Admission to the undergraduate program at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is granted, in accordance with Article 98 of University Law 30220, through a public competitive selection process, following the establishment of available spots and the administration of the corresponding evaluations.
Admission slots at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru are allocated according to the academic year and the corresponding academic unit. Within each academic unit, admission slots are distributed among the various admission tracks available, which are open to both high school students and graduates of educational institutions.
The available spots for 2027 (including all admission categories) are shown in Table 1.
Table 1
Total Open Spots for the 2027 Admissions Cycle by Academic Unit
In the event that some admitted students withdraw or decline the spot they were offered—or even fail to enroll—the university will proceed to fill the available spots. For this reason, the university publishes an additional list of admitted students, ranked by score and order of merit, until all unfilled spots in each department are filled.
The number of vacancies is determined through regular recruitment processes. Special recruitment processes are governed by law and are as follows:
- Admission of degree holders or graduates.
- Admission for students who have completed at least four semesters or two academic years, or seventy-two credits.
- Admission of the top two students in the merit-based ranking from secondary schools nationwide.
- Admission of outstanding athletes, as recognized by the Peruvian Institute of Sports (IPD).
- Admission of individuals with disabilities—as evidenced by a disability certificate issued by the National Council for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (CONADIS)—who are entitled to a 5% quota of available spots.
In the case of these special admission processes, the University requires applicants to take an evaluation, which they must pass in order to be admitted.
Admissions exams that require a minimum score
The University offers admission options in which applicants must meet minimum score requirements. In these cases, it may happen that the available spots are not filled, since some applicants may not meet the minimum score requirement.
The programs that require a minimum total score are:
- Direct Admission through CEPREPUCP
- People with disabilities
- Notable Athletes
- Admission Based on Academic Excellence
- Admission to the School of Gastronomy, Hospitality, and Tourism
The minimum total scores are specified in the corresponding announcements.
Bonuses
People with disabilities, as well as outstanding athletes, will receive a 5% bonus on the score they achieve on the PUCP admission exam. For people with total visual impairment or Down syndrome, the bonus is 20%.
To be admitted, you must obtain a total score—including the bonus—equal to or higher than that of the last admitted student and secure a spot.
Additionally, applicants who provide proof of a disability may request a reasonable accommodation for the exam. The PUCP will evaluate the request of each applicant who indicates and substantiates their condition upon registration.
Admission Requirements for the Schools of Art and Design and the School of Performing Arts
The admissions process for artistic specializations, which has openings, consists of two parts, which are conducted sequentially and on an eliminatory basis.
- Academic Evaluation
- Artistic and Creative Assessment
To qualify for the artistic and creative assessment, applicants must achieve a minimum score of 450 on the academic assessment.
The artistic and creative assessment, meanwhile, evaluates the student’sabilityandpotentialfor studies in art and design or the performing arts, as applicable. Students must also attend an interview during which the faculty seeks to understand their motivations in the artistic field.
Those who do not show up for the artistic auditions will lose the opportunity to continue in the admissions process.