Communication
ABOUT
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 skilled in leading and shaping communication strategies through research and innovation. With critical thinking and a creative mindset, they develop and manage impactful communication products with ethical and social responsibility.
Mission
We prepare versatile, socially responsible communicators through a flexible curriculum.
Vision
To be recognized as a leader in Latin America for excellence in training communicators and advancing professional and research projects that positively impact society.
CURRICULUM
The School of Communication offers a flexible curriculum consisting of 53.5% mandatory credits, 43.5% elective credits, and 3% of credits required for graduation. This structure allows students to gain comprehensive knowledge in related fields and pursue one or more specialist certifications.
Our curriculum shapes globally minded and versatile communicators, allowing them to specialize in this dynamic and multifaceted field according to their interests and career goals.
SPECIALIST CERTIFICATIONS
- PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
- ANIMATION AND VIDEO GAMES
- AUDIOVISUAL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION
- JOURNALISM AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
- ADVERTISING AND MARKETING
- COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
- CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN
This Specialist Certification equips students with the skills to analyze, systematize, and develop content related to visual communication, serving as a bridge for effective communication in social and commercial projects. Students will develop expertise in production, post-production, and pre-printing, as well as in the use of design and imaging applications for digital communication. This provides a comprehensive understanding of the entire visual creation process.
ANIMATION AND VIDEO GAMES
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific knowledge in mobile game design, equipping them to meet the needs of companies, institutions, and markets. They will also acquire the skills and competencies to design interactive digital applications. In both areas, students will be fully equipped to create, manage, and assess comprehensive projects.
AUDIOVISUAL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific competencies to create, manage, and lead audiovisual content based on the needs of different audiences and platforms, with the final goal of generating innovative solutions that benefit society.
JOURNALISM AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
This Specialist Certification provides students with the essential tools to create, manage, and lead information content based on the needs of different audiences and platforms. As part of this, students will apply ethical principles that contribute to public opinion and societal development.
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific knowledge to work in the areas of planning, research, creativity, media, emerging digital technologies, and marketing. Students will become strategic thinkers and professionals fully capable of devising innovative communication solutions to meet marketing goals—whether for commercial or social purposes.
COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific knowledge to design, manage, assess, and implement communication projects to drive societal transformation and improvement.
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific knowledge to plan, create, execute and assess communication strategies, projects, and outputs, aligned with the goals and contexts of organizations. The final aim is to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that boost productivity and competitiveness, while fostering value creation.
ACADEMIC DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL TITLES
Upon graduation, students can request their Bachelor's degree. Once granted, they can start the process to obtain the professional title.
To view the General Regulations on Academic Degrees and Professional Titles, click here.
Requirements
- Hold the graduate status in Communication. Watch the video tutorial on how to request the graduation certificate
- Have the final report for your internship (pre-professional or professional) or work experience, with at least six months of experience. Find the registration instructions here.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the UL Language Center. More information here.
- Pass a research course in the tenth semester, such as Professional Project II or Research Project II.
Student Guide
The process covers the graduate status, Bachelor's degree, graduation ceremony, and professional title. Find out more here.
If you meet all the requirements, watch this video tutorial on how to obtain your Bachelor's diploma.
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Universidad Lima.
- Successfully complete one of the degree qualification options (thesis or professional competency project).
- Complete the administrative process to obtain the professional title.
Modalities
- Thesis
- Thesis
- Academic Paper
- Professional Proficiency Project
- Professional Project
- Case Study Defense
- Qualified Professional Experience Report
Procedure
To learn about the process for obtaining the professional title, click here.
If you meet all the requirements, watch this video tutorial to learn how to complete the process.
MODALITY A: THESIS
Designed for students seeking to engage in academic research, this modality requires a rigorous study on a communication-related topic.
Submodalities
- Thesis
A structured research project with chapters, up to 60 pages long, including cover page, main text, references, and appendices. This submodality enables a thorough and structured analysis of a research topic.
- Academic Paper
A structured scientific research paper, up to 20 pages long, including cover page, author, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, references, footnotes, tables, figures, and captions. It should be written with a publication-oriented approach for a specialized journal and provide a well-founded academic contribution.
Additional Guidelines
For more information on how to obtain the bachelor's degree and professional title, click here. (Link coming soon)
MODALITY B: PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY PROJECT
A practical pathway that allows students to apply their knowledge in real-world communication settings.
Submodalities
- Professional Project
Creation and development of a communication product for production, intervention, or application. This option is available year-round. The project may build upon work initiated in the Professional Project II course or be a new project that applies academic knowledge in a real-world context.
- Case Study Defense
Available only through a scheduled call for applications, held twice a year in March and August. It is conducted in pairs and requires the analysis and resolution of a relevant case in the communication field.
- Qualified Professional Experience Report
Available year-round for individuals with a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience. It allows candidates to showcase their expertise through a detailed report that reflects their career path.
Additional Guidelines
For more information on how to obtain the bachelor's degree and professional title, click here. (Link coming soon)
The School of Communication offers the following Specialist Certifications:
- Photography and Design
- Animation and Video Games
- Audiovisual Management and Production
- Journalism and Information Management
- Advertising and Marketing
- Communication for Development
- Corporate Communication
For more information, click here.
Requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree.
- Achieve a minimum weighted average of 13 in the Specialist Certification courses.
- Pass all Specialist Certification courses within a maximum of two attempts.
If you meet the requirements, request your Specialist Certification through Mi Ulima.
For more information, click here.
School of Communication
Academic Degree and Professional Title Office
Building D1, Floor 2
Business hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 14:00 hours and from 15:00 to 18:00 hours
T. (511) 4376767 extension 35502
gradosytituloscom@ulima.edu.pe
Virtual Advising: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 10:00 hours, via Zoom.
Labor Field
Leadership, management, human resources, image, public relations, marketing, press, internal communication, content generation, photography, graphic design.
Management, production, script, conducting, casting, editing, sound design, musicalization, post-production, reports, advertising, marketing.
Management, analysis and opinion, research, interpretation, writing, production, editing, articles, photography, infographics, design and layout.
Leadership, management, production, direction, script, photography direction, art direction, actor direction, camera direction, editing, post-production and visual effects, colors, 2D/3D animation, casting, sounds, camera, sound design, musicalization, lights, conducting.
Creativity, planning, accounts, production, conducting, 2D/3D animation, marketing, media, study market study and research, photography.
Leadership, management, human resources, image, public relations, marketing, press, internal communication, audit, consulting services, design of graphic pieces.
Creative direction, art direction, design direction, production supervision, web design and interactive applications, design of materials and graphic pieces.
Character design, production, script, art direction, 2D/3D animation, video game design, tester.
Consulting services, audiovisual production, podcasting, community manager, content creator.
Leadership, research, analysis, planning, market studies, press, publications, consulting services, recruitment, research institutions, think tanks.
Leadership, teaching, planning, consulting services, research.
Leadership, research, data analysis, planning, market studies, press, publications, consulting services, image, project management.
Leadership, communication management, human resources, image, public relations, marketing, press, internal communication, audit, consulting services.
Daniela Kadena
Graduate
Nathaly Kalantar
Graduate
Agreements
CONVENIOS INTERNACIONALES
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Founded on October 1, 1860, Bauhaus is a hub for experimentation, openness, creativity, and internationality. It offers nearly 40 programs, including Architecture, Fine Arts, Materials Science, Visual Communication, Design, Media Design, Media Studies, Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies, and Process Technology.
Note: Courses in the Communication program are available only in German.
CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES
It is a non-profit civil organization comprising Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Universidad del Pacífico, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and Universidad de Lima. This partnership allows students from these four institutions to access academic and university services, premises, validated courses, and credit equality for courses taken in any university of this Consortium.
Optional second international bachelor's degree
Universidad de Lima offers students the opportunity to develop in global environments, enhance their networking, and live an international experience through the optional second international bachelor’s degree programs.
- UNITED KINGDOM
University of London
Thanks to the agreement between Universidad de Lima and University of London (UOL), internationally recognized for its high academic standards, students can obtain a second international bachelor’s degree without leaving the country: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This program is available to students from all undergraduate programs at Universidad de Lima.
Information: uol@ulima.edu.pe
UNESCO Chair
The UNESCO Chair in Communication and Culture of Peace, assigned to Universidad de Lima in Peru since 2003, contributes to promoting a culture of peace as a vision that strengthens respect for freedom, justice, democracy, human rights, tolerance, equality, and solidarity. It brings together citizens and the university community through different initiatives, which fall into three areas of interest: press and the information society, media education, and interculturality and public policy. The Chair develops intervention strategies in collaboration with diverse citizen groups and identifies communication needs that help reinforce the values of a culture of peace.
PUBLICATIONS
The Publishing Fund publishes works that reflect intellectual output and research carried out by Ulima professors. The final goal is to connect with the community through the dissemination of ideas and knowledge from different disciplines. Learn more about our faculty publications.
Find online all academic output from members of the School of Communication. Click on each item for further information.
Communication books in the Publishing Fund
Books and articles from Communication professors and researchers
Winning projects of the Communication Research Competition
Communication
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Title
Biannually open-access journal created in 1985, which focuses on the communication field and related disciplines. Aimed at scholars, researchers and professionals from communication, social sciences and humanities.
Open-access journal from the School of Communication at Universidad de Lima, which aims to share free global reflections of communicators' experiences in their daily endeavors. In this regard, we disseminate articles that analyze and assess communication experiences in the social, commercial, corporate, and political spheres. Moreover, it addresses the impact of communication research when solving specific issues.
This information space gathers together students and professors, administrative and technical staff, graduates, and those who are just embarking in this thrilling professional pathway. This platform allows to share creations, adventures, and successful stories. It is a space that connects people.
Information platform from the Journalism Area of the School of Communication at Universidad de Lima.
Directory
Lucinda Butrón Arce
Academic Secretary
T (511) 4376767 extension 35550
Lbutrona@ulima.edu.pe
Álvaro Iparraguirre
Academic Degrees and Professional Titles Coordinator
T (511) 4376767 extension 35560
aiparrag@ulima.edu.pe
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Events Coordinator
T (511) 4376767 extension 35505
eventoscomunicacion@ulima.edu.pe
Manuel Solari Jorie
Sercom Coordinator
T (511) 4376767 extensions 35530 and 35535
msolari@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.
COMUNICA FACTORY
WORK REPOSITORY
Compilation of the most outstanding works from our students. This repository's goal is to boost the research spirit and disseminate contributions produced by Ulima community members.
STUDY CIRCLES
Performing Arts Circle
The Performing Arts Circle (CAE) is a space that ignites creativity and sparks inspiration. It provides members with the tools to thrive in different creative and executive areas of the performing arts, as well as boosting their artistic talents. With this purpose in mind, it promotes activities that help members to gain experience and benefit the university community with the dissemination of all types of artistic expression.
Mission
Provide a space that complements professional training and integral development by promoting art production, understanding of the creative process, and expression in performing arts.
Vision
Generate an exchange of knowledge between members of the Circle, who will also share experiences around artistic performance through workshops and events organized by the members.
Values
- Teamwork
- Discipline
- Creativity
- Respect
Activities
Varieté
Show that comprises artistic representations of singing, dancing, stand-up, music, magic, theater, among others. All of them are framed in the same theme and common story proposed and developed by the Circle members and collaborators.
Dramaturgy competition
During the first academic term of each year, members of the Circle can present an original script of a micro-theater representation that they want to play. The script must have maximum three characters, one single location, a 10-15 minutes duration, essential and minimal props, and zero budget.
Theater Festival
Show comprising micro-theater representations written and produced by members of the Circle, which take place the second academic term of each year. Winning plays of the Dramaturgy Competition from the Performing Arts Circle are presented.
Discussions
The Circle organizes discussion groups about topics related to performing arts and production of artistic shows. To have a better approach, special guests are invited to share their viewpoints.
Workshops
The Circle also organizes training workshops for its members to boost their artistic and creative skills. These workshops are conducted by older members or guests. So far, we have held different workshops on performance, production, stand up comedy, stage presence, and dramaturgy.
Professor in charge
Carlos Delgado Morris
Students in charge
Cristhian Chávez
Bianca Chichizola
Héctor Ríos-Lamas
Contact
AUDIOVISUAL FILES
The Audiovisual Files support academic and research activities from the School of Communication. It organizes, acquires, and promotes audiovisual resources for academic use such as films, documentaries, reports, TV programs, advertising, music and sound effects, both in physical and digital formats.
By extension, it is available to all Ulima faculties, Consortium of Universities, and other researchers upon reasoned request. Materials can be reviewed at the viewing modules located in Building E1, Fourth Floor, and through video streaming at classrooms and auditoriums located at Universidad de Lima.
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- REGULATIONS
- NEWS
- AUDIOVISUAL COLLECTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Authorities
Ana Shimabukuro Shimabuko
Coordinator
T (511) 4376767 extension 35539
ashimabu@ulima.edu.pe
Miguel Mejía Salas
Edition and Informatics
T (511) 4376767 extension 35537
mmejias@ulima.edu.pe
User Support
T (511) 4376767 extension 35542
archivoaudiovisual@ulima.edu.pe
Location
Building E1, Floor 4
Office Hours
Winter season: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 20:55 hours. Saturday, from 9:00 to 12:55 hours
Summer season: Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 to 18:55 hours. Friday, from 8:00 to 12:55 hours
Important: No attention in viewing modules during vacations.
REGULATIONS
About physical materials
- No take-home of audiovisual materials.
- No copies allowed from any material.
- Students from the School of Communication can request internal borrowing of physical materials for editing, audio booth or recording in studio, provided they are enrolled in the current academic term. They must return materials once they finished. Otherwise, they will be suspended from getting any service from the Audiovisual Files.
About viewing modules
- Appropriate behavior. Respect for other users. Avoid loud noise.
- No food and drink.
AUDIOVISUAL COLLECTIONS
- Consecuencias: La trama oculta de América Latina
- Abstract: The Art of Design
- En pocas palabras
- La revolución virtual
- Documentales de la BBC
- Documentales de Deutsche Welle (DW)
- Quiero Saber: BBC
- Conceptos de diseño
- Marco creativo
- Cursos completos de Yoney Gallardo
- CreaTubers
- Videos musicales del ayer en inglés
- Videos musicales II en varios idiomas menos en español
- Blog de Lengua
- Amar el cine
- Cortos de animación I
- Cortos de animación II
- Videos musicales III del ayer en español
- Docuseries de Netflix
- Documentales de YouTube, Netflix y Movistar Play
- Documentales de Netflix II
- Federico García, cineasta
- Mega Arte
- Ter
Actividades
FILM WEEK
Activities that promote film production and reflection among Ulima students through roundtables, meetings with filmmakers, screening of short films and Ulima graduates' films, together with the contest Corto de Boleto, which challenges participants to create, record, and edit a short film within 2 days.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Building A, Second Floor
T 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
semanadelcine@ulima.edu.pe
CORTO DE BOLETO
Exclusive contest for our Ulima community. Students must form teams of five to create, record, and edit a short fil within 2 days, based on three surprising elements that shape the storytelling. Once delivered to the organizing team, these films are evaluated by a jury to be later displayed and awarded during the closing ceremony.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Building A, Second Floor
T 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
RESEARCH COMPETITION
Since 2007, the faculty carries out the Communication Research Competition annually, in order to encourage research endeavors among students. The final goal is to promote research efforts among students, generate spaces for transdisciplinary exchange between professors and students, and increase visibility of researches through a e-book comprising winning projects.
Check winning projects from annual editions here.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
T 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
ENFOCO
This three-day activity includes conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and a photo contest.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Building A, Second Floor
T 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
INTERMEDIO
Intermedio is a university extension project that is part of the activities of UNESCO Chair in Communication and Culture of Peace, which goal is to analyze and reflect on different topics of communication, art, and culture. Discussion panels are held live streaming with the participation of scholars and professionals—experts in their own fields—and attending audience. For each edition, a post HD digital video is produced with a multi-camera shoot for its availability to the university community.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Building A, Second Floor
T 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
Lifelong Learning
Keep your competences, skills and knowledge updated throughout your entire professional life.
- GRADUATE STUDIES
- EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
- STUDY ABROAD
- LANGUAGES
GRADUATE STUDIES
Our master's and doctoral programs focus on training interdisciplinary professionals who promote innovation, entrepreneurships and research.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
The Executive Education Bureau (DEC) at Universidad de Lima offers workshops, courses, and specialization programs to train executives, professionals, and businesspeople in specific management areas.
STUDY ABROAD
If you wish to study abroad, this is the right place to find all relevant information about scholarships and academic opportunities.
LANGUAGES
Ulima Language Center provides students with the right tools and knowledge to communicate in English in different situations. Below you can find some of our programs:
NEWS AND INTERVIEWS
Agenda
Podcast
Beyond the Big Screen
Join José Carlos Cabrejo (Ventana Indiscreta) and Ricardo Bedoya (Páginas del diario de Satán) as they explore mainstream and indie films.
The views expressed are personal and do not reflect the official position of Universidad de Lima.
