Universidad de Piura

About

Universidad de Piura (UDEP) is a private Peruvian university renowned for its strong humanistic education and ethical values integrated across all disciplines, particularly in its highly-regarded faculties of Business, Economics, Engineering, and Law. UDEP emphasizes a personalized learning experience and professional development, preparing students for leadership roles with a global perspective. For international students, UDEP offers a welcoming environment supported by its International Office, which facilitates exchange programs, provides Spanish language courses, and assists with integration into university life. While instruction is primarily in Spanish, the university fosters a vibrant international community through various cultural activities and academic collaborations. Its commitment to a comprehensive education that balances technical skills with ethical formation is a distinctive characteristic.

Background

The University of Piura (Spanish: Universidad de Piura; "UDEP") is a private university in Peru. It has two campuses, the main one is in Piura, while a more recently built one is located in the Miraflores District of Lima. In 1964, Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, at a meeting with professors from the University of Navarra in Spain, decided to create a new university. It was founded by St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer and in 1969, it was officially recognized as a university.

Location

Quick facts

Nearby universities