Technology and computing degrees in Peru
Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence: these are technology and computing degrees you can study in Peru.
If you like knowing how an app works, you have the patience to find the bug in a program or you're the one people ask for help when something breaks at home, there are degrees that build on that.
How technology and computing is studied in Peru
They are taught at public and private universities in Lima, Trujillo, Arequipa, Huancayo, Sullana or Chachapoyas, among other cities. The curricula include logic, hands-on practice with programs and project work, with more or less math depending on the degree.
The names look similar and change from one program to another: Computer Engineering and Information Systems have points in common, but each curriculum emphasizes something different. To check that a university is licensed, consult SUNEDU, the Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria.
Technology and computing degrees in Peru
Among those studied in Peru are Computer Engineering, Information Systems and Software Engineering.
Computer Science puts more weight on theory and algorithms; Artificial Intelligence, on programs that learn from data. The engineering degrees in the field overlap with the engineering degrees in Peru, and Computer Science with the science ones.
Where to study technology and computing in Peru
Universidad MarÃa AuxiliadoraLima · PrivateInformation SystemsArtificial Intelligence
Universidad Nacional de IngenierÃa (UNI)Lima · PublicComputer EngineeringInformation Systems
Universidad Nacional Tecnológica De Lima SurLima · PublicInformation SystemsSoftware Engineering
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)Lima · PrivateComputer EngineeringSoftware Engineering
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)Lima · PrivateComputer Engineering
Universidad Autónoma de IcaChincha · PrivateComputer Engineering
Universidad Autónoma del Perú (UA)Lima · PrivateComputer Engineering
Universidad Católica de Santa MarÃa (UCSM)Arequipa · PrivateComputer EngineeringHow to choose between them
Think about what you do with technology for fun: whether you like building things, whether you are more drawn to maintaining and improving programs that already exist or whether you are intrigued by how machines learn.
Also think about the type of work you enjoy: programming on your own, talking to the person who will use the system, or analyzing information.
If you don't know whether you lean toward Software Engineering or Information Systems, compare the courses in each one. The career test can give you another clue.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How long do these degrees last in Peru?
Computer Engineering and Computer Science are usually the longest; Information Systems, Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, somewhat shorter.
How do I know if a university in Peru is licensed?
Check SUNEDU, the national authority that oversees university education.
Do I need to know how to code before starting?
They don't usually require it. Before choosing, you can try simple exercises and see if you enjoy the process of finding errors.
What is the difference between Computer Engineering and Information Systems?
They overlap. Computer Engineering trains you in technical and management tasks and in application development; Information Systems focuses on software development and maintenance and on learning several programming languages. Compare the curricula.
How much math is involved?
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence use it more; Information Systems, less.
What do you study in Software Engineering?
How programs are designed, coded, tested, and maintained. It is one of the most software-building-focused options in the field; compare its curriculum with that of Computer Engineering.