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The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru (PUCP ) is a private university located in the city of Lima, Peru . It was founded on March 24, 1917 by Father Jorge Dintilhac of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary as " Catholic University of Peru ", being officially recognized the same date, so it is the oldest private university in the country. PUCP is considered one of the most important private institutions of higher education in Peru. Thus rankings of universities such as the NRA sponsored by UNESCO, the University Ranking by Academic Performance and the world ranking of universities placed PUCP on 2nd place nationally, while other rankings and editions place it in the 1st place also nationally. Until the date, PUCP has 10 faculties, one graduate school, institutes and a cultural center.


Projects

SES-1

SES-1

Health and Well-being

A transportable, low cost mechanical ventilator to help hospitals dealing with Covid-19 cases

QENQO

QENQO

Poverty and Hunger

A hygiene hub for remote areas

Runtu Laqu

Runtu Laqu

Work and Economic Growth

A biodegradable packaging for Peruvian street food

Volta – Andean Agricultural Tool

Volta – Andean Agricultural Tool

Work and Economic Growth

A lightweight tool for small scale farming

Alalau

Alalau

Low tech cold chain system

Help rural farmers bring their milk to market

LOG

LOG

Cities and Communities

Portable drawing desk

UNU

UNU

Water and Sanitation

Low cost water purifier

Esda Violin

Esda Violin

Customizable instruments

Customize this violin and invent new sounds

Puzzle Zoo

Puzzle Zoo

Education

Invent new animals and imagine how they live

Downhill Skate

Downhill Skate

Health and Well-being

A combination skateboard for streets and go-kart for steep hills