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Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
(UPCH)
About
Cayetano Heredia University is a private nonprofit university located in Lima, Peru. It was named in honor of Cayetano Heredia, one of the eminent Peruvian physicians of the 19th century. The university is overseen by a board of trustees (patronato) and is not owned by any private or state entity. It is considered one of the top medical schools in Peru, along the Faculty of Medicine "San Fernando"...
Cayetano Heredia University is a private nonprofit university located in Lima, Peru. It was named in honor of Cayetano Heredia, one of the eminent Peruvian physicians of the 19th century. The university is overseen by a board of trustees (patronato) and is not owned by any private or state entity. It is considered one of the top medical schools in Peru, along the Faculty of Medicine "San Fernando" of National University of San Marcos, and is currently one of the major producers and publishers of scientific research in the country.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 714 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 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
- 8,598
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 67 : 33
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 51 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =193 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =325 | 46.7 | 2026 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | =196 | 63.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
THE
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia?
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =714.
When was Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia founded?
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia was founded in 1961.
What are the top subjects at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia?
Top subjects at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia include: Infectious Diseases, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Public Health.
Where is Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia located?
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia is located in Lima, Peru.