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Universidad Señor de Sipán

Private university in Chiclayo, Peru, founded in 1999.

Last updated September 27, 2026

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Overview

Universidad Señor de Sipán (USS) is a private higher education institution located in Chiclayo, Peru. It was founded on 5 July 1999 by the National Council for the Authorization and Operation of Universities (CONAFU) under resolution No. 575-99-CONAFU. The university began operations in April 2000 with five professional programs. Today it has four faculties and 25 professional programs, serving a student population of 19,937 in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with 826 faculty members. USS offers a range of academic programs, including a modality for working adults aged 24 and over with at least two years of work experience, and a postgraduate school offering master's degrees and diplomas. Its main campus is located at km. 5 on the Chiclayo-Pimentel highway, with additional offices in Chiclayo. The university is regularly ranked in the middle third of Peruvian universities in international rankings.

History

Universidad Señor de Sipán was created by the National Council for the Authorization and Operation of Universities (CONAFU) on 5 July 1999, according to resolution No. 575-99-CONAFU. It began operations in April 2000 with five professional programs. Over the years, it has expanded to offer 25 professional programs across four faculties. The university has a student population of 19,937 in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and 826 faculty members. It offers a modality for people with work experience, aimed at individuals aged 24 and over with at least two years of accumulated work experience, allowing them to balance studies, work, and family. The postgraduate school offers master's degrees and diplomas. The main campus is located at km. 5 on the Chiclayo-Pimentel highway, with additional offices in Chiclayo. In recent years, USS has been regularly ranked in the middle third of Peruvian universities in international rankings.

  • 2000

    Began operations in April with 5 professional programs.

  • 1999

    Founded by CONAFU resolution No. 575-99-CONAFU on 5 July.

Products and positioning

Private university offering accessible higher education in northern Peru.

  • Undergraduate programs

    25 professional programs across 4 faculties.

  • Postgraduate programs

    Master's degrees and diplomas offered by the postgraduate school.

  • Modality for people with experience

    For individuals aged 24+ with at least 2 years of work experience.

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