University of Lima

The University of Lima (Spanish: Universidad de Lima; IPA: [uniβeɾsiˈðað ðe ˈlima]; ) is a private research university in Lima, Peru. Its influence, wealth, and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the country.

MottoScientia et praxis (Knowledge and practice)

TypePrivate Research University

Established25 April 1962 (1962-04-25)^[1]

RectorPatricia Stuart Alvarado

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University of Lima

Universidad de Lima
Motto	Scientia et praxis (Knowledge and practice)
Type	Private Research University
Established	25 April 1962 (1962-04-25)[1]
Rector	Patricia Stuart Alvarado
Academic staff	678
Students	28,000 (2025)
Undergraduates	26,000
Postgraduates	2,000
Location	Lima, Peru
Campus	Urban 6 acres (2.4 ha)
Colors	Orange   White   Gray
Affiliations	Consortium of Universities UDUAL [es], Asociación Columbus
Website	www.ulima.edu.pe

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Established on April 25, 1962; the decision to create the University of Lima was made in 1960 by a group of college professors, along with commerce and industry representatives, which gathered in the PRODIES Civil Association (Promotion of Industrial Development through Higher Education). It started operations after two years of research and development. At first, they only enrolled 120 students in a small campus in the Jesús María District. Due to the university's quick growth (particularly due to its business program), a new campus in the Monterrico neigbourhood of Santiago de Surco was inaugurated on August 27, 1966 to serve the university's space needs.^[2]

Since 1996, it is part of the Consortium of Universities as a founding member. It is formed by other 3 private higher education institutes considered the best in their respective fields; the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru specializing in social studies, Universidad del Pacífico in economics, and Cayetano Heredia University in medicine.

Today, the University of Lima enrolls over 28,000 students, has 14 majors organized in 7 faculties, a postgraduate school, a general studies program and a scientific research institute and international relations; along with many services for students, faculty, and the community at large.^[3] It produced an attorney general, an aristocrat and multiple congressmen and politicians; as well as numerous writers, scholars, socialites and journalists which are stronghold and relevant names in Peruvian society.^[4][5]

It is consistently ranked among the top 5 institutes of higher education in Peru, top 80 in Latin America and one of the leading 1000 universities in the world.^[6]