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Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

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world rank  700

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Overview

Founded in 1551, the 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 large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 472-year-old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Peruvian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNMSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) 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
Mascot Lion
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Avenida Germán Amezaga 375
Lima
Lima
Peru
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Phone Number +51 (1) 619 7000
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Fax Number +51 (1) 619 7000

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's admission information.

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Admission Office Admission Office

Torre Tagle 170
Miraflores-Lima 01
(1) 6197000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos.

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's main facilities:


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Library


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's main services:


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Peru


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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