# Peruvian university UPC responds to student fall incident

UPC university states a student is receiving specialized care after falling from a building in Monterrico.

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The Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) issued an official statement regarding an incident involving a student at its Monterrico campus. [^1]

UPC officials stated that the situation was handled with speed and that the student is currently receiving specialized medical attention. [^2]

The Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) confirmed on 2026-08-29 that a student at its Monterrico campus fell from a building structure during the night of Saturday, August 29. [^3]

A video circulating on social media showed a student falling from the upper part of one of the university's buildings. [^4]

The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, August 29, in the evening hours. [^5]

Videos circulated on social media showing a young person located at the upper part of a building at the UPC Monterrico campus before falling from the structure. [^6]

UPC officials urged the university community to act with sensitivity, respect, and empathy while avoiding speculation or comments that could cause additional distress to the student's family. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) issued an official statement regarding an incident involving a student at its Monterrico campus. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. UPC officials stated that the situation was handled with speed and that the student is currently receiving specialized medical attention. (elcomercio.pe, News)
3. The Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) confirmed on 2026-08-29 that a student at its Monterrico campus fell from a building structure during the night of Saturday, August 29. (La República.pe, News)
4. A video circulating on social media showed a student falling from the upper part of one of the university's buildings. (elcomercio.pe, News)
5. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, August 29, in the evening hours. (elcomercio.pe, News)
6. Videos circulated on social media showing a young person located at the upper part of a building at the UPC Monterrico campus before falling from the structure. (La República.pe, News)
7. UPC officials urged the university community to act with sensitivity, respect, and empathy while avoiding speculation or comments that could cause additional distress to the student's family. (La República.pe, News)

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