The Private University of the North (original name: Universidad Privada del Norte – UPN) is a private higher education institution in Peru, with campuses in cities such as Trujillo and Chiclayo. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas including business administration, engineering, health sciences, law, education, and social sciences. UPN focuses on providing practical, career-oriented education, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and research, while preparing students to contribute to the economic and social development of northern Peru.