University

Private University of the North

Information updated 14.08.2026

Private University of the North ( UPN ) – private profit higher education institution in Peru. UPN was founded in 1993. The university has an urban campus in Trujillo. Private University of the North occupies an important place in the country’s education system. Teaching is carried out at the highest level, and the educational process meets international standards. Despite being one of the youngest universities of Peru, Private University of the North ranks high in international ratings. Application process and the cost of tuition.

The applicant must provide the document of previous academic performance as well as the results of the examinations. More than a half (80%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at UPN, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. The academic schedule is divided into semesters. UPN has affordable bachelor’s programs that cost less than 2,500 USD/year. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 2,500 USD per year. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.upn.edu.pe.

The composition of the university. Private University of the North belongs to small universities, with a capacity of only 4000 students. Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. To ensure that the quality of education stays high the university has an academic staff consisting of more than 1900 specialists. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Twitter , Facebook , Linkedin. Infrastructure of UPN. The university has a dedicated library