Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2165 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 129 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 3 of 136 | In Peru |
| # 243 of 2,078 | For Veterinary |
| Top 1-3 | For 8 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
50%
Enrollment
16,000
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 16,000 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Cayetano Heredia Peruvian 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 Cayetano Heredia Peruvian 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.
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 Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Research profile
Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University has published 14,541 scientific papers with 318,420 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Pathology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Genetics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Medicine |
10,199
/ 281,314
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
8,258
/ 172,311
|
| Biology |
8,021
/ 234,585
|
| Pathology |
5,992
/ 177,938
|
| Philosophy |
4,745
/ 43,270
|
| Environmental Science |
4,582
/ 133,155
|
| Genetics |
4,229
/ 143,068
|
| Chemistry |
3,862
/ 128,210
|
| Psychology |
3,225
/ 94,721
|
| Sociology |
3,124
/ 114,985
|
| Immunology |
3,100
/ 93,124
|
| Biochemistry |
3,088
/ 109,460
|
| Public Health |
2,985
/ 124,036
|
| Political Science |
2,950
/ 77,550
|
| Computer Science |
2,682
/ 90,384
|
| Psychiatry |
2,531
/ 81,352
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,471
/ 68,438
|
| Demography |
2,383
/ 94,561
|
| Surgery |
2,296
/ 52,505
|
| Law |
2,289
/ 70,414
|
| Virology |
2,260
/ 67,989
|
| Engineering |
2,145
/ 63,510
|
| Ecology |
2,076
/ 72,834
|
| Geology |
1,996
/ 60,071
|
| Mathematics |
1,955
/ 49,532
|
| Statistics |
1,867
/ 48,947
|
| Physics |
1,782
/ 53,324
|
| Paleontology |
1,631
/ 41,067
|
| Nursing |
1,534
/ 50,638
|
| Family medicine |
1,345
/ 29,879
|
| Economics |
1,298
/ 45,765
|
| Microbiology |
1,265
/ 46,652
|
| Development Studies |
1,179
/ 43,405
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,176
/ 32,543
|
| Obstetrics and Gynecology |
1,139
/ 12,794
|
| Radiology |
1,090
/ 20,779
|
| Pediatrics |
1,039
/ 36,224
|
| Zoology |
1,032
/ 33,616
|
| History |
1,009
/ 28,548
|
| Linguistics |
941
/ 26,557
|
Annual publication & citation counts
9 Notable alumni
1. Javier Mariátegui
1928-2008 (aged 80)
psychiatrist
Javier Mariátegui Chiappe was a renowned Peruvian intellectual and psychiatrist. He was the last of the children of José Carlos Mariátegui and Anna Chiappe. Studied at the University of San Marcos where he also started teaching; he was also a founder of Cayetano Heredia University. He was also the founding director of the National Institute of Mental Health “Honorio Delgado...
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2. Carlos Bustamante
1951-. (aged 75)
university teacher
biophysicist
molecular biologist
chemist
biochemist
Carlos José Bustamante is a Peruvian-American scientist. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
3. Ariela Luna
1958-. (aged 68)
university teacher
physician
politician
Ariela MarÃa de los Milagros Luna Florez is a Peruvian physician and anthropologist. She was her country's Minister of Development and Social Inclusion (MIDIS) from 29 October 2019 to 15 July 2020, during the government of MartÃn Vizcarra.
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4. Maria Freire
2012-2021 (aged 9)
Maria C. Freire is a Peruvian-American biophysicist who was the president and executive director of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health from 2012-2021. She also is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and Council on Foreign Relations. Freire works in global health, technology commercialization and intellectual property management, focusing on the discovery, development and access...
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All 9 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UPCHUniversidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Founded
1961
Motto
Spiritus ubi Vult SpiratThe spirit spreads wherever it wants
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