T He philosophy that inspired the founding of the University of Lima is focused on the search for scientific truth and to prepare highly trained professionals with humanistic culture and criteria for constant updating and improvement. Train students within ethical standards and democratic principles is one of its priority objectives. "During 1960 and 1961, a group of academics and leading representatives of trade and industry, gathered at the Prodies Civil Association (Promotion of Industrial Development through Higher Education), he decided to found a new university. After two years of efforts, the University of Lima whose operation was authorized by Supreme Decree 23 of 25 April 1962 was established."