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Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

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world rank  2615

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Overview

Founded in 1961, the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 62-year-old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Peruvian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPCH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University
Acronym UPCH
Founded 1961
Motto Spiritus ubi Vult Spirat
The spirit spreads wherever it wants
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address San Martín de Porres 31
Lima
Lima
Peru
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Phone Number +51 (1) 319 0000
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Fax Number +51 (1) 482 3435

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's admission information.

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Honorio Delgado 430, San Martin de Porres
Lima
(1) 319 0000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's main facilities:


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Library


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's main services:


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Peru

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

25/07/2016


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Consorcio de Universidades
  • Red Peruana de Universidades (RPU)
  • Asamblea Nacional de Rectores de Peru (ANR)
  • Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI)
  • Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo (CINDA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's Facebook page Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's YouTube channel Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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