Academic Index Last updated: May 22, 2026

15 Best Universities in Peru for Psychology

Focusing specifically on Psychology, our data science engine identified the 15 most influential universities in Peru. Based on 15.7K scholarly articles and 219.2K peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Psychology. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Lima

Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University

For Psychology

#44 in Latin America #1344 in the World

50% Acceptance

16,000 Enrollment

1961 Founded

2

Lima

National Major San Marcos University

For Psychology

#85 in Latin America #2055 in the World

10% Acceptance

32,399 Enrollment

1551 Founded

3

Lima

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

For Psychology

#94 in Latin America #2172 in the World

17% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1917 Founded

4

Lima

Peruvian University of Applied Sciences

For Psychology

#155 in Latin America #3165 in the World

60% Acceptance

55,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

5

Trujillo

Cesar Vallejo University

For Psychology

#175 in Latin America #3406 in the World

37% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1991 Founded

6

Lima

University of San Martin de Porres

For Psychology

#184 in Latin America #3578 in the World

41% Acceptance

55,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

7

La Molina

Saint Ignatius of Loyola University

For Psychology

#186 in Latin America #3594 in the World

60% Acceptance

55,000 Enrollment

1995 Founded

8

Lima

University of Lima

For Psychology

#243 in Latin America #4284 in the World

50% Acceptance

6,600 Enrollment

1962 Founded

9

Lima

Scientific University of the South

For Psychology

#251 in Latin America #4326 in the World

28% Acceptance

16,000 Enrollment

1998 Founded

10

Trujillo

Private University of the North

For Psychology

#283 in Latin America #4829 in the World

60% Acceptance

6,600 Enrollment

1994 Founded

11

Lima

University of the Pacific – Peru

For Psychology

#304 in Latin America #5064 in the World

9% Acceptance

6,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

12

San Miguel

Federico Villarreal National University

For Psychology

#311 in Latin America #5181 in the World

43% Acceptance

32,399 Enrollment

1963 Founded

13

Piura

University of Piura

For Psychology

#338 in Latin America #5497 in the World

19% Acceptance

6,600 Enrollment

1968 Founded

14

Lima

ESAN University

For Psychology

#339 in Latin America #5498 in the World

23% Acceptance

6,000 Enrollment

2003 Founded

15

Chorrillos

Saint John the Baptist Private University

For Psychology

#358 in Latin America #5758 in the World

49% Acceptance

16,000 Enrollment

1997 Founded