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Verifying Peruvian University Degrees: SUNEDU Guide

How to verify Peruvian education credentials. Covers SUNEDU licensing, university reform, and verification for degrees from Peru.

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Peru's higher education system

Peru's higher education is regulated by SUNEDU (Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria). Peru underwent major university reform in 2014, establishing SUNEDU to license universities and close substandard institutions. Over 140 universities operate in Peru, including Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (founded 1551, the oldest in the Americas).

Verification steps

  1. Check SUNEDU licensing — Verify the institution has SUNEDU licensing. VerifyED includes licensed Peruvian institutions.
  2. SUNEDU degree registry — SUNEDU maintains a public registry of degrees that can be searched online.
  3. Contact the institution — Peruvian universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
  4. Apostille — Peru is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

  • University reform — SUNEDU closed over 40 universities since 2014. Always verify current licensing status.
  • San Marcos — Founded in 1551, the oldest continuously operating university in the Americas.
  • Online degree registry — SUNEDU provides a searchable online registry of verified degrees.

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