Undergraduate
ABOUT
Universidad de Lima has a General Studies Program and 14 undergraduate programs distributed in 6 schools.
GENERAL STUDIES
The General Studies Program is a basic education cycle that provides students with reflection habits and intellectual tools necessary to achieve a competent college culture, whilst discovering the right professional path to pursue according to their interests and competences.
The final goal is to provide Ulima graduates with the right tools to express a logical and rational thinking based on analysis, abstraction, generalization and association, with a solving-problem approach.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
- MANAGEMENT
- ARCHITECTURE
- COMMUNICATION
- ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
- LAW
- ECONOMICS
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
- MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
- MARKETING
- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
- PSYCHOLOGY
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
MANAGEMENT
The Management Undergraduate Program trains professionals specialized in business management with solid theoretical and practical knowledge. Such training enables them to lead first-level organizations in the areas of human capital, operations and logistics management, finance and marketing. Moreover, it enables them to successfully carry out entrepreneurship projects for creating, implementing and managing their own business.
Professionals specialized in business management, planning and organization. They drive with social responsibility and multidisciplinary education within an entrepreneurship-based ethical framework.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
The Architecture Undergraduate Program trains construction professionals under a quality criterion with humanistic education, technical expertise and management skills. Universidad de Lima offers architecture students places to explore different materials, make architectural models and receive training in project management.
Professionals with construction skills who provide solutions with creativity and social responsibility, generating a positive impact on urban and environmental surroundings.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
The Communication Undergraduate Program—created in 1972 and forerunner nationwide—provides comprehensive training focused on planning and management of communication projects, as well as on development of innovative products with creativity and critical approach. The flexible curriculum allows students to have a bigger picture of this profession and the possibility to choose one or more specializations.
Professionals capable of conducting journalistic endeavors, developing marketing strategies, and preparing advertising plans, as well as designing video games and applications, corporate image and social development programs. Furthermore, specific capacities and competences in graphic design and photography to plan and implement different visual projects.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
The Accounting and Finance Undergraduate Program trains highly qualified professionals for the market of industrial, commercial, consulting and business advisory service companies, thanks to their proven efficiency in information management and high skills to make right decisions in financial, tax and control areas.
Professionals with suitable skills on financial, accounting, tax and control areas. Fully capable of designing, planning, developing and implementing strategic solutions within global environments.
SCHOOL OF LAW
LAW
The Law Undergraduate Program trains lawyers with bold legal knowledge capable of applying, interpreting and incorporating legal regulations on a case-by-case basis. Hence, special attention is given to negotiation techniques that lead to dispute resolution without resorting to procedural means, in accordance with the conciliation trend prevailing in the modern world.
Professionals with in-depth knowledge of legal sciences capable of taking over leadership positions within any scope, and finding efficient and ethical solutions.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
ECONOMICS
The Economics Undergraduate Program trains highly-skilled professionals to work in private or public sectors. In the private sector, our economists will be able to dynamically interpret the effects of environmental factors, in order to optimize organizations’ economic resources. This will enable them to efficiently face short- and medium-term issues from actual and financial perspectives. In the public sector, they will be able to provide viable solutions to important matters for the country’s development.
Leading and competent professionals capable of studying, interpreting and evaluating both economy and financial situation of companies and organizations.
School of Engineering
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
The Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Program trains leaders capable of finding a balance between development and sustainability. The comprehensive approach combines basic sciences, applied engineering and environmental management, allowing professionals to face global challenges such as climate change, circular economy, and ecosystem conservation. Students build skills in advanced technology, environmental legislation and sustainable corporate strategies, working in key sectors to foster competitiveness and environmental responsibility. Supported by modern laboratories and real projects, this program provides students with a practical and transformative education to play a leading role in making the planet more sustainable.
Professionals capable of leading cutting-edge transformation in environmental culture. The theoretical and practical training allows them to identify interactions between productive activities and the environment, in order to devise robust and innovative solutions to design and implement engineering systems that secure the environmental sustainability of processes.
- Conservation and Environmental Health
- Environmental Management
- Technologies for Environmental Sustainability
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Risk Management
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING
The Civil Engineering Undergraduate Program strengthens the construction industry, and offers students a solid training in design and construction with great technical soundness. Moreover, students will learn to lead work teams, manage processes and costs, and develop eco-friendly projects that offer creative and innovative responses to the global construction sector.
Graduates from the Civil Engineer Program stands out for their comprehensive approach and innovative capacity to solve problems in the construction sector. With a solid background in science, engineering, research and management—combined with a collaborative and multidisciplinary perspective—they leverage Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to manage infrastructure projects in an efficient and sustainable manner throughout the entire asset life cycle. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in the ability to consider technical, global and social aspects in the design and implementation of projects, ensuring a positive impact on the community.
Student Outcomes (SO) describe the competencies that a Civil Engineering student develops during their academic training. Below are each of the skills:
- SO1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- SO2: An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- SO3: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- SO4: An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- SO5: An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- SO6: An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- SO7: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) outline the key milestones every civil engineering professional must achieve, based on insights from employers, alumni, faculty, and students.
A graduate from Universidad de Lima in Civil Engineering achieves the following:
- PEO 1: Mastering technical skills for planning, analyzing, designing, constructing, supervising, operating, and maintaining infrastructures.
- PEO 2: Excelling in project management, teamwork, and leveraging ICT to provide valid, creative, innovative, and sustainable technical solutions for the efficient management of infrastructure projects.
- PEO 3: Leading with confidence and communicating effectively within multidisciplinary teams during all phases of infrastructure project management.
- PEO 4: Committing to lifelong learning and harnessing the latest technologies in infrastructure management.
- PEO 5: Innovating and researching to meet engineering challenges with a focus on continuous improvement.
- PEO 6: Practicing with a strong ethical foundation and social responsibility to drive sustainable development in both organizations and communities.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
The Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Program trains professionals who promote a culture of quality and constantly seek new opportunities for improvement in organizations. Our industrial engineers have skills that allow them to design, implement, manage and improve production processes of goods and services. Thus, they are committed to business competitiveness and profitability.
Professionals capable of developing, analyzing, evaluating and optimizing business projects, and identifying areas for business opportunities through production processes of goods and services.
- Business Analytics
- Engineering Project Management
- Business Engineering
- Technological Innovation
- Supply Chain Management
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
The Systems Engineering Undergraduate Program trains highly-skilled professionals to face the challenges and demands of organizations through their ability to integrate business processes and to propose, develop, implement and manage IT solutions.
Professionals equipped to tackle organizational challenges in a globalized world. With a holistic approach, they propose, implement, validate, and manage groundbreaking IT solutions to drive innovation and success across organizations.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
The Mechatronics Engineering Undergraduate Program trains well-rounded professionals capable of revolutionizing the industry by incorporating advanced techs such as robotics, automation, and AI. Our graduates design and implement automatic systems that improve both competitiveness and efficiency in different productive sectors. They combine mechanics, electronics, and control in order to devise innovative and sustainable solutions—leading not only the technological progress but also bolstering the future of smart systems.
Professionals capable of designing, simulating, developing, and integrating state-of-the-art machines and automatic systems. Their theoretical and practical knowledge allows them to innovate productive processes through synergies in mechanics, electronics, programming, and control, in order to contribute toward organizational competitiveness.
- Automation and Industrial Robotics
- Technological Innovation
- Simulation and Cyber Physical Systems
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
MARKETING
The Marketing Undergraduate Program trains students to lead innovation processes, create unique value, develop brands and new markets, and make managerial decisions in organizations of their own or from third-parties. Our professionals have a modern education focused on marketing management, customer management and decision-making based on evidence. Moreover, we build managerial skills crosswise.
Professionals with ethics, global leadership skills and great capacity to manage processes around innovation, value creation, marketing management and business management.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The International Business Undergraduate Program provides theoretical and practical knowledge required to train professionals specialized in managing global business, modern financing mechanisms and new trading instruments demanded by the global market.
Professionals with a strategic vision skilled in competitive and successful international insertion who master modern financing mechanisms and new trading instruments required by the global market.
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
The Psychology Undergraduate Program offers an updated theoretical and practical training that enables students to work efficiently in clinical, educational and organizational areas. The methodology used encourages the development of diagnosis, and individual and group treatment. Graduates have a commitment to service, respect and interest in people to understand and explain their behaviors and mental processes. It also provides strategies to predict people’s actions and intervene in modifying aspects that can enhance their development and welfare in different aspects of their life.
Professionals fully aware of the psychological processes of human behavior in different situations. Moreover, they are able to design and apply techniques that solve individual and group behavior issues.
INFRASTRUCTURE
- PREMISES
LEARN MORE ABOUT ULIMA
We balance study with extracurricular activities that nurture college life. Therefore, we offer different activities for our Ulima community.
- Center for Employability, Professional Engagement, and Alumni
- Center for Entrepreneurship
- Artistic Workshops
- Study Circles
- Cultural Center
- Sustainability Center
CENTER FOR EMPLOYABILITY, PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT, AND ALUMNI
Since 1965, Universidad de Lima maintains contact with main companies, organizations and institutions nationwide to train students in science and practice. This training process has allowed us to position in the labor market as leaders in training. Throughout the years, we have adapted our academic proposal to the emerging needs of the labor market, which has resulted in an integral professional development model that fosters employability of our students and graduates (undergraduate and graduate programs), in a complementary manner to our Ulima job pool.
CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Based on a comprehensive support model, the Center for Entrepreneurship carries out awareness activities to promote an entrepreneurial culture. Moreover, it provides specialized and customized academic advising from professionals experts in business creation, design, and incubation through different programs and competitions. Premises of the Center for Entrepreneurship are available to all Ulima entrepreneurs, whether students or graduates:
- Coworking area
- Incubation offices
- Multipurpose room for workshops
- Meeting rooms
- Administrative area
ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS
The Department of Artistic Activities offers Ulima students and graduates the chance to build their artistic skills through free workshops in charge of renowned professors.
ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AT ULIMA
Build your artistic skills thanks to free workshops. Participate in the University Week along with students from all faculties.
ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS
Designed for the progressive learning of the artistic activity. Here, you will find different schedules for basic, intermediate and advanced levels. You can actively participate in different activities representing the University.
STUDY CIRCLES
Study Circles are groups of students from different undergraduate programs with a common interest. They have the academic advising of a faculty advisor and are framed in a specific undergraduate program.
CULTURAL CENTER
The Cultural Center is a creative space for meeting and enjoyment of multidisciplinary, modern, and innovative artistic experiences, where people embrace and disseminate cultural projects that make us think about our human condition in this world. We invite you to discover our different platforms, where you can actively participate in the exchange and creation of new contents and innovative proposals.
SUSTAINABILITY CENTER
The Sustainability Center (Responde Ulima) manages strategic projects that contribute towards the fight against poverty, environment protection, and respect for diversity.
STUDY CIRCLES
Study Circles are groups of students from different undergraduate programs with a common interest. They have the academic advising of a faculty advisor and are framed in a specific undergraduate program.
Development and Sustainability of Family Businesses Study Circle
This Circle promotes reflection, research, debate and promotion of issues related to family businesses. The dynamics of the business family and the family business are studied in order to generate skills that contribute to the development and sustainability of family businesses.
Objectives
- Train students from the Faculty of Business and Economic and Universidad de Lima in terms of Business Family with Family Business, recognizing their strengths and weaknesses (communication, negotiation, conflict, and strategic decision-making).
- Contribute to the specialization of the student who wishes to participate in a family business by providing specific training on issues related to family businesses in order to achieve their development and sustainability.
- Promote the deepening of matters related to business families and family businesses, addressing issues around ethics, corporate governance structures, succession mechanisms, family protocol, culture, leadership, dispute resolution in family businesses, among others.
- Prepare an online newsletter that will allow the dissemination of research and analysis developed by the study circle, and relevant topics for family businesses.
- Disseminate issues related to the development and sustainability of family businesses through talks, seminars and forums.
- Dissemination of the Circle’s efforts as a case that reflects the application of good practices or advantages of the professionalization of family businesses or a good generational transition, etc.
Professor in charge
Julia Teresa Velarde Sussoni de Gil
juvelard@ulima.edu.pe
Information
Consortium of Universities
The Consortium of Universities is a non-profit civil organization comprising Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Universidad del Pacífico, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Universidad de Lima. Since its creation in 1996, the goal has been joining the individual efforts of its four member universities in order to bolster joint actions towards the country's development.
Auditor Students
Auditors are students who do not follow the ordinary admission procedure and are authorized by the Admission Committee to register for courses given at Universidad de Lima. Students who are currently registered in other university or who have completed their university studies and want to temporarily complement them at Universidad de Lima may register as auditors in the undergraduate programs.
