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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
(PUCP)
About
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is a private university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 with the support and approval of the Catholic church, being the oldest private institution of higher learning in the country.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 357 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 34 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 26,939
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 6.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
31 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =751 | 37.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú?
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =357, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,164.
When was Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú founded?
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú was founded in 1917.
What are the top subjects at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú?
Top subjects at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú include: History, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Development Studies, Law & Legal Studies, Arts & Humanities.
Where is Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú located?
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú is located in Lima, Peru.