Engineering degrees in Peru
Civil, industrial, computer science, food, environmental, forestry, mechanical and more, along with architecture: these are engineering degrees you can study in Peru.
If you like building things, if at school you are drawn to math and science or if you wonder how what you eat and what you use is produced, there are engineering degrees that build on that.
How engineering is studied in Peru
It is studied at public and private universities in Lima and in regions: Trujillo, Arequipa, Piura, Huancayo, Cusco, Ica or San Martín, among others. Not all of them offer the same degrees, so check where the one you are interested in is taught.
In the first semesters there is a lot of math, physics and chemistry, and then each degree focuses on its own area: building, producing, programming, caring for the environment or improving processes, with laboratories, workshops and team projects. Before applying, check with the SUNEDU that the university is licensed.
Engineering degrees in Peru
You can start with Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Food Engineering works on how food is processed and preserved, and Forestry Engineering on forest management; both overlap with agriculture and environment degrees in Peru. Computer Science and Software, with technology and computer science ones. Architecture is studied with similar technical training and focuses on designing buildings and spaces.
Where to study engineering in Peru
Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC)Lima · PrivateIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectronic EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringEnergy Engineering
Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI)Lima · PublicCivil EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringArchitecture
Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga (UNICA)Ica · PublicArchitectureEnvironmental EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)Lima · PrivateCivil EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringComputer EngineeringArchitecture
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Tayacaja “Daniel Hernández Morillo”Tayacaja · PublicCivil EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringFood EngineeringForestry Engineering
Universidad Nacional de JaénJaén · PublicCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringFood EngineeringForestry Engineering
Universidad Nacional de San Agustín (UNSA)Arequipa · PublicCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringArchitectureIndustrial Engineering
Universidad Nacional de San MartínSan Martín · PublicFood EngineeringArchitectureCivil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringHow to choose between them
Think about what comes naturally to you: if you make, repair or invent things, if you care for plants, soil or water, if you like numbers or programming.
Then ask yourself where you picture yourself working: on a construction site, in a production plant, in the field or in front of a screen.
If you are torn between Civil and Industrial, think about whether you are more drawn to building works or improving how a company runs, and compare the first-semester courses. The career test can help you sort out those ideas.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
What do you need to get into engineering in Peru?
Each university defines its admission process; many have their own entrance exam and others accept other pathways. Check each one's prospectus.
How long do engineering degrees last in Peru?
Civil, Food, Chemical and Forestry Engineering, along with Architecture, tend to be among the longest; Software, Energy or Artificial Intelligence Engineering, somewhat shorter, and Occupational Health and Safety is one of the briefest.
How do I know if a university is authorized?
Check the SUNEDU portal to verify if it is licensed to operate.
Is studying Civil Engineering the same as Architecture?
No. Civil Engineering deals with works such as bridges, roads or dams, and Architecture with the design of buildings and spaces. They are related, but their courses are different.
Can I study engineering if I live outside Lima?
Yes: there are universities with engineering degrees in many regions of the country. Check which ones offer the degree you are interested in and in what modality.
What does Food Engineering study?
Food production in all its stages, from harvest to the product that reaches the store: processes, preservation, quality and safety. It combines chemistry, biology and engineering.