Founded in 1551, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (National Major San Marcos University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education, Peru), Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 468 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Peruvian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Name | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos |
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Name | National Major San Marcos University |
Acronym | UNMSM |
Founded | 1551 |
Motto | Universidad del Perú, Decana de América University of Peru, Dean of the Americas |
Colours | Magenta, white and steel blue |
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Address | Avenida Germán Amezaga s/n Lima (population range: over 5,000,000) Lima Peru |
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T | +51 (1) 619 7000 |
F | +51 (1) 619 7000 |
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0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro) |
Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations |
Admission Rate | 0-10% |
Admission Office | Torre Tagle 170 Miraflores-Lima 01 +51 (1) 6197000 |
Student Enrollment | 40,000-44,999 |
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Academic Staff | 2,500-2,999 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
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