EN
EN

Get to know us

Discover who we are and our trajectory

Get to know us

Discover who we are and our trajectory

Get to know us

Discover who we are and our trajectory

History and purpose

History and purpose

More than 30 years of academic excellence and leadership
More than 30 years of academic excellence and leadership
Our story

The UPB was founded in 1992 in response to the economic and institutional crisis that Bolivia had been experiencing since the 1980s. Driven by the business community, UPB focuses on training professionals and entrepreneurs committed to the development of the country, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, research, and innovation.

The university has achieved national and international recognition, standing out as the best private university in Bolivia and adapting to current challenges through a multimodal academic model. These achievements reflect institutional leadership and the support of the organized business sector.

Philosophy

We are committed to academic excellence, professional training, and the development of our students. Our vision is to be the best university nationally and a benchmark in Latin America.

RSU

Through the UPB RSU Program, we renew our social commitment and generate a positive and ethical impact on society. With a focus on students, administration, and academics, as well as research, covering areas such as Environment, Social, Community, and UPB Family.

Institutional structure

Institutional structure

Meet the professionals who are part of our institution
Meet the professionals who are part of our institution
Directory

The UPB was founded by Bolivian entrepreneurs with a forward-looking vision who sought to improve higher education in the country. Its goal was to train qualified professionals and promote entrepreneurship and innovation in Bolivia.

International advisory council
University governance

We have a solid structure of executive bodies that allows us to carry out effective management and provide quality education. We present to you our main stakeholders.

Teaching staff

Meet our teaching team, professionals with extensive academic experience and a proven track record in their fields. Their practical and innovative approach ensures high-quality training, aligned with market demands and the professional development of our students.

Accreditations and Rankings

Meet our teaching team, professionals with extensive academic experience and a proven track record in their fields. Their practical and innovative approach ensures high-quality training, aligned with market demands and the professional development of our students.

Resources and documents

Resources and documents

Statutes and regulations

Learn about the statutes and regulations that govern our university. In this section, you will find the rules that ensure harmonious coexistence, mutual respect, and excellence in academic and administrative performance.

Disclaimer

Learn about our privacy and data protection policies. This section explains how your information is safeguarded as well as the security measures applied on digital platforms.

THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

#1 OF BOLIVIA

TOP 10 BEST
BUSINESS SCHOOLS

IN LATIN AMERICA

#1 REPUTATION OF

EMPLOYERS

OF BOLIVIA

THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

#1 OF BOLIVIA

TOP 10 BEST
BUSINESS SCHOOLS

IN LATIN AMERICA

#1 REPUTATION OF

EMPLOYERS

OF BOLIVIA

THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

#1 OF BOLIVIA

TOP 10 BEST
BUSINESS SCHOOLS

IN LATIN AMERICA

#1 EMPLOYER REPUTATION

FROM BOLIVIA

JULIO LEÓN PRADO CAMPUS - JLP
COCHABAMBA

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR
LA PAZ

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5
Phone: +591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS


Extension of Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 (3) 50850020

Undergraduate Admissions

Prolongation Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All Rights Reserved

JULIO LEÓN PRADO CAMPUS - JLP
COCHABAMBA

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR
LA PAZ

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5
Phone: +591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS


Extension of Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 (3) 50850020

Undergraduate Admissions

Prolongation Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All Rights Reserved

JULIO LEÓN PRADO CAMPUS - JLP
COCHABAMBA

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

CAMPUS FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA - FIR
LA PAZ

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5
Phone: +591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Av. Cap. Víctor Ustáriz Km. 6.5
Phone: +591 78362269

SANTA CRUZ CAMPUS


Extension of Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 (3) 50850020

Undergraduate Admissions

Prolongation Av. Piraí between 6th and 7th ring
Phone: +591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All Rights Reserved