National University of San Marcos

🇵🇪 Peru 4-Year University

Global #1079 Peru #2

Campus of National University of San Marcos

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Institution Info

Founded: 1551
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 32,399 students
Website: https://www.unmsm.edu.pe

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National University of San Marcos is a higher education institution in Peru, founded in 1551. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is one of the top 3 universities in Peru. The university has approximately 32K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1759 · Ranked	23,02
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1079 · Ranked	75,73

Research Output via OpenAlex

151

h-index

279,705

Citations

41,786

Publications

5,840

i10-index

0,63

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Motto

"Universidad del Perú, Decana de América"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National University of San Marcos's global ranking?

National University of San Marcos is ranked #1,079 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Peru, it holds the #2 position.

When was National University of San Marcos founded?

National University of San Marcos was founded in 1551, making it 475 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Peru.

How many students attend National University of San Marcos?

National University of San Marcos has a student body of approximately 32,399 students.

What is National University of San Marcos's research output?

National University of San Marcos has produced 41,786 research publications with 279,705 total citations and an h-index of 151, according to OpenAlex data.