<h1><span>ABOUT US</span> WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION <br> WITH U.S. STANDARDS</h1>

ABOUT US WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION
WITH U.S. STANDARDS

OUR VISION

Design and deliver rigorous 100% online career-focused education aligned with market needs, preparing students for success in the global economy.

OUR MISSION

To be the global American university that expands access to high-quality professional opportunities in the digital economy, removing geographic barriers and promoting international professional mobility.

OUR

LEADERSHIP

DIONISIO ROMERO PAOLETTI

PRESIDENT

“EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND BUILD A MORE PROSPEROUS NATION”

Dionisio Romero Paoletti is a prominent Peruvian businessman and former President of Grupo Romero, one of the most influential and diversified business conglomerates in Peru, with over 130 years of experience in finance, industry, infrastructure, logistics, and consumer goods sectors. He led the group for more than a decade, driving its modernization, strengthening corporate governance, and regional expansion. Educated at Brown University and Stanford University, he combines a global vision with long-term strategic leadership. Through DRU, he projects his commitment to expanding opportunities and positioning Latin American talent internationally. His vision is to democratize access to American-standard higher education by eliminating geographic barriers for the professionals of tomorrow.

Luciano Velazco

CEO & CO-FOUNDER – DRU

Educational entrepreneur and expert in international expansion. He is a leader in digital education, leading DRU’s global strategy and programs with the digital economy. He integrates technology and innovation with a human focus, creating...

Carla Olivieri

PROVOST

Educational innovator and out-of-the-box leader. Carla Olivieri has experience in executive leadership and educational innovation. She holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Education, and a master’s degree in Educational Management and Marketing. With three...

OUR INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BELIEFS

A)

PURPOSE-DRIVEN ACCESS TO EDUCATION

We believe that access to higher education is only valuable if it creates real and sustainable professional opportunities.

  • Commitment to student success and persistence
  • Inclusive education with clear academic expectations
B)

RESPONSIBLE ACADEMIC RIGOR

We maintain high and transparent academic standards to promote meaningful learning and professional judgment.

  • Fair assessment based on outcomes.
  • Learning designed for informed decision-making.
C)

LEARNING CONNECTED TO THE REAL WORLD

We promote education closely linked to current economic, organizational, and social challenges.

  • Integration of real cases and applied learning.
  • Curriculum informed by current professional contexts.
D)

STUDENT AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY

We prepare students to take ownership of their learning and actively manage their professional development.

  • Encouragement of self-directed and mature learning.
  • Emphasis on lifelong learning skills.
E)

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

We act with intellectual honesty and transparency, modeling responsible professional conduct.

  • Zero tolerance for academic fraud.
  • Alignment between institutional values and daily practice.
F)

PURPOSEFUL EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

We adopt technology and innovation only when they improve learning quality, not as a passing trend.

  • Ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and digital tools.
  • Continuous improvement of teaching practices.
G)

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE AND CULTURAL RESPECT

We value diversity and prepare our students for multicultural professional environments.

  • Global mindset and intercultural awareness.
  • Development of transferable and globally relevant skills.
A)

PURPOSE-DRIVEN ACCESS TO EDUCATION

We believe that access to higher education is only valuable if it creates real and sustainable professional opportunities.

  • Commitment to student success and persistence
  • Inclusive education with clear academic expectations
B)

RESPONSIBLE ACADEMIC RIGOR

We maintain high and transparent academic standards to promote meaningful learning and professional judgment.

  • Fair assessment based on outcomes.
  • Learning designed for informed decision-making.
C)

LEARNING CONNECTED TO THE REAL WORLD

We promote education closely linked to current economic, organizational, and social challenges.

  • Integration of real cases and applied learning.
  • Curriculum informed by current professional contexts.
D)

STUDENT AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY

We prepare students to take ownership of their learning and actively manage their professional development.

  • Encouragement of self-directed and mature learning.
  • Emphasis on lifelong learning skills.
E)

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

We act with intellectual honesty and transparency, modeling responsible professional conduct.

  • Zero tolerance for academic fraud.
  • Alignment between institutional values and daily practice.
F)

PURPOSEFUL EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

We adopt technology and innovation only when they improve learning quality, not as a passing trend.

  • Ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and digital tools.
  • Continuous improvement of teaching practices.
G)

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE AND CULTURAL RESPECT

We value diversity and prepare our students for multicultural professional environments.

  • Global mindset and intercultural awareness.
  • Development of transferable and globally relevant skills.

LET'S CONNECT! TOWARD YOUR FUTURE

Professionals who believe in the power of education to change lives.

TOWARD YOUR FUTURE