General Studies
ABOUT
The General Studies Program is a foundational stage designed to cultivate critical thinking habits and provide students with the intellectual tools they need for academic and professional success. By covering a wide range of disciplines, the program fosters interdisciplinary understanding and a broad perspective—preparing students to tackle complex challenges and make meaningful contributions to their fields and to society.
CURRICULUM
Discover the recommended General Studies subjects for the professional path you wish to pursue.
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
LEVEL 1
| DEP. | CODE | SUBJECT | REQUIREMENT | CODE | CREDITS | CAR. | THEORY | PRACTICE | TOTAL |
| 5111 | 6505 | Personal and Social Development | - | - | 3 | O | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5111 | 510003 | Language and Communication I | - | - | 4 | O | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 5111 | 6509 | Mathematics for Architecture | - | - | 5 | O | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 7001 | 700001 | Architectural Design I | - | - | 5 | O | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 7001 | 700118 | Architectural Drawing I | - | - | 3 | O | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5111 | 510004 | Civic Ethics | - | - | 2 | O | 2 | O | 2 |
LEVEL 2
| DEP. | CODE | SUBJECT | REQUIREMENT | CODE | CREDITS | CAR. | THEORY | PRACTICE | TOTAL |
| 5111 | 6505 | Economics and Business | - | - | 3 | O | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5111 | 6511 | Language and Communication II | Language and Communication I | 51003 | 3 | O | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5111 | 6512 | Social and Political Processes | - | - | 3 | O | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5111 | 6513 | Philosophy Topics | - | - | 3 | O | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7001 | 700002 | Architectural Design II | Architectural Design I | 700001 | 6 | O | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 7001 | 700004 | Architectural Drawing II | Architectural Drawing I | 700002 | 4 | O | 2 | 4 | 6 |
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
SCHOOL OF LAW
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICE
- COUNSELING
- ACADEMIC TUTORING
COUNSELING PROGRAM
Objective
The Counseling Program offers academic and personal support to students who are academically at risk during their first two terms.
General Guidelines
The counselor is a professor from the General Studies Program specifically trained for this role. They provide comprehensive counseling to help students develop the competencies needed to overcome academic challenges. Counselors focus on building close relationships and monitoring progress through regular meetings. If necessary, students will be referred to the Psychopedagogical Counseling Department.
Contact
To contact us, please use your Ulima email and drop us a line at consejeriaeegg@ulima.edu.pe with the following information:
- Name and Last Name
- Student ID
- Academic Term
- Rationale
ACADEMIC TUTORING
The Academic Tutoring Program offers personalized assistance to students who want to resolve academic issues or doubts. This service is available during each academic term.
ACTIVITIES
DIVERGENCES
The Debate Tournament "Divergencias" is the perfect avenue for students to test their public speaking skills while analyzing current issues. It promotes the conscious, innovative and solidary civic education through the analysis and elaboration of proposed solutions to the current problems affecting the society and the whole planet. This tournament has two phases during the entire year. The first phase is in Academic Term 1, while the second phase is in Academic Term 2. Winners from both terms discuss in the final. It also has the support of advisors and experts in public speaking, who guide students based on their topic for discussion.
Audience
Students from the General Studies Program. Students who do not wish to participate in the tournament can collaborate in workshops and teams. We will issue a certificate of participation.
Information
divergencias@ulima.edu.pe
RULES
- On a voluntary basis, enrolled students will form teams (six members or more).
- Each team will choose a captain, who will lead and represent the team during coordination activities with the Organizing Committee.
- Each team will feature a professor, who will monitor performance and provide support on public speaking, leadership, and academic topics.
- Debates are conducted based on topics chosen by lot (for and against).
- Decision is unappealable and determined by a jury and public vote.
PHASES
SCHEDULE
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
CONVERGENT CLASSROOM
Convergent classroom goes beyond the concept of traditional classroom. It offers speeches led by professors about specific topics of a certain subject. This approach allows students to understand the topic from different perspectives, learn in an innovative and significantly way, encourage critical thinking, and promote the exchange of ideas and discussions among students, professors, and special guests.
Audience
Students from the General Studies Program.
Information
eventoseegg@ulima.edu.pe
SUPPORTIVE STUDENT
The workshop "Estudiante Solidario", in charge of the Peruvian Brigade of Volunteer Firefighters, trains students to effectively respond to emergency situations. This workshop includes first aid training, handling of portable fire extinguishers, and elaboration of evacuation plans.
Audience
Students from the General Studies Program.
Information
eventoseegg@ulima.edu.pe
Learning to Research
The exhibition "Aprendiendo a Investigar" offers students the chance to be selected to present their final projects of the Research Methodologies subject. The goal is to promote academic research. Posters that are shared during this exhibition address the current issues of our society, stand out for its relevance and scope, and promote a research culture among students.
Audience
Ulima community and public at large.
Information
eventoseegg@ulima.edu.pe
MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION AND COFFEE
"Cavilando con Café" is a series of exhibitions about different topics, which has been created to become a space for conversation among professors of the General Studies Program. The goal is to promote dialogue and exchange of knowledge, in order to reflect and share different point of views.
Audience
Professors of the General Studies Program.
Information
eventoseegg@ulima.edu.pe
PUBLICATIONS
A journal featuring creative and academic projects through the lens of professors in the General Studies Program.
A multidisciplinary journal that explores contemporary issues in Peru and globally from the perspectives of literature, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, communication, psychology, law, architecture, mathematics, art, and other fields covered in the General Studies Program.
DIRECTORY
Fernando Hoyos Rengifo
Director
fhoyos@ulima.edu.pe
Lutzgardo Saavedra
Academic Secretary
Lsaavsan@ulima.edu.pe
Ronald Quesada Córdova
Director of the Pre-University Center (Pre Lima)
rquesada@ulima.edu.pe
Julio Ramos Ramírez
Sciences Area Coordinator
Quality Committee Coordinator
jramos@ulima.edu.pe
Professors
Our professors not only excel for their academic and professional track record, but also for their vocation of teaching and promotion of ethical and critical education. Through their work, Ulima professors foster the development of knowledge, research, and social commitment to train leaders with positive impacts on society.
