Academic Index Last updated: May 22, 2026

6 Best Universities in Lima

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 6 elite institutions across Lima to determine true academic prominence. The algorithmic evaluation processed 71.5K scholarly outputs and 655.6K peer-reviewed citations, mapping the region's total research impact.

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1

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

#1 in Peru #40 in Latin America

17% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1917 Founded

2

National Major San Marcos University

#2 in Peru #42 in Latin America

10% Acceptance

32,399 Enrollment

1551 Founded

3

Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University

#3 in Peru #129 in Latin America

50% Acceptance

16,000 Enrollment

1961 Founded

4

National University of Engineering, Peru

#9 in Peru #180 in Latin America

8% Acceptance

12,345 Enrollment

1876 Founded

5

University of the Pacific – Peru

#11 in Peru #207 in Latin America

9% Acceptance

6,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

6

ESAN University

#12 in Peru #237 in Latin America

23% Acceptance

6,000 Enrollment

2003 Founded