Communication
About
The Communication Program—established in 1972 as a trailblazer in the field—delivers a comprehensive education focused on communication project planning and management, as well as the development of innovative products driven by creativity and critical thinking. Its flexible curriculum provides students with a broad understanding of the profession and the opportunity to choose one or more specializations.
Professionals skilled in leading and shaping communication strategies through research and innovation. With critical thinking and a creative mindset, they design and manage impactful communication products guided by ethical and social responsibility.
Mission
We prepare versatile and socially responsible communicators through a flexible curriculum.
Vision
To stand out in Latin America for our excellence in communication education and our commitment to research and professional practice that drive positive social change.
CURRICULUM
The School of Communication offers a flexible curriculum consisting of 53.5% mandatory credits, 43.5% elective credits, and 3% of credits required for graduation. This structure allows students to gain comprehensive knowledge in related fields and pursue one or more specialist certifications.
Our curriculum shapes globally minded and versatile communicators, allowing them to specialize in this dynamic and multifaceted field according to their interests and career goals.
SPECIALIST CERTIFICATIONS
This Specialist Certification equips students with the skills to analyze, systematize, and develop content related to visual communication, serving as a bridge for effective communication in social and commercial projects. Students will develop expertise in production, post-production, and pre-printing, as well as in the use of design and imaging applications for digital communication. This provides a comprehensive understanding of the entire visual creation process.
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific knowledge in mobile game design, equipping them to meet the needs of companies, institutions, and markets. They will also acquire the skills and competencies to design interactive digital applications. In both areas, students will be fully equipped to create, manage, and assess comprehensive projects.
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific competencies to create, manage, and lead audiovisual content based on the needs of different audiences and platforms, with the final goal of generating innovative solutions that benefit society.
This Specialist Certification provides students with the essential tools to create, manage, and lead information content based on the needs of different audiences and platforms. As part of this, students will apply ethical principles that contribute to public opinion and societal development.
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific knowledge to work in the areas of planning, research, creativity, media, emerging digital technologies, and marketing. Students will become strategic thinkers fully capable of devising innovative communication solutions to meet marketing goals—whether for commercial or social purposes.
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific knowledge to design, manage, assess, and implement communication projects to drive societal transformation and improvement.
This Specialist Certification provides students with specific knowledge to plan, create, execute and assess communication strategies, projects, and outputs, aligned with the goals and contexts of organizations. The final aim is to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that boost productivity and competitiveness, while fostering value creation.
ACADEMIC DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL TITLES
Students who have completed their studies in Communication are eligible to apply for the bachelor's degree. Once obtained, they may then apply for the professional title.
To view the General Regulations on Academic Degrees and Professional Titles, click here.
Requirements
- Hold the graduate status in Communication. Watch the video tutorial on how to request the graduation certificate.
- Have your final report for your internship (pre-professional or professional) or work experience approved, with at least six months of experience. Find the registration instructions here.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the Ulima Language Center. For more information, click here.
- Pass a research course in the tenth semester, such as Professional Project II or Research Project II.
Student Guide
The process covers the graduate status, Bachelor's degree, graduation ceremony, and professional title. Find out more here.
If you meet all the requirements, watch this video tutorial on how to obtain your Bachelor's diploma.
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Universidad Lima.
- Successfully complete one of the professional title pathways (thesis or professional proficiency project).
- Complete the administrative process to obtain the professional title.
Modalities
- Thesis
- Thesis
- Academic paper
- Professional proficiency project
- Professional project
- Case presentation
- Report on qualified professional experience
Process
To learn about the process for obtaining the professional title, click here.
If you meet all the requirements, watch this video tutorial on how to request the professional title.
Option A: Thesis
Designed for students seeking to engage in academic research, this modality requires a rigorous study on a communication-related topic.
Submodalities
- Thesis
A structured research project with chapters, up to 60 pages long, including cover page, main text, references, and annexes. This submodality enables a thorough and structured analysis of a research topic.
- Academic paper
A structured scientific research paper, up to 20 pages long, including cover page, author, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, references, footnotes, tables, figures, and captions. It should be written with a publication-oriented approach for a specialized journal and provide a well-founded academic contribution.
Additional Guidelines
For more information on how to obtain the Bachelor's degree and professional title, click here. (Link coming soon)
Option B: Professional Proficiency Project
A practical pathway that allows students to apply their knowledge in real-world communication settings.
Submodalities
- Professional project
Creation and development of a communication product for production, intervention, or application. This option is available year-round. The project may build upon work initiated in the Professional Project II course or be a new project that applies academic knowledge in a real-world context.
- Professional title through case presentation
Available only through a scheduled call for applications, held twice a year in March and August. It is conducted in pairs and requires the analysis and resolution of a relevant case in the communication field.
- Report on qualified professional experience
Available year-round for individuals with a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience. It allows candidates to showcase their expertise through a detailed report that reflects their career path.
Additional Guidelines
For more information on how to obtain the Bachelor's degree and professional title, click here. (Link coming soon)
The School of Communication offers the following Specialist Certifications:
- Photography and Design
- Animation and Video Games
- Audiovisual Management and Production
- Journalism and Information Management
- Advertising and Marketing
- Communication for Development
- Corporate Communication
For more information, click here.
Requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree.
- A weighted average of no less than 13.00 across the required courses.
- Successfully complete all Specialist Certification courses within a maximum of two attempts.
Communication graduates who meet the requirements for a Specialist Certification can request it through Mi Ulima portal.
For more information, click here.
School of Communication
Academic Degrees and Professional Titles Office
Building D1, Floor 2
Business hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 14:00 hours and from 15:00 to 18:00 hours
Phone: +511 4376767 ext. 35521
gradosytituloscom@ulima.edu.pe
Virtual Advising: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 10:00 hours via Zoom.
Labor Field
Leadership, management, human resources, institutional image, public relations, marketing, press, internal communication, content generation, photography, graphic design.
Leadership, management, production, direction, script writing, photography direction, art direction, actor direction, camera direction, editing, post-production and visual effects, colors, 2D/3D animation, casting, sounds, camera, sound design, music scoring, lights, conducting.
Creativity, planning, accounts, production, conducting, 2D/3D animation, marketing, media, study market study and research, photography.
Creative direction, art direction, design direction, production supervision, web design and interactive applications, design of materials and graphic pieces.
Management, analysis and opinion, research, interpretation, writing, production, editing, articles, photography, infographics, design and layout.
Leadership, management, human resources, image, public relations, marketing, press, internal communication, audit, consulting services, design of graphic pieces.
Character design, production, script writing, art direction, 2D/3D animation, video game design, tester.
Consulting services, audiovisual production, podcasting, community manager, content creator.
Leadership, research, analysis, planning, market studies, press, publications, consulting services, recruitment, research institutions, think tanks.
Leadership, teaching, planning, consulting services, research.
Leadership, research, data analysis, planning, market studies, press, publications, consulting services, institutional image, project management.
Leadership, communication management, human resources, institutional image, public relations, marketing, press, internal communication, audit, consulting services.
Agreements
CONSORTIUM OF UNIVERSITIES
It is a non-profit civil association comprising Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Universidad del Pacífico, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, and Universidad de Lima. This partnership enables students from these four universities to access shared academic and institutional services, facilities, validated courses, and credit equivalency for subjects completed at any of the member universities.
Optional Second International Bachelor's Degree
Universidad de Lima offers students the opportunity to develop in global environments, enhance their networking, and live an international experience through the optional second international bachelor’s degree programs.
University of London
Thanks to the agreement between Universidad de Lima and University of London (UOL), internationally recognized for its high academic standards, students can obtain a second international bachelor’s degree without leaving the country: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This program is available to students from all undergraduate programs at Universidad de Lima.
Information: uol@ulima.edu.pe
UNESCO Chair in Communication and Culture of Peace
The UNESCO Chair in Communication and Culture of Peace, assigned to Universidad de Lima in Peru since 2003, promotes a culture of peace as a vision that upholds respect for freedom, justice, democracy, human rights, tolerance, equality, and solidarity. It brings together citizens and the university community through initiatives structured around three strategic pillars:
- Press and Information Society: Critical analysis of the media ecosystem and its impact on public opinion.
- Media Literacy: Citizen education focused on ethical, analytical, and creative engagement with media.
- Interculturality and Politics: Analysis of narratives that foster cross-cultural dialogue and democratic values.
Through academic research, community engagement, and spaces for dialogue, the Chair identifies communication challenges and designs strategies that strengthen a culture of peace in Peru and beyond.
As Dean, I am honored to welcome you all to the UNESCO Chair in Communication and Culture of Peace—an initiative that reaffirms Universidad de Lima's unwavering commitment to building fair, inclusive, and compassionate societies.
Peace is not only an aspiration but a way of life, nurtured through respect, dialogue, mutual understanding, and civic engagement. At this Chair, we promote critical reflection, media education, and the analysis of public narratives as means to strengthen democratic values and protect human rights.
We invite students, faculty, scholars, and citizens to join this collective effort that uses communication as a tool for transformation and hope. May this Chair continue to be a source of inspiration, reflection, and collective action for the common good.
Carlos Rivadeneyra Olcese
- Jaime Baylon
- Rodrigo Bedoya
- Giancarlo Carbone
- Néstor Martos
- Jorge Montalvo
- Percy Subauste
- Rocio Villacorta
Keep informed about the latest initiatives, publications, and events from the UNESCO Chair. This space features recent updates, milestones, and opportunities to participate in actions that reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of peace. Follow us on social media and stay connected.
- Seminars
The UNESCO Chair seminars are spaces for academic and civic dialogue that address key topics in communication, culture of peace, media literacy, and interculturality. They bring together diverse stakeholders to reflect, learn, and develop proposals that inspire meaningful change.
- Courses
The UNESCO Chair provides specialized courses focused on communication as a means to promote peace, encourage critical thinking, and strengthen civic engagement. These courses are intended for students and professionals committed to transforming their communities through dialogue, ethics, and respect for cultural diversity.
- Discussion Panels
The UNESCO Chair hosts open panels that foster dialogue among scholars, communicators, students, and community leaders. These spaces address contemporary issues from diverse and critical perspectives, reinforcing our commitment to a culture of peace and intercultural dialogue.
Reflections on the Transformations of the Media Ecosystem
- Expert Roundtables
The roundtables organized by the UNESCO Chair bring together specialists and diverse perspectives to discuss urgent topics related to communication, human rights, and peacebuilding. They serve as inclusive spaces for reflection and collaboration, where knowledge is collectively built through dialogue and mutual respect.
- Scholarly Works
The UNESCO Chair produces research, publications, and educational materials that delve into the connections between communication, culture of peace, and interculturality. These contributions enrich academic discussion, foster critical thinking, and promote social transformation through knowledge.
- Other Events
In addition to its seminars, courses, and dialogue spaces, the UNESCO Chair promotes diverse initiatives such as workshops, exhibitions, communication campaigns, interinstitutional collaborations, and community projects. These activities expand the impact of the culture of peace, fostering creativity, engagement, and ethical responsibility through diverse media and formats.
UNESCO Chair Series. Lives on the Edge: Global Cinema on Insecurity and Crime (Part 2)
- Books
The UNESCO Chair publishes and supports books that explore the culture of peace through interdisciplinary and innovative perspectives. Produced under its own imprint or in collaboration with other institutions, these volumes bring together research, essays, and testimonies that enrich academic and social dialogue. Explore our publications and the voices shaping peace through knowledge, history, and collective action.
Protagonists of Change
Semiotics of the City
- Journals
The UNESCO Chair contributes to the editing and dissemination of academic and cultural journals that foster critical thinking, intercultural dialogue, and the advancement of a culture of peace. These editorial spaces feature articles, essays, interviews, and experiences that integrate multiple perspectives and innovative frameworks.
- Research
The UNESCO Chair fosters and participates in research projects that address the culture of peace from interdisciplinary, ethical, and context-based perspectives. These initiatives are closely connected to Universidad de Lima’s publications and journals, generating rigorous knowledge committed to social transformation. We invite researchers, faculty, and students to join projects that integrate academic inquiry, collective action, and intercultural dialogue.
- Correpalabras Project (Digital App)
The UNESCO Chair builds partnerships with universities, social organizations, cultural institutions, and international networks that share a commitment to the culture of peace. These alliances strengthen cooperation, expand the impact of our initiatives, and create opportunities for innovation, exchange, and advocacy. Together, we build bridges to turn today’s challenges into opportunities for dialogue, equity, and coexistence.
Strategic Partners:
- UNITWIN Network
- ORBICOM Network
- UNESCO Lima and UNESCO Paris
Discover our interactive catalog, a dynamic platform that showcases the UNESCO Chair's work. Its user-friendly search tool allows you to filter by keywords, titles, authors, topics, and dates, providing access to academic, cultural, and educational resources on communication and peace.
Questions, suggestions, or collaboration ideas for the UNESCO Chair? We’re ready to hear from you. Contact us and let’s create spaces for dialogue, knowledge, and transformation together. Your voice plays a key role in this conversation for peace.
Email: (coming soon)
Publications
The Publishing Fund publishes works that represent the intellectual and research contributions of Ulima professors. It aims to engage the community through the dissemination of ideas and knowledge across various disciplines. Learn more about our publications.
Find all academic output from members of the School of Communication online. Click on each item for more information.
Communication Books in the Publishing Fund
Books and Articles from Communication Professors and Researchers
Winning Projects of the Communication Research Competition
Communication Thesis
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Title
Biannually open-access journal created in 1985, which focuses on the communication field and related disciplines. Aimed at scholars, researchers and professionals from communication, social sciences and the humanities.
An open-access journal published by the School of Communication at Universidad de Lima, dedicated to sharing global insights into communicators' everyday professional experiences. It features articles that analyze and evaluate communication practices across social, commercial, corporate, and political contexts, as well as studies that examine the impact of communication research in addressing specific challenges.
MIRA! Tendencias en Comunicación is the School of Communication's monthly newsletter, created to closely follow what’s happening in the world of communication—so we can understand it and share it with everyone.
Information platform from the Journalism Area of the School of Communication at Universidad de Lima.
Directory
Carlos Rivadeneyra Olcese
Acting Dean
T: +511 4376767 ext. 35500
crivaden@ulima.edu.pe
Lucinda Butrón Arce
Academic Secretary
T: +511 4376767 ext. 35550
Lbutrona@ulima.edu.pe
Álvaro Iparraguirre Bernaola
Academic Degrees and Professional Titles Coordinator
T: +511 4376767 ext. 35520
aiparrag@ulima.edu.pe
Gladys Chávez Castagnola
Employability Coordinator
gchavez@ulima.edu.pe
Professors
Our professors stand out not only for their academic and professional achievements, but also for their dedication to teaching and their commitment to fostering ethical and critical education. Through their work, Ulima professors promote the development of knowledge, research, and social responsibility to prepare leaders who make a positive impact on society.
COMUNICA FACTORY
WORK REPOSITORY
Compilation of the most outstanding works from our students. This repository's goal is to boost the research spirit and disseminate contributions produced by Ulima community members.
STUDY CIRCLES
AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVE
The Audiovisual Archive supports the academic and research activities of the School of Communication. It organizes, acquires, and promotes audiovisual resources for academic use, including films, documentaries, reports, television programs, advertisements, music, and sound effects, available in both physical and digital formats.
Additionally, it is open to all Universidad de Lima schools, the Consortium of Universities, and other researchers upon justified request. Materials can be accessed in the viewing modules located in Building E1 or via video streaming in classrooms and auditoriums across the University.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Authorities
Ana Shimabukuro Shimabuko
Coordinator
Phone: +511 4376767 ext. 35539
ashimabu@ulima.edu.pe
Miguel Mejía Salas
Edition and Informatics
Phone: +511 4376767 ext. 35537
mmejias@ulima.edu.pe
User Support
Phone: +511 4376767 ext. 35542
archivoaudiovisual@ulima.edu.pe
Location
Building E1, Floor 4
Office Hours
Winter season: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 20:55 hours. Saturday, from 9:00 to 12:55 hours
Summer season: Monday to Thursday, from 9:00 to 18:55 hours. Friday, from 8:00 to 12:55 hours
Important: Viewing modules will remain closed during vacations
REGULATIONS
About Physical Materials
- No take-home of audiovisual materials.
- No copies allowed from any material.
- Students from the School of Communication can request internal borrowing of physical materials for editing, audio booth or recording in studio, provided they are enrolled in the current academic term. They must return materials once they finished. Otherwise, they will be suspended from getting any service from the Audiovisual Archive.
About Viewing Modules
- Maintain appropriate behavior and respect other users. Avoid loud noise.
- No food or drinks allowed.
Activities
FILM WEEK
Activities that promote film production and critical reflection among Ulima students through roundtables, meetings with filmmakers, screenings of short films and films by Ulima graduates, along with the Corto de Boleto contest, which challenges participants to create, shoot, and edit a short film within two days.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Building A, Floor 2
Phone: 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
semanadelcine@ulima.edu.pe
CORTO DE BOLETO
Exclusive contest for our Ulima community. Students must form teams of five to create, shoot, and edit a short film within two days, based on three surprise elements that guide the storytelling. Once submitted to the organizing team, the films are evaluated by a jury and later screened and awarded during the closing ceremony.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Building A, Floor 2
Phone: 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
RESEARCH COMPETITION
Since 2007, the School has held the annual Communication Research Competition to encourage research initiatives among students. Its main goal is to foster student research, promote transdisciplinary exchange between professors and students, and enhance the visibility of research through an e-book featuring the winning projects.
Check the winning projects from our annual editions here.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Phone: 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
ENFOCO
This three-day activity features conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and a photo contest.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Building A, Floor 2
Phone: 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
INTERMEDIO
Intermedio is a university extension project that is part of the activities of the UNESCO Chair in Communication and Culture of Peace. Its goal is to analyze and reflect on diverse topics related to communication, art, and culture. The discussion panels are live-streamed and feature scholars and professionals who are experts in their respective fields, along with an attending audience. Each edition results in a post-produced HD digital video with multi-camera recording, made available to the university community.
Information
Luis Miguel Pango Jordán
Building A, Floor 2
Phone: 4376767 extension 35505
lpango@ulima.edu.pe
LIFELONG LEARNING
Keep your competencies, skills and knowledge updated throughout your entire professional life.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Our master's and doctoral programs focus on training interdisciplinary professionals who promote innovation, entrepreneurship and research.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
The Executive Education Office (DEC) at Universidad de Lima offers workshops, courses, and specialization programs to train executives, professionals, and business leaders in key areas of management.
STUDY ABROAD
If you wish to study abroad, this is the right place to find all relevant information about scholarships and academic opportunities.
LANGUAGES
The Ulima Language Center equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to communicate effectively in English across diverse contexts. Below are some of our programs:
NEWS AND INTERVIEWS
AGENDA
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PODCAST
Ventana Indiscreta
Join José Carlos Cabrejo and expert guests as they dive into films across generations, unpacking the stories, styles, and symbols that define cinema.
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