Universidad Peruana Union

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Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU) is a private Adventist institution renowned for its holistic educational approach, integrating academic excellence with Christian values and community service. It is particularly strong in health sciences, including Nursing and Nutrition, as well as Education, Theology, and Business Administration. For international students, UPeU offers support through its International Relations Office, which facilitates academic exchanges and cultural integration, though primary instruction is in Spanish. A distinctive characteristic is its commitment to a healthy lifestyle and spiritual development, often reflected in its campus environment and student activities.

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Peruvian Union University (Spanish: Universidad Peruana Unión) is a Seventh-day Adventist university in Lima, Peru. It is the second largest of ten Adventist universities in South America. Its acronym is "UPeU". It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system. Founded in 1919 as part of the Industrial College (today the Miraflores Adventist College) in Miraflores, Lima, it was the first higher education facility started by Seventh-day Adventists in Peru. It is part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system. Academic activities take place on a campus covering 242 hectares. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Peruvian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. The facilities include laboratories, classrooms, multimedia services and conference rooms that are used both for classes and in the summer courses. The University has a large library that includes Internet access. The University has sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services...

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