University of Lima

The University of Lima () is a private nonprofit university in Lima, Peru.  It was founded in 1962 and it is considered as one of the most prestigious universities in Peru.  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.  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, along with many services for students, faculty, and the community at large. 

Notable alumni 
 Mario Bellatin (born 1960), Mexican novelist
 Carlos Bruce (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 (born 1974), producer and director
 Beto Ortiz (born 1968), journalist and writer
 Alessandra de Osma (born 1988), wife of Prince Christian of Hanover

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Category:Universities in Lima
Category:Educational institutions established in 1962
Category:1962 establishments in Peru