National Major San Marcos University: Statistics

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# 2 of 136 In Peru
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Acceptance rate

10%

Enrollment

32,399

Languages

Spanish

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate10%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate and entrance examination
Academic CalendarApril to December (April - July; September-December)
Enrollment32,399

We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for National Major San Marcos University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at National Major San Marcos University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

National Major San Marcos University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up National Major San Marcos University.

Faculty : Accountancy

Accountancy

Faculty : Administration

Administration International Business Tourism

Faculty : Arts and Humanities

Art Education Arts and Humanities Communication Studies Information Sciences Library Science Linguistics Literature Philosophy

Faculty : Biological Sciences

Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology Genetics Microbiology Parasitology

Faculty : Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Agricultural Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Industrial Engineering

Faculty : Dentistry

Dentistry

Faculty : Economics

Economics

Faculty : Education

Education Physical Education Primary Education Secondary Education

Faculty : Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Telecommunications Engineering

Faculty : Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Geography

Geography Geology Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering

Faculty : Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Faculty : Law and Political Science

Law Political Sciences

Faculty : Mathematics

Computer Science Mathematics Operations Research Statistics

Faculty : Medicine

Anatomy Laboratory Techniques Medical Technology Medicine Nursing Nutrition Obstetrics and Gynaecology Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Radiology Rehabilitation and Therapy

Faculty : Pharmacy and Biochemistry

Biochemistry Food Science Pharmacy Toxicology

Faculty : Physics

Physics

Faculty : Psychology

Psychology

Faculty : Social Sciences

Anthropology Archaeology Geography History Social Sciences Social Work Sociology

Faculty : Systems and Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering Systems Analysis

Faculty : Veterinary Science

Veterinary Science

Research Division : Rural Andine History

Anthropology Archaeology Fine Arts History

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Major San Marcos University.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Bachiller

Accountancy Administration Agricultural Engineering Anatomy Anthropology Archaeology Art Education Arts and Humanities Biochemistry Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Engineering Computer Science Dentistry Economics Education Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Fine Arts Food Science Genetics Geography Geology History Industrial Engineering Information Sciences International Business Laboratory Techniques Law Library Science Linguistics Literature Mathematics Medical Technology Medicine Metallurgical Engineering Microbiology Mining Engineering Nursing Nutrition Obstetrics and Gynaecology Occupational Therapy Operations Research Parasitology Pharmacy Philosophy Physical Education Physical Therapy Physics Political Sciences Primary Education Psychology Radiology Rehabilitation and Therapy Secondary Education Social Sciences Social Work Sociology Statistics Systems Analysis Telecommunications Engineering Tourism Toxicology Veterinary Science

Maestría

Accountancy Administration Anthropology Applied Mathematics Archaeology Art History Banking Biotechnology Business Administration Chemical Engineering Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Engineering Cultural Studies Ecology Economics Engineering Environmental Studies Finance Food Science Health Sciences History Human Resources Hydraulic Engineering Industrial Engineering Information Technology International Business Library Science Linguistics Literature Marketing Mathematics Metallurgical Engineering Microbiology Mining Engineering Modern Languages Molecular Biology Nutrition Occupational Health Pharmacology Pharmacy Psychology Public Administration Public Health Social and Community Services Social Welfare Sociology Software Engineering Toxicology Tropical Agriculture Veterinary Science Zoology

Doctorado

Accountancy Administration Biology Chemistry Economics Environmental Studies Law Political Sciences Social Sciences

Research profile

National Major San Marcos University is a world-class research university with 27,698 scientific papers published and 137,413 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Genetics, and Ecology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
20,121 / 70,776
Philosophy
17,181 / 38,657
Biology
8,842 / 94,483
Environmental Science
8,542 / 75,835
Medicine
7,407 / 65,781
Political Science
6,834 / 23,950
Geography and Cartography
5,170 / 39,907
Chemistry
4,159 / 47,688
Genetics
3,610 / 41,994
Ecology
3,467 / 53,371
Geology
3,428 / 41,353
Pathology
3,216 / 35,601
Engineering
3,146 / 30,686
Computer Science
2,970 / 28,607
Sociology
2,802 / 24,434
Biochemistry
2,710 / 35,472
Paleontology
2,707 / 36,375
Physics
2,658 / 27,375
Psychology
2,250 / 24,016
Law
2,215 / 16,740
Botany
2,206 / 25,137
Immunology
1,779 / 25,645
Mathematics
1,664 / 13,959
Organic chemistry
1,650 / 18,595
Zoology
1,645 / 34,445
History
1,616 / 13,828
Quantum and Particle physics
1,432 / 14,482
Archaeology
1,374 / 12,459
Statistics
1,337 / 12,769
Public Health
1,312 / 19,095
Surgery
1,284 / 11,980
Demography
1,260 / 17,285
Psychiatry
1,234 / 16,075
Virology
1,224 / 13,524
Business
1,188 / 7,964
Materials Science
1,161 / 12,376
Obstetrics and Gynecology
1,113 / 3,537
Economics
1,034 / 8,433
Linguistics
862 / 9,175
Microbiology
819 / 8,845

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

100 Notable alumni

Pedro Zulen

1. Pedro Zulen

1889-1925 (aged 36)
librarian philosopher writer
Pedro Salvino Zulen Aymar was a Peruvian philosopher and librarian of Chinese descent, who dedicated the most part of his short life to the fight for decentralised politics and the defense of indigenous rights.
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Armando Robles Godoy

2. Armando Robles Godoy

1923-2010 (aged 87)
writer film director journalist screenwriter
Armando Robles Godoy was a Peruvian film director. He was son of the Peruvian composer Daniel Alomía Robles and Carmela Godoy. His 1967 film En la selva no hay estrellas won the Golden Prize at the 5th Moscow International Film Festival in 1967. In 1971 he was a member of the jury at the 7th Moscow International Film Festival. Director...
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Melchor de Talamantes

3. Melchor de Talamantes

1765-1809 (aged 44)
priest
Melchor de Talamantes, was a Mercedarian friar and priest, a political liberal, and a leader in Mexico's movement for independence from Spain.
Flor Pablo

4. Flor Pablo

1974-. (aged 52)
educator politician
Flor Aideé Pablo Medina is a Peruvian teacher, educator, and politician. She is currently a member of Congress since 2021. A former member of the Purple Party, she ran as Julio Guzmán's running-mate in the 2021 general election.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UNMSMUniversidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Founded 1551
Motto Universidad del Perú, Decana de América
Colors magenta, white, steel blue
Academic calendar April to December (April - July; September-December)
Address Calle Germán Amézaga s/n, Edificio Jorge Basadre Ciudad Universitaria Lima, Lima, 1 Peru
City Population 9,944,000
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