Double Degrees (4+1)
Students can earn two prestigious international degrees (their Peruvian degree plus one abroad) in just 4+1 years. This agreement applies with leading universities in North America and Europe.
Institutional Prestige
The strength of a
global community
Discover the pillars that establish Universidad del Pacífico as the country's leading incubator of business and analytical talent, and why its graduates lead the market.
Academic Excellence
1.
Flexible, Innovative Programs
UP offers its students more than 30 innovative concentrations and a catalog of over 200 elective courses, allowing their education to adapt to today's market demands.
2.
PhD Research Faculty
The faculty is made up of researchers with Ph.D. degrees from elite universities such as Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and Columbia, guaranteeing a well-rounded education.
3.
AACSB Accreditation
The institution is the first university in Peru to hold this international accreditation, placing it at the same competitive level as institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, and MIT.
Global Connection
+150 Global Partnerships
The university holds international strategic partnerships that enable immersive exchanges of one or two semesters. Notably, 30% of its agreements are with "Triple Crown" universities.
International Week
Internationalization starts right on campus. From the first year, students gain global experience through intensive elective courses, taught in English and Spanish by visiting professors from abroad.
Preferred Master's Access
The academic rigor is designed to ease the transition into elite graduate programs. UP graduates enjoy preferred admission pathways to pursue master's degrees at prestigious institutions abroad.
The Power of Employability
Top 1
UP graduates are recognized by employers as having the best training*.
+ 46%
The institution's professionals are the best paid, earning 46% more compared to other universities**.
Leaders
They consistently stand out in the Merco Líderes Perú 2025 ranking***.
Top 25
They have been recognized among the top leaders to watch in 2025, according to Forbes Perú.
Secure your admission with specialists
Becoming part of this community means passing one of the most demanding admission processes in the country. At GAMMA UP, we train future applicants with the analytical strategy needed to secure their spot.
Start My PreparationImportant Notice and Official Sources
* Semana Económica undergraduate education supplement, 2025.
** Portal Micarrera MTPE, September 2025.
*** Corporate Reputation Business Monitor – MERCO 2025.
For more information and to verify any institutional updates, please refer to the official information on the Universidad del Pacífico Admissions Portal:
https://admision.up.edu.pe/por-que-la-pacifico/
APA 7th Edition Reference
Universidad del Pacífico. (n.d.). Por qué la Pacífico [Why Pacífico]. UP Undergraduate Admissions. Retrieved from https://admision.up.edu.pe/por-que-la-pacifico/