe
Phone: +51 73 284500 (Piura), +51 1 2139600 (Lima)
Addresses: Piura: Av. Ramón Mugica 131, Urb. San Eduardo

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