Universidad San Martin de Porres

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Universidad San Martin de Porres (USMP) is a prominent private university in Peru, recognized for its strong professional focus and practical approach to education. It is particularly well-regarded for its faculties in Health Sciences, including Medicine and Dentistry, as well as Law, Communication Sciences, and Tourism and Hotel Management, preparing students for direct entry into their respective fields. For international students, USMP offers various exchange programs managed by its dedicated International Relations Office, which assists with integration and academic guidance, though the primary language of instruction is Spanish. A distinctive characteristic is its deep commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, integrating these values into its curriculum and student activities.

Background

Club Deportivo Universidad de San Martín de Porres S.A., commonly known as Club Deportivo USMP, is a Peruvian football club based in the city of Lima. The club was founded in 2004 as a Joint-stock company, the first in Peru. In just their first season, the club began playing in the Peruvian top-flight, the Torneo Descentralizado, after they bought the promotional place of the 2003 Segunda División winners, Sport Coopsol. The team obtained their first Descentralizado title in 2007, the second in 2008 and their third in 2010. The name comes from the University of San Martín de Porres, a university in Lima.

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