National University of San Marcos
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Global #1079
Peru #2
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1551
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 32,399 students
- Website
- https://www.unmsm.edu.pe
About
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
Mean Citedness
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Motto
"Universidad del Perú, Decana de América"
Frequently Asked Questions
National University of San Marcos is ranked #1,079 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Peru, it holds the #2 position.
National University of San Marcos was founded in 1551, making it 475 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Peru.
National University of San Marcos has a student body of approximately 32,399 students.
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.