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National University of San Marcos
(UNMSM)
About
The National University of San Marcos is a public research university located in Lima, the capital of Peru. In the Americas, it is the first officially established and the oldest continuously operating university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 951 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 15 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 42,959
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | =389 | 61.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-620 | - | 2024 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =669 | 26.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of National University of San Marcos?
National University of San Marcos's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,821.
When was National University of San Marcos founded?
National University of San Marcos was founded in 1551.
What are the top subjects at National University of San Marcos?
Top subjects at National University of San Marcos include: Anthropology, Archaeology, Philosophy, Education & Training, Law & Legal Studies.
Where is National University of San Marcos located?
National University of San Marcos is located in Lima, Peru.