About the Environmental Engineering Degree Course

The Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia is in an excellent position to offer a high-quality and competitive professional career in Environmental Engineering. In addition, in recent years it has set itself increasingly important educational challenges.

Cayetano has a long history in research and teaching of basic sciences with emphasis on biology and environmental sciences, and today is one of the most important universities in Latin America in terms of quality criteria, academic level of its students and faculty, research activity, and scientific publications.

Fields currently developed by our professors:

  • Biotechnology applied to the environment
  • Climate change and renewable energies
  • Water treatment
  • Remediation of contaminated areas
  • Environmental management
  • Environmental Health

Faculty: Science and Engineering

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

Site: San Martín de Porres campus

Degree earned: Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Engineering

Title: Environmental Engineer

Why choose us?

International recognition

We are the best Peruvian university according to the Times Higher Education world ranking. We are also the first in internationally accredited degree courses in Life Sciences and Health.

Advanced Technology

Research and interaction in world-class laboratories are at the forefront of current demands. We have research and development laboratories (LID) and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship located on the Santa Maria campus

Internationalization

With our agreements and alliances, you will have access to opportunities to study and practice in renowned international universities.

Graduate studies

You will have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies such as a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences with a major in Environmental Health and an MBA in Integrated Water Management; later on, you will be able to opt for a Ph.D. in Life Sciences.

Innovation and entrepreneurship

An important percentage of the courses of the curriculum is exclusively oriented to developing competencies in innovation and entrepreneurship, which will allow you to be the manager of your own company with the support of bioincuba.

Generic Competencies of Graduate

Graduates integrate different types of thinking (scientific, logical, critical, systemic, and innovative) for the solution of complex problems through the mastery of cognitive skills such as logical reasoning in challenging situations. They are prepared to address present and future challenges in the exercise of their profession and to tackle the transformation of the environment as committed citizens 

Program Curriculum

SEMESTER

1

Develop the foundations of your professional future

  • Philosophy
  • Engineering Differential Calculus
  • Matrix Algebra and Analytic Geometry
  • General Chemistry
  • Communication and Writing I
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering Innovation Processes

SEMESTER

2

Learn the basic principles of engineering

  • Engineering Integral Calculus
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Physics for Engineering 1
  • Biology for Engineering
  • Communication and Writing II
  • Mandatory Complementary Subject: English – Beginner Level

SEMESTER

3

Understand the why of the processes

  • Vector Calculus for Engineering
  • Geology and Edaphology
  • Physics for Engineering 2
  • Physicochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

*Curriculum subject to modifications as part of the curriculum update process.

Work Opportunities

Develops studies that determine the environmental, social, and health impact on people.

Designs environmental bioremediation processes through the use of living organisms for the treatment of ecosystems.

Strategically plans the management of water, energy, and soil resources.

Participates in projects that promote the preservation and optimization of water resources.

Develops, experiments, and implements strategies to mitigate negative environmental impacts.

International Agreements

Latin America

Brazil

  • Universidad Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Universidad de Sao Paulo
  • Universidad Paulista
  • Universidad do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Chile

  • Universidad de Concepción
  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Colombia

  • Universidad de Antioquía
  • Universidad cooperativa de Colombia
  • Universidad Santo Tomás de Bogotá

Europe

spain

Spain

  • Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Our testimonials

María Belén Balta Blanco

Student

The scientific approach that Cayetano offers with its curriculum is key to solving complex environmental problems that require solid knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. I have been able to take courses such as Ecotoxicology and Biotechnology that have awakened my interest in the application of living organisms to solve real ecological problems, such as bioremediation of oil spills.

Likewise, Cayetano has given me the opportunity to participate in competitions such as the Impact Startup Competition and the iGEM Desgin League, the latter within the synthetic biology environment


I am confident that Cayetano is providing me with the tools to perform successfully in the area of my choice. I would like to specialize in environmental biotechnology research.

Cayetano es más que Cayetano

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