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.
Ranked Top 345 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 41 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
QS
31 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Education | 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 |
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1 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | =751 | 37.7 | 2026 |