Pre Lima
PRE LIMA 2027-0
Get direct admission to Universidad de Lima through Pre Lima. A total of 300 places are available and will be awarded based on an overall ranking determined by your passing grades and original scores in Arts and Science courses.
At the Pre-University Studies Center (Pre Lima), you’ll receive the academic preparation you need to confidently take on the challenges of university life.
Admission Option for High School Graduates.
Pre Lima 2027-0 Calendar:
- Registration and Enrollment: October 5–December 11, 2026, until 6:00 p.m., via the Universidad de Lima website. Subject to availability.
- Start of Classes: Monday, January 11, 2027
- Exam 1 (In Person): Monday, January 25, 2027
- Exam 2 (In Person): Monday, February 15, 2027
- Exam 3 (In Person): Monday, March 8, 2027
The dates established in the admission and enrollment calendars are not subject to change. No extensions will be granted for any of the activities specified therein.
When students enroll in the Pre-University Studies Center (CPU), they apply for admission to a specific program at Universidad de Lima. They cannot change their selected program while studying at the CPU (CPU Regulations, Art. 13).
Students admitted to an undergraduate program or General Studies may request a program change only after completing at least one regular academic term at Universidad de Lima (University Admissions Regulations, Art. 8).
Class Schedule:
The academic term begins on Monday, January 11, and ends on Friday, March 5, 2027. Classes and advising sessions will be held online according to the following schedule:
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
REQUIREMENTS
- Valid ID: DNI for Peruvians; Alien Registration Card or passport for foreign nationals.
- Official Certificate of Studies (https://certificado.minedu.gob.pe/) or Learning Achievement Certificate (https://constancia.minedu.gob.pe/) showing passing grades from the first through fifth years of secondary school (PDF); for high school graduates.
- Fifth-year secondary school report card, signed and stamped by the school, or proof of enrollment in the fifth year; for current fifth-year students.
- Payment of registration and enrollment fees.
- Applicants who completed their secondary education abroad must submit the required documents officially translated into Spanish, if necessary, and authenticated by the Peruvian Consulate in the country of origin and Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Their secondary studies must also be validated by Peru’s Ministry of Education, and proof of validation must be submitted at the time of registration.
The applicant’s first and last names on the certificate of studies must exactly match those on their DNI, Alien Registration Card, or passport. The upper stamp must overlap part of the photograph.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Before registering, make sure your laptop or PC meets the following minimum requirements:
- Operating system: Windows 7 or macOS 10.12 or later
- Processor: Intel or AMD for Mac | 2.4 GHz dual-core CPU or higher for PC
- Note: Intel Celeron processors are not supported.
- Memory: 8 GB of RAM or more
- Storage: 5 GB of available storage space
- Zoom: Latest version installed from www.zoom.us/download
- Browser: Google Chrome v25.0 or later (recommended) or Mozilla Firefox v20.0 or later
- Plugins: JavaScript and third-party cookies enabled
- Camera: Resolution of 800 × 600 or higher
- Internet connection: Cable modem, DSL, or higher. Test your connection at www.speedtest.net using the following parameters:
- Ping: 100 ms or less
- Download: 5 Mbps or higher
- Upload: 2 Mbps or higher
- Working microphone - Testing environment: A private, quiet, well-lit space free from interruptions
No other devices may be connected to the internet during evaluations.
Applicants are responsible for verifying that they meet these technical requirements before registering.
Pre Lima 2027-0: 300 PLACES AVAILABLE
Applicants who completed their secondary education abroad must submit the required documents officially translated into Spanish, if necessary, and authenticated by the Peruvian Consulate in the country of origin and Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Their secondary studies must also be validated by Peru’s Ministry of Education, and proof of validation must be submitted at the time of registration.
The applicant's first and last names on the certificate of studies must exactly match those on their DNI, Alien Registration Card, or passport. The upper stamp must overlap part of the photograph.
PEN 3,300*
*One payment is due upon registration and enrollment.
BANK PAYMENTS (NOT AT BANKING AGENTS)
- Payments can be made at any BBVA or Scotiabank branch nationwide using the student’s DNI number.
ONLINE PAYMENTS
- Payments can be made through the websites of Scotiabank, BCP, BBVA, and Interbank using a credit or debit card.
Please note that you must first receive an email confirming that the documents you submitted through the Applicant Portal have been reviewed before making your payment. Once you receive this email, you must pay through the digital banking platforms of BBVA, Interbank, Scotiabank, or BCP by selecting “Pago de servicios” (Bill Payments). Do not make payments to third-party or personal bank accounts.
Notifications will be sent to the email address used for online registration.
