On June 23, 1987 a Complementary Law Nº 24697 Civil Engineering was added to the program of studies.

Some of the original faculties have been upgraded, in accordance with technological and social requirements and in keeping with current innovations in tertiary education.

In 1973 in Junín Region - Concepción, with the cooperation of Federal Republic of Germany, a milk plant was created.

Today it is called The Milk Plant of Mantaro - PLEMSA and is part of Los Andes Peruvian University.

Many of UPLA's alumni have had considerable success in scientific research, public service, education, and business.