San Luis Gonzaga National University

San Luis Gonzaga National University (UNICA) in Ica, Peru, is a public-private partnership institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive education within the Latin American region. Located in the city of Ica, a significant cultural and historical center of Peru, the university boasts a history spanning back to 1955. It currently holds a position in the ranking of 8719 within the country and 608 within the continent, reflecting its growing influence and contribution to Peruvian higher education.

UNICA’s foundation is rooted in a commitment to accessible and quality education. As a non-profit institution, it operates through a collaborative partnership with the private sector, ensuring resources are strategically allocated to student success and research. The university’s mission centers on fostering a diverse and engaged student body, supported by a robust curriculum designed to address regional and global needs. It offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including fields like Accounting, Administration, Agriculture, Animal Science, Archaeology, Architecture, Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Aquaculture, Food Science, International Business, Law, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Materials Engineering, Nursing, Mining Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Systems Engineering, Tourism, and Veterinary Science.

The university's highest degree offered is a PhD, allowing students to pursue advanced research and specialized training. UNICA’s academic offerings extend to master’s programs in areas like Agricultural Business, Animal Science, and Business Administration, alongside specialized programs in Dentistry, Economics, and Engineering Technology. Furthermore, the institution provides specialized training in fields such as Law, Communication Studies, and Public Health, catering to a diverse range of educational interests. A significant number of students are pursuing alternative names such as “UNICA Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga” to further solidify its identity.

The university’s accreditation is overseen by the Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria (SUNEDU), ensuring rigorous standards are met across all programs. The university’s physical location is situated on Prolongación Ayabaca C.9 Urb. San José Ica, Ica, Peru, a strategic location within the region. As a university with a total population of 282,000, Ica is the city's largest municipality. UNICA currently boasts a Bachelor’s degree program with subjects covering accounting, administration, agriculture, animal science, archaeology, architecture, humanities, biochemistry, biology, business administration, chemical engineering, civil engineering, communication studies, computer engineering, dentistry, economics, education, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, aquaculture, food science, international business, law, computer science, mechanical engineering, medicine, materials engineering, and nursing.

A substantial number of students are taking Master’s degrees in areas like Accounting, Agricultural Business, Animal Science, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Law, Communication Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering Technology, Finance, Health Science, Mechanical Trades, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Mining Engineering, Hygiene, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Systems Engineering, Tourism, and Veterinary Science. The university also offers Ph.D. programs in Biochemistry, Business Administration, Sustainability, Law, Pharmacy, Political Science, Public Health, and other specialized fields.

To facilitate connection and collaboration, UNICA maintains a strong online presence through its Facebook page at facebook.com and LinkedIn page at linkedin.com The university also has a YouTube channel featuring educational videos and student testimonials, accessible at youtube.com A key subject area is accounting, administration, agriculture, and animal science.