What Universidad de Lima does

Universidad de Lima is a private Peruvian university founded in 1962 and headquartered in Santiago de Surco, Lima. It delivers higher education across 14 undergraduate programs, 13 master's programs and 3 doctoral programs, supplemented by specialty diplomas, executive education, in-house corporate training and pre-university programs such as Empower Teens. The institution also operates research centers and platforms including eMonitor and a Responsible AI Center, and has hosted a UNESCO Chair in Communication and Culture of Peace since 2003.

The university's revenue model is tuition-led, supplemented by executive education fees, in-house corporate training contracts, and research-related professional services. International accreditations (AACSB, EFMD, ACBSP, RIBA, SHRM) and consortium partnerships with institutions in more than 23 countries are positioned as quality signals and competitive differentiators in the Peruvian private higher education market.

The institution serves a distributed student base of 29,678 enrolled students, with a 68,269-strong alumni network supporting career outcomes and corporate engagement. Operations are supported by 5,001-10,000 employees. Recent strategic activity includes land acquisition in Chancay for a new campus, co-organization of Premio Comunika 2026, and continued accreditation milestones.

Name

Universidad de Lima

Legal name

Universidad de Lima

Website

https://ulima.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Universidad de Lima is a private Peruvian university founded in 1962, serving 29,678 students across 14 undergraduate, 13 master's and 3 doctoral programs in Lima, with international accreditations, executive education and research centers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

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International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Executive education
• Language instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Revenue generated from tuition fees paid by undergraduate students across 14 degree programs. Tuition is charged per academic period (semester/cycle) and represents the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Graduate (Master's and Doctorate) Tuition: Revenue from 13 master's programs and 3 doctoral programs offered through the Graduate School (Escuela de Posgrado), including the ACBSP-accredited MBA Ulima.
3. Executive Education Programs: Revenue from specialized programs, certification courses, workshops, in-house training services, and the VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) international program.
4. Language Center (Centro de Idiomas): Revenue from language instruction programs including integral English, intensive English for graduation, English for Business, English for Engineering, English for Media Studies, integral Portuguese, B2 FIRST preparation, and extension workshops.
5. Specialty Diplomas: Revenue from post-graduate specialty diplomas (e.g., Leadership and Talent Management, Marketing and Commercial Management, Finance and Investments, Operations and International Logistics, Business Sustainability, Innovation and Startups, Digital Transformation) which require separate enrollment and fees.
6. Special Admissions Pathways (Pre Lima): Revenue from the Pre Lima direct admission option, which provides direct university entry for a fee, complementing the traditional entrance examination pathway.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Universidad de Lima is a private Peruvian university that delivers higher education across 14 undergraduate programs, 13 master's programs, and 3 doctoral programs, supplemented by executive education, a language center, and pre-university preparatory courses. The institution generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition charged by academic period, with secondary revenue from continuing education, corporate in-house training, and specialty diplomas.

Product overview

Universidad de Lima operates as a comprehensive private university offering a multi-level educational portfolio. The core academic offerings include 14 undergraduate programs across faculties of Business Sciences, Architecture, Communication, Law, Economics, Engineering (Civil, Industrial, Systems, Mechatronics, Environmental), and Psychology; 13 master's programs including the MBA Ulima and specialized graduate degrees; and 3 doctoral programs. The institution supplements its academic core with executive education programs, a Language Center offering English and Portuguese instruction, and the Pre Lima direct admission pathway. Research and applied services are delivered through specialized centers including the Scientific Research Institute (IDIC), Responsible AI Center, Sustainability Center (Responde Ulima), Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (InnovaUL), Employability Center, Economic Observatory, and Cultural Center. Infrastructure includes the Library and Blackboard-based Virtual Classroom platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro Cultural: Cultural center that serves as a creative space for artistic experiences, hosting multidisciplinary cultural projects.
• Centro de Emprendimiento e Innovación (InnovaUL)
• Centro de Sostenibilidad (Responde Ulima)
• Centro de Empleabilidad, Vinculación Profesional y Alumni
• Centro para la Inteligencia Artificial Responsable
• Instituto de Investigación Científica (IDIC)
• Centro de Idiomas Ulima
• Observatorio Económico, Financiero y Social

Products and services

• Pregrado (Undergraduate Programs) Fourteen full-time undergraduate degree programs (carreras) spanning 10 academic cycles and 209 credits across the faculties of Business Sciences, Architecture, Communication, Law, Economics, Engineering (Civil, Industrial, Systems, Mechatronics, Environmental), and Psychology, designed for high-school graduates pursuing professional careers in Peru.
• Maestrías (Master's Programs) Thirteen master's-level graduate programs including MBA Ulima (ACBSP-accredited), Banking and Finance, Business Law, Communication and Content Management, Data Science for Business, Operations and Project Management, Innovation Management, City Management, Construction Engineering Management, Design Engineering, Positive Leadership, Taxation and Fiscal Policy, Architecture and Project Culture, and Business Education and Research, targeting working professionals and recent graduates.
• Doctorados (PhD Programs) Three doctoral programs in Administration, Communication, and Strategic Management offered through the Graduate School, designed for candidates pursuing academic research credentials and senior scholarship.
• Educación Ejecutiva (Executive Education) Continuing-education portfolio including specialized programs, the international Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) program, specialized courses and workshops, free MOOC courses for the Ulima community, certifications with external institutions, in-house corporate training services (Servicios Inhouse), and the Empower Teens program, targeting mid-career professionals and corporate clients.
• Centro de Idiomas (Language Center) Foreign-language instruction programs including Integral English, Intensive English for Graduation, Academic English for Business Studies, English for Business, English for Engineering, English for Media Studies, Extension Workshops, Integral Portuguese, and B2 FIRST (FCE) preparation, targeting students and professionals seeking English or Portuguese proficiency.
• Pre Lima Direct-admission pre-university preparatory program enabling students to enter undergraduate studies through a dedicated pathway, with separate enrollment, fees, and admission exam schedules, complementing the traditional entrance examination route.
• Diplomados de Especialidad (Specialty Diplomas) Post-graduate specialty diploma programs in Leadership and Talent Management, Marketing and Commercial Management, Finance and Investments, Operations and International Logistics, Business Sustainability, Innovation and Startups, and Digital Transformation, each requiring separate enrollment and tuition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29,678 enrolled students and 68,269 graduates demonstrating scale of alumni network and educational output
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Consorcio de UniversidadescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn civil non-profit association formed in June 1996 comprising Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), Universidad del Pacífico (UP), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH), and Universidad de Lima. The consortium enables students to access academic services, use facilities, course equivalencies, and equal credit costs across all four member universities.
• European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany-based university with students and faculty from over 80 countries. Offers exchange programs and study abroad opportunities for Universidad de Lima students in Administration and related programs.
• University of WuppertalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university founded in 1972, following the Humboldtian tradition with multidisciplinary education based on research. Partners with Universidad de Lima for student exchange in engineering and business disciplines.
• University of BayreuthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university founded in 1975, promoting interdisciplinary research and development of academic profiles. Available for exchange programs with Universidad de Lima students.
• Hochschule Esslingen (HSE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university established in 1868, focused on high international standards, innovative and sustainable solutions. Exchange partner for Universidad de Lima students.
• University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf (HSD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university founded in 1971, with interdisciplinary teaching and research in design, technology, social sector, and business. Collaborates with approximately 160 partner institutions for academic programs and summer courses.
• HSB Hochschule Bremen - City University of Applied SciencesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university formed in 1982 from the merger of four independent universities. One of the largest scientific institutions in Bremen state, focused on practical application and internationalization.
• Bauhaus-Universität WeimarmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university founded in 1860, representing a spirit of experimentation, openness, creativity, and internationality. Offers programs in Architecture, Fine Arts, Materials Science, Visual Communication, Design, Media Design, Management, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Technology. Exchange partner for Communication students.
• University of Queensland (UQ)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partnered with Universidad de Lima for a second international bachelor's degree. Students from the Faculty of Business Sciences can study at UQ and earn a Bachelor of Business Management majoring in Marketing, International Business, and other specializations.
• École Supérieure de Commerce de Clermont (ESC Clermont)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench business school through which Universidad de Lima Faculty of Business Sciences students can study for one year and earn a Bachelor in International Management as a second degree.
• University of London (UoL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally recognized university for academic standards. Universidad de Lima students from all programs can earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as a second degree without leaving Peru, through the University's academic partnership with UoL.
• Corporation for Educational Radio and Television (CERET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian governmental entity providing educational broadcasting services. Universidad de Lima's undergraduate Communication program benefited from the national educational radio and television network for student projects and media training.
• Observatory of Image and Communication (OBICOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBICOM co-organizes the Premio Comunika award with Universidad de Lima, recognizing the best corporate communication campaigns in Peru. This partnership positions the university as a leader in communication education and industry engagement.
• GERENSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBacking organization for the Premio Comunika 2026 award, along with OBICOM and Universidad de Lima.
• Preciso AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising agency co-backing the Premio Comunika 2026 award recognizing corporate communication campaigns.
• MinsurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPeruvian mining company backing the Premio Comunika 2026 award as a corporate supporter.
• DIRCOM EspañaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpanish Association of Communication Directors (DIRCOM) backing the Premio Comunika 2026 award.
• Gestión (Media Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading Peruvian business newspaper serving as media partner for the Premio Comunika 2026 award organized by OBICOM and Universidad de Lima.
• Peruvian-British Chamber of Commerce (CCSP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is a member of the Peruvian-British Chamber of Commerce, supporting international business connections and professional networking.
• AACSB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal association of business schools and institutions advancing business education. Universidad de Lima is a member, supporting the international quality and reputation of its business programs.
• ACBSPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Universidad de Lima holds ACBSP accreditation for its MBA program and Registered Learning Partner status for accounting programs.
• EFMDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Foundation for Management Development. Universidad de Lima is a member of EFMD, a global network of business schools and corporations focused on management education and leadership development.
• CFA InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima holds university affiliation status with the CFA Institute, aligning its finance curriculum with CFA Program standards and enabling students to pursue CFA credentials.
• Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIBA has validated Universidad de Lima's Architecture program courses, confirming alignment with international professional standards for architecture education.
• UN Global Compact / UN PRMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is a member of UN PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education), committing to the UN Global Compact's principles for responsible business and sustainability education.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHRM has officially recognized that the Universidad de Lima Administration program's Bachelor of Science in Management curriculum is aligned with SHRM HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, valid through March 2028.
• Fab AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of digital fabrication laboratories. Universidad de Lima is a member of Fab Academy, supporting innovation and digital fabrication education.
• Fab Foundation / Fab LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is affiliated with the Fab Foundation, operating a Fab Lab that provides students access to digital fabrication tools and the global Fab Lab network.
• UNAIDEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is affiliated with UNAIDE, an international higher education quality assurance network.
• Business Graduates Association (BGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBGA is a quality assurance network for business schools. Universidad de Lima holds BGA membership, supporting the international recognition of its business programs.
• MBA WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of MBA schools expanding the reach and recognition of MBA programs globally. Universidad de Lima's MBA Ulima is a member.
• CLADEA (Latin American Council of Management Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is a member of CLADEA, the Latin American Council of Management Schools, a key regional network for business education excellence.
• AUIP (Association of Universities of the Iberoamerican Community)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is a member of AUIP, a network of Iberoamerican universities promoting academic cooperation and quality assurance.
• AIB (Association of International Educators)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is a member of AIB (Association of International Educators), supporting its internationalization strategy and exchange programs.
• TopUniversities (QS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is listed on TopUniversities.com (QS World University Rankings), providing international visibility and benchmarking for the university.
• Columbus-Web (International University Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university network to which Universidad de Lima belongs, supporting global academic exchange and collaboration.
• UniversiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversia is a network of Iberoamerican universities. Universidad de Lima is part of this network, which facilitates academic collaboration across Latin America and Spain.
• CINDA (Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is affiliated with CINDA, an inter-university development center supporting quality assurance and higher education cooperation in Latin America.
• UN SustainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad de Lima is part of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, committing to academic contributions toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Peruvian Consortium of Universities (Consorcio de Universidades)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil non-profit consortium formed in 1996 comprising PUCP, UP, UPCH, and Universidad de Lima. Enables cross-institutional course equivalencies, shared facilities, and equal credit pricing.
• EAC-College of ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAC-College of Arts is an international arts and education network affiliated with Universidad de Lima.
• Universidad de Londres (University of London)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university offering a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as a second degree for all Universidad de Lima students without leaving Peru.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP): Peru's leading private research university and a fellow member of the Consorcio de Universidades. Directly comparable as a multi-faculty private university serving Lima-based undergraduate and graduate students with strong international credentials and a comparable program portfolio.
• Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH): Private research university with a strong medical and life-sciences focus, also a consortium member. Comparable as a top-tier Peruvian private university pursuing international accreditations and research output.
• Universidad del Pacífico (UP): Peruvian private university specializing in business, economics, and engineering, also a consortium partner. Comparable as a high-end private Lima university competing for the same undergraduate and MBA student segments.
• Universidad ESAN: Peruvian private university specializing in business administration, graduate programs, and executive education. Directly comparable as a Lima-based private institution focused on management education and corporate training.
• Universidad de San Martín de Porres (USMP): One of the largest private universities in Peru by enrollment, offering multi-faculty undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable scale, geographic focus, and breadth of programs though positioned in a different price tier.

Emerging players

• INSEAD: Globally ranked business school with executive education and MBA programs. Comparable as a provider of internationally accredited graduate management education and corporate training that competes for the same executive student segment.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de los Andes: Colombia's leading private research university with strong international accreditation positioning (AACSB, EQUIS). Comparable as a Latin American elite private university with similar program breadth and graduate school focus.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's leading private multi-campus university with broad undergraduate, graduate, and executive education offerings across Latin America. Comparable as a large private university competing for top-tier students, international accreditations, and corporate training contracts across the region.
• Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM): Peru's flagship public university and largest by enrollment. Comparable as a comprehensive multi-faculty university competing for the same Lima-area student pool but at a public price point.

Regional players

• Universidad de Chile: Chile's leading public research university with broad program offerings and doctoral research output. Comparable as a regional Latin American university with international research credentials, though operating in a different country and as a public institution.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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