Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) is a private research university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 with the support and approval of the Catholic church, being the oldest private institution of higher learning in the country. It offers a broad range of programs in the humanities, sciences, and other fields while promoting research and innovation at the international level. PUCP also supports the development of culture and the arts, recognizes Peru’s multicultural diversity, and actively engages with society to contribute to human and sustainable development.