University of Lima

University of Lima
Universidad de Lima

Motto	Scientia et praxis ('Knowledge and practice)
Type	Private University
Established	25 April 1962 (1962-04-25)^[1]
Rector	Óscar Quezada Macchiavello
Students	20,000 (2019)
Undergraduates	19,000
Postgraduates	1,000
Address	Av. Javier Prado Este 4600 s/n, Monterrico, Santiago de Surco , Lima , Peru
Campus	Urban 6 acres (2.4 ha)
Colors	Orange White Gray
Affiliations	Consortium of Universities UDUAL, Asociación Columbus
Website	www.ulima.edu.pe

The University of Lima (Spanish: Universidad de Lima; IPA: [uniβeɾsiˈðað ðe ˈlima]; ) is a private nonprofit university in Lima, Peru.

It was founded in 1962.^[1] The decision to create the University of Lima was made in the early 1960s by a group of university professors, along with commerce and industry representatives gathered in the Civil Association PRODIES (Promotion of Industrial Development through Higher Education). It was after two years of effort that they managed to start it. It officially started operating on 25 April 1962. At the beginning only had with 120 students in a small campus in the Jesús María District. Due to the university's quick growth, the campus in the Monterrico area of Surco was inaugurated to serve the university's space needs.

Today, the University of Lima has over 20,000 students, 13 majors, a postgraduate school, a general studies program and a scientific research institute, international relations, along with many services for students, faculty, and the community at large.

Campus in Santiago de Surco, Lima

Notable alumni

Mario Bellatin (born 1960), Mexican novelist
Liz Benavides (born 1969), lawyer, Peru's attorney general
Carlos Bruce de Oca (born 1957), politician
Enrique Javier Cornejo Ramirez, politician
Mávila Huertas (born 1970), journalist, writer, actress, and radio and television presenter
Alex Kouri (born 1964), lawyer and politician
Daniel Mora (born 1945), military officer and politician
Ricardo Morán Vargas (born 1974), communicator, producer and director
Beto Ortiz (born 1968), journalist and writer
Alessandra de Osma (born 1988), wife of Christian of Hannover
Milena Warthon (born 2000), singer-songwriter

References

1 2 Revista de Historia de América, Issues 110-113 (in Spanish). Instituto Panamericano de Geografía e Historia. 1991. p. 145. Retrieved 2 August 2017.

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Compostela Group of Universities
Members	Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior Columbus University ESAN University Grigol Robakidze University Ilia State University Jaume I University Karlstad University Kazimieras Simonavičius University King Juan Carlos University Kore University of Enna Masaryk University Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education Federico Villarreal National University National University of San Marcos Pan-European University Peruvian University of Applied Sciences Philipps University of Marburg Pontifical Catholic University of Peru São Paulo State University Santo Domingo Institute of Technology Technical University of Madrid Universidad Anáhuac Xalapa (Anahuac University Network) Universidad La Salle México Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena Università telematica internazionale Uninettuno University Business Academy in Novi Sad University of A Coruña University of Almería University of Burgos University of Cádiz University of Extremadura University of Fribourg University of Guadalajara University of La Laguna University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University of León University of Lima University of Lleida University of Łódź University of Málaga University of Malta University of Minho University of Monterrey University of Nantes University of Oviedo University of Pécs University of Piura University of Regensburg University of Salamanca University of Santiago de Compostela University of Seville University of Surabaya University of the Basque Country University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro University of Valencia University of Vigo University of Worcester University of Zaragoza Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Zhejiang Wanli University
Associates	Metropolitan College (AMC)
Collaborators	Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration EEUA Erasmus Compostela Euro-Mediterranean University of Slovenia FAUBAI HACU Quacquarelli Symonds Scholars at Risk

Lima landmarks
Pre-Columbian buildings	Huaca Huallamarca Huaca Pucllana Pachacamac Puruchuco
Colonial buildings	Balconies of Lima Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced Monument Plazoleta Basilica and Convent of San Francisco Catacombs Basilica and Convent of San Pedro Basilica of Santo Domingo Casa de Aliaga Casa de Osambela Casa de Pilatos Casa Matusita Casona of the National University of San Marcos Cathedral Basilica of Lima Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro Cripta de los Héroes Church of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Church of Saint Lazarus Church of the Good Death Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders Church of the Orphans Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church of Our Lady of Patronage Church of San Agustín Church of Saint Liberata Convent of Our Lady of the Angels Fort of Santa Catalina Iglesia de la Recoleta Monastery of Saint Rose of Lima Palacio de la Magdalena Palacio de Torre Tagle Panteón de los Próceres Plaza de toros de Acho Real Felipe Fortress Royal Hospital of Saint Andrew Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima St. Clare's Monastery Mill St. Sebastian's Church Trinitarian Church Walls of Lima
Other touristic buildings	Archbishop's Palace BBVA Building Begonias Tower Casa Arenas Loayza Casa de Correos y Telegrafos Casa Roosevelt Casa Sal y Rosas Casa Suárez Chinatown Arch Chocavento Tower Club de la Unión Club Nacional Cristo del Pacífico Desamparados station Diez de Octubre School Dos de Mayo National Hospital Eduardo Dibos Colosseum El Ángel Cemetery Gamarra Government Palace Gran Hotel Bolivar Guadalupe College Hotel Crillón Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Monument Interbank Building Javier Alzamora Valdez Building La Colmena Building Lima Civic Center Legislative Palace Lima Convention Center Lima Stock Exchange Building Mesa Redonda Mosque of Lima National Library of Peru National Stadium of Peru Palacio de la Exposición Palacio de Miraflores Palacio Municipal Palace of Justice Petroperú Building Public Ministry of Peru Quinta Heeren Quinta Leuro Quinta Presa Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Church Sheraton Lima Historic Center The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center Torre Banco de la Nación
Museums and theatres	Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World Gran Teatro Nacional José Carlos Mariátegui Museum Larco Museum Lima Art Museum Metropolitan Museum Museo de la Nación Museum of Elections and Democracy Museum of Italian Art Museum of Natural History National Afro-Peruvian Museum National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History National Museum National Museum of Peruvian Culture Naval Museum Teatro Colón Teatro Municipal Teatro Peruano Japonés Teatro Segura
Squares and promenades	Cinco esquinas Jirón de la Unión Pasaje Olaya Monument Paseo de los Héroes Navales Las llamas La yunta Paseo Colón Columbus Statue Pizza Blvd. Plaza de la Bandera Plaza Bolívar Plaza Bolognesi Plaza de la Democracia Plaza Dos de Mayo Plaza Francia Plaza Grau Monument Plaza Italia Plaza Manco Cápac Monument Plaza Mayor Plaza Perú Plaza Ramón Castilla Monument Plaza San Martín Plazuela del Teatro Monument
Parks and zoos	Alameda Chabuca Granda Alameda de los Descalzos Bridge of Sighs Campo de Marte Malecón de Miraflores Love Park Villena Bridge Kennedy Park Lachay National Reserve Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge Park of the Exhibition Fountain Parque de La Muralla Pizarro statue Parque de la Reserva Parque de las Leyendas Paseo de Aguas University Park Clock
Education	Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University Cayetano Heredia University Federico Villarreal National University National Superior Autonomous School of Fine Arts National University of Engineering National University of San Marcos Officers' School of the National Police of Peru Peruvian University of Applied Sciences Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Raúl Porras Barrenechea Institute University of Lima
Nearby cities with beaches	Ancón Callao Base Port Chancay Pucusana
Former	Banco Comercial Casa Alcántara Casa Marcionelli El Sexto Prison Giacoletti Building Great Clock of Lima Lima Penitentiary Limatambo Building Marsano Palace Moorish Arch National Stadium Venetian Palace Saint Paul's College Viceregal Palace

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