Universidad Nacional de Trujillo

What Universidad Nacional de Trujillo does

Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT) is a public university in Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru, founded circa 1830, making it the first Republican university in Latin America and the fourth oldest on the continent. It is ranked in the Top 5 of Peruvian public universities by SUNEDU and operates under a government-regulated tuition model. The institution serves over 13,000 students enrolled in Semester 2025-II across 45 undergraduate programs, 80 master's programs, and 26 doctoral programs, organized through 13 faculties including Engineering, Medicine, Law, Sciences, Education, and Economics. UNT's operations span a main Ciudad Universitaria campus in Trujillo, three regional filiales (Huamachuco, Valle Jequetepeque, Santiago de Chuco), and affiliated service units including the CEPUNT pre-university center, CIDUNT language center, the Zoology Museum Juan Ormea Rodríguez, the Cultural Center, and the CEE Rafael Narváez Cadenillas production center. The university maintains 238 active academic agreements (162 national and 76 international) and has secured SINEACE accreditations for several programs, including a six-year accreditation for Estomatología, Lengua y Literatura, and Educación Inicial.

Revenue derives primarily from Peruvian government appropriations, supplemented by admission examination fees (ordinary, extraordinary, and summative exams via CEPUNT), Canon funds and PIC research grants, and continuing education and diploma programs. Notable employer partnerships include Barrick Peru (producing approximately 15 graduate placements in 2025), Project Chavimochic for agricultural research, MINEDU's Jovenes Talento program, and the Ministry of Culture for archaeological heritage work. In 2025, UNT achieved a historic 92.3% budget execution rate and committed S/ 6.9 million to a campus modernization project, with an additional S/ 500,000 allocated for 2026 student exchanges, theses, and research. Research output is anchored by 12 specialized faculties, an institutional DSpace repository, OJS scientific journals, and the Fondo Editorial Universitario press, with notable achievements including publication in Nature on bacterial communication and a quantum simulation competition win by the QUANTA team. The current rector is Dr. Hermes Sifuentes Inostroza, supported by 12 newly installed deans for the 2026–2030 period.

Name

Universidad Nacional de Trujillo

Legal name

Universidad Nacional de Trujillo

Website

https://unitru.edu.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Universidad Nacional de Trujillo is a public university in northern Peru offering 45 undergraduate, 80 master's, and 26 doctoral programs across 13 faculties. It serves over 13,000 students and operates three regional filiales, funded primarily by government appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate professional programs
• Graduate education services
• University research programs
• Pre-university preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Trujillo

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Services: Government-funded public university providing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education. Revenue primarily from government appropriations and public funding mechanisms for higher education institutions.
2. Admission and Enrollment Fees: Fees collected from admission examination processes including ordinary, extraordinary, and summative examinations for pre-university and undergraduate programs
3. Research Grants and Canon Funding: Funding from government sources including Canon funds for research projects, PIC (Research Incentive Contest) funding, and institutional research grants
4. Continuing Education and Diploma Programs: Revenue from continuing education programs, diploma courses, and specialized training offered through the university and its extensions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Universidad Nacional de Trujillo is a public university that delivers undergraduate professional education across 45 career programs in 13 faculties, graduate education through 80 master's programs and 26 doctoral programs, and pre-university preparation through CEPUNT. It also operates the Museo de Zoología Juan Ormea Rodríguez, the CIDUNT language center, production centers, a digital repository, and a university press, complemented by academic and research information systems.

Product overview

Universidad Nacional de Trujillo is a public university offering higher education across 45 undergraduate professional programs organized in 13 faculties, plus graduate education through 80 master's degrees and 26 doctoral programs. The university operates academic support services including CEPUNT (pre-university center), an Escuela de Posgrado (graduate school), and specialized units such as CIDUNT (language center). Its infrastructure includes museums (Zoology Museum Juan Ormea Rodríguez), production centers (CEPUNT, CIDUNT), and digital platforms for academic management (SGA), research (Sistema de Investigación), student welfare (SIBU), and scholarly publishing (DSpace Repository, OJS Journals, Fondo Editorial). The institution also maintains administrative systems for academic records, student services, and institutional transparency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Professional Education Programs Professional undergraduate education delivered across 45 career programs in 13 faculties including Engineering, Sciences, Medicine, Law, Education, Social Sciences, Economics, and Health Sciences for high school graduates and transfer students seeking professionally accredited degrees at a public university.
• Graduate School Master's and Doctoral Programs Graduate-level education offering 80 master's programs and 26 doctoral programs through the Escuela de Posgrado (EPG) for professionals and academics seeking advanced specialization and research capabilities across multiple disciplines.
• CEPUNT Pre-University Center Pre-university preparation and admission services operating preparatory courses and entrance examinations (Ordinario, Extraordinario, and Sumativos examinations) for prospective students applying to UNT's undergraduate programs.
• CIDUNT Language Center Language instruction services providing foreign-language courses to university students and the general public through the Centro de Idiomas.
• Museo de Zoología Juan Ormea Rodríguez Zoology museum showcasing faunal biodiversity with exhibits of invertebrates, vertebrates (fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals), dioramas, and collections, with public admission fees of S/ 3.00 for adults, S/ 1.50 for seniors and students, and free entry for UNT students.
• C.E.E. Rafael Narváez Cadenillas Production Center University production center delivering educational and community services to support UNT's extension activities and revenue generation.
• Repositorio Institucional (DSpace) Digital institutional repository hosting university scientific publications, theses, and academic documents available through the DSpace platform.
• Fondo Editorial Universitario University press publishing academic books, educational materials, and literary works as part of UNT's editorial operations.
• Revistas Científicas (OJS) Open Journal Systems-based platform publishing UNT's scientific journals for academic dissemination of university research output.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 ranking among SUNEDU-licensed public universities in Peru
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barrick PerúcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMining company Barrick Perú partnered with UNT for internship and professional development programs. UNT Environmental Engineering graduate Enzo Gabriel Quipan Siccha achieved first place in Barrick's national internship selection process and was hired at the Pierina Mining Unit. Approximately 15 UNT graduates were placed in relevant positions during 2025 following rigorous selection processes.
• ChavimochiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Chavimochic signed a cooperation agreement with UNT to strengthen research and agricultural innovation. The alliance promotes joint projects, internships, and technology transfer for regional agricultural development in the irrigation project's area of influence.
• MINEDU (Ministerio de Educación)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Education recruits UNT graduates for the Jovenes Talento Minedu 2025 program, which aims to transform educational management through talented young professionals.
• Ministry of CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNT consolidates national alliance with the Ministry of Culture for the protection of regional archaeological heritage, including joint conservation and research actions.
• UK Ambassador to PeruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK Ambassador Gavin Cook expressed interest in establishing cooperation links with UNT and highlighted the cultural legacy of Huacas de Moche archaeological site.
• SaC3 Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNT will host the international SaC3 project in 2026, an initiative promoting academic cooperation between South America and Germany.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Universidad Nacional de Piura (UNP): A regional Peruvian public university in northern Peru offering similar programs. UNP directly competes with UNT for students in northern Peru and shares similar government funding structures and program offerings.
• Universidad Nacional de San Agustín (UNSA): A regional Peruvian public university in Arequipa offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programs. UNSA competes with UNT for SUNEDU rankings, regional government funding, and student recruitment in southern Peru.
• Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM): Peru's oldest public university and SUNEDU-ranked peer. UNMSM offers similar comprehensive undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs and competes for the same pool of high-performing Peruvian students and government research funding.
• Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI): A leading Peruvian public university specializing in engineering and applied sciences. UNI competes with UNT for engineering students, faculty talent, and industry partnerships in mining, construction, and industrial sectors.
• Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC): A Peruvian public university offering a comprehensive program portfolio similar to UNT. UNSAAC competes for SUNEDU ranking positions, government research funding, and regional student recruitment.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM): Latin America's largest public university with comprehensive research and academic programs. Comparable to UNT in mission and public funding model, though at significantly greater scale and international recognition.
• Universidad de Chile: Chile's oldest and most prestigious public university. Comparable to UNT as a major Latin American public research university with comprehensive programs, government funding, and research output.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP): Peru's leading private university and top-ranked institution overall. PUCP competes with UNT for high-performing students, faculty, and research prestige, but operates with private funding and significantly larger financial resources.
• Universidad de Lima: A major Peruvian private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, law, and engineering. Universidad de Lima competes with UNT for students seeking premium private education and industry connections.
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia: Colombia's largest public research university with comprehensive program offerings. Comparable in mission and structure to UNT as a major Latin American public university with extensive research output and government funding dependence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@universidadnacionaldetrujillo
• Xx.com/unitru
• Facebookfacebook.com/untlaunicaoficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-nacional-de-trujillo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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