Founded in 1968, Universidad de Piura (University of Piura) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Piura (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Lima. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education, Peru), Universidad de Piura (UDEP) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Piura (UDEP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Peruvian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 