Los Andes Peruvian University
Universidad Peruana "Los Andes" | |
Private | |
| Established | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Chancellor | Dr. Eutimio Catalino Jara Rodríguez |
| Undergraduates | 21 387[1] |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Locations | 7 campuses & learning centers, online[2] |
| Colours | Blue White |
| Affiliations | SUNEDU |
| Website | upla.edu |
The Los Andes Peruvian University (UPLA) (
Perú. It is one of the most prosperous [3] universities in the central region of the country. It is named after the Andes
mountains, which surround the city of Huancayo.
History
At its inception in 1983, the university offered courses in the four areas of study most relevant and important to the region:
Civil Engineering
was added to the program of studies.
More recently, new faculties have been established with a view to affording opportunities in new professional careers. Some of the original faculties have been upgraded, in accordance with technological and social requirements and in keeping with current innovations in tertiary education. These were authorized by Asamblea Nacional de Rectores, an institution which governs universities in Peru, with Resolution Nº 446-ANR-93 and Asamblea Universitaria Resolution Nº 001-93-AU on December 8, 1993.
Academic areas
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Health Science
- UPLA Pharmacy and Biochemistry
- UPLA Veterinary Medicine
- UPLA Obstetrics
- UPLA Dental Medicine
- UPLA Optometry
- UPLA Psychology
- UPLA Nursing
- UPLA Human Nutrition
- UPLA Medical Technology
- Faculty of Business Science and Accountancy
- UPLA Accountancy and Finance
- UPLA Management and Systems
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Education
- UPLA Initial Education
- UPLA Primary Education
- UPLA Secondary Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- UPLA Computer and Systems Engineering
- UPLA Civil Engineering
- UPLA Architecture
- UPLA Industrial Engineering
University, Industry and Society
Industry
In 1973 in
pasteurized milk, double and triple cream cheese, fresh cheese, yogurt and butter[4] by professionals and students (who make theirs using practice-based professional learning).[5]
Athletics
The University hosted its first marathon, the UPLA International Marathon, in 2008.[6] Participants in this event include athletes from the surrounding regions as well as visiting athletes from other countries.
Alumni
Many of UPLA's alumni have had considerable success in scientific research, public service, education, and business. Recently
long-distance runner and lawyer
.
See also
Footnotes
- ^ https://www.sunedu.gob.pe/sunedu-otorga-licencia-institucional-universidad-peruana-los-andes/, SUNEDU otorga licencia istitucional a la Universidad Peruana Los Andes, retrieved in 2020-07-27
- ^ "UPLA Campus Locations". Archived from the original on 2009-06-11. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
- ^ "Daily Correo" Archived 2007-06-12 at the Wayback Machine a distinction as "The Excellents 2006", Retrieved on 2007-05-13 (in Spanish)
- ^ "La cooperación internacional y desarrollo de la ganadería lechera en el Perú", Proyectos y programas de la cooperación en ganadería lechera", retrieved on 2007-12-02
- ^ "Unidad de Producción Planta Lechera Mantaro". UPLA Rumbo a la acreditación 2007 internacional. Archived from the original on 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2007-12-02.
- ^ "Alcandes participan en la maratón UPLA" Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine, Maraton Internacional Bodas de Plata, Retrieved on 2009-11-05
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Los Andes Peruvian University.
- Universidad Peruana Los Andes (UPLA) - Official site
- YouTube institutional video - YouTube
- Facebook community - Facebook
- Telephone guide - UPLA phone numbers.
- History and general reference(in spanish)
