History

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) was established in 1917 with two schools, Arts and Jurisprudence.

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú reaches its centenary being the leading private university in the country, ranked 21 in Latin America and one of the best 500 universities in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings 2016-2017. This is a recognition of the quality of its teaching, research works, publications, social responsibility, contribution to culture and undeniable academic and institutional leadership, which is possible thanks to the continuous effort of all its university community.

Mission

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP):

- Is a plural and tolerant academic community, inspired by ethical, democratic and Catholic principles, with respect to freedom of worship.
- Offers a civic, humanistic, scientific and comprehensive education of academic excellence.
- Contributes to enhance knowledge through research and innovation at an international level.
- Fosters the creation and promotion of culture and art, acknowledging the multicultural nature of their country.
- Engages in an effective and permanent way with society and its surroundings, acknowledging the diversity in their country and committing to human and sustainable development

Vision

By 2022, their university will:

0 Be an academic point of reference at a national and international level with regards to holistic, multi and interdisciplinary education.
- Be nationally and internationally recognized thanks to the quality of its research.
- Be a benchmark due to its active and creative participation in reflecting critically on  current issues and debates addressing possible solutions.