# Universidad César Vallejo academic contest in La Libertad

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/universidad-csar-vallejo-academic-contest-in-la-libertad
> Updated: 2026-08-27T00:14:09.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Universidad César Vallejo (UCV) Trujillo campus has resumed its ‘El Estudiante del Año 2026’ academic competition after an eight-year hiatus. The initiative, proposed by founder Dr. César Acuña Peralta, involves more than 26,000 fifth-grade secondary students from 501 public and private institutions across the La Libertad region. The contest is designed to recognize academic excellence and promote critical thinking, leadership, and research through a three-stage evaluation process.

As the competition progressed, approximately 2,870 students from five highland provinces in La Libertad participated. The highest level of engagement occurred in Sánchez Carrión, with roughly 1,200 students, followed by Otuzco, Santiago de Chuco, Gran Chimú, and Julcán. During an event in Huamachuco, UCV Trujillo General Director Gisell Prado Álvarez also announced the establishment of a new admissions office in the city to improve local access to university information and services.

## Claims

- The Universidad César Vallejo organized the 'El Estudiante del Año 2026' academic contest. (single source)
- Approximately 2,870 students participated in the academic contest across five provinces. (single source)
- The highest level of participation occurred in the Sánchez Carrión province. (single source)
- A new Universidad César Vallejo admissions office was opened in Huamachuco. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Universidad César Vallejo hosts academic contest for 2,870 students

Nearly 2,870 students from five provinces in La Libertad, Peru, participated in the Universidad César Vallejo 'El Estudiante del Año 2026' academic competition.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-csar-vallejo-hosts-academic-contest-for-2870-students

### 2026-08-17: Universidad César Vallejo resumes academic contest for La Libertad students

Universidad César Vallejo resumes its ‘El Estudiante del Año 2026’ competition in La Libertad, involving over 26,000 secondary students in a three-stage academic contest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-csar-vallejo-resumes-academic-contest-for-la-libertad-students

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