4 Notable alumni of National University of the Altiplano
Updated: May 22, 2026 EliteDegrees
National University of the Altiplano is ranked #8,072 in the world and #33 in Peru by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from National University of the Altiplano sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with National University of the Altiplano won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Verónika Mendoza
1980-. (aged 46)
psychologist
anthropologist
politician
Verónika Fanny Mendoza Frisch is a Peruvian-French psychologist, educator, and politician. She is the founder and current leader of the New Peru movement.
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2. Óscar Catacora
1987-2021 (aged 34)
actor
cinematographer
screenwriter
film screenwriter
film director
Óscar Catacora was a Peruvian film director, screenwriter, producer and cinematographer. He is known for writing and directing the drama films Eternity and Yana-Wara. He also produced and filmed the documentary Pakucha and wrote the historical drama The Legend of the Last Inca both directed by Tito Catacora.
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3. Susana Vilca
1959-. (aged 67)
politician
Susana Gladis Vilca Achata is a Peruvian politician and was a Congresswoman representing Puno for the 2006–2011 term. Vilca belonged to the Union for Peru party.
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4. Michael Espinoza Coila
1991-. (aged 35)
university teacher
human rights defender
lawyer
Michael Espinoza Coila is a peruvian lawyer, university professor, human rights activist and catechist, dedicating himself to Criminology and information technology (ICT). He is known for developing the principle-law-procedure of the best interests of the student and the criminological theory of piety, is also a law activist for university student.
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