Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2165 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #129 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #3 of 136 | In Peru |
| #3 of 43 | In Lima |
| #243 of 2,198 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Enrollment
- 16,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.cayetano.edu.pe
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 16,000 |
| Full time employee | 2,500 |
| Student:staff ratio | 6:1 |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University has published 14,541 scientific papers with 318,420 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Pathology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Genetics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Sociology.
Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 50 | 298 |
| 1994 | 51 | 379 |
| 1995 | 42 | 385 |
| 1996 | 44 | 382 |
| 1997 | 57 | 473 |
| 1998 | 57 | 457 |
| 1999 | 58 | 622 |
| 2000 | 62 | 738 |
| 2001 | 79 | 877 |
| 2002 | 107 | 1046 |
| 2003 | 122 | 1468 |
| 2004 | 108 | 1483 |
| 2005 | 158 | 1994 |
| 2006 | 208 | 2528 |
| 2007 | 243 | 3135 |
| 2008 | 267 | 3601 |
| 2009 | 271 | 4653 |
| 2010 | 335 | 5849 |
| 2011 | 446 | 6566 |
| 2012 | 605 | 8411 |
| 2013 | 866 | 9169 |
| 2014 | 1028 | 10489 |
| 2015 | 799 | 11300 |
| 2016 | 601 | 12205 |
| 2017 | 666 | 14719 |
| 2018 | 679 | 16449 |
| 2019 | 744 | 18908 |
| 2020 | 1043 | 25535 |
| 2021 | 1050 | 29842 |
| 2022 | 924 | 30216 |
| 2023 | 952 | 32555 |
| 2024 | 887 | 31895 |
| 2025 | 710 | 29480 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| Medicine | USD 12,000 |
| Dentistry | USD 10,000 |
| Pharmacy | USD 8,000 |
| Nursing | USD 6,000 |
| Psychology | USD 5,000 |
| Law | USD 4,000 |
Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | No | No |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable alumni
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Patricia García Funegra
- Occupations
- physicianresearcherdocent
- Biography
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Patricia Jannet García Funegra is a Peruvian professor of public and global health at Cayetano Heredia University. She originally trained as a clinician before focusing on research and public health. Her work also focuses on reproductive health, sexually transmitted diseases, and medical informatics. In 2016-17 García was the Minister of Health of Peru. She was the first Peruvian to be elected to the US National Academy of Medicine in 2016.
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Ernesto Bustamante
- Occupations
- biologistpolitician
- Biography
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Ernesto Bustamante is a scientist known for his expertise and contributions to the field of molecular biology. He is currently also a politician and member of the Parliament of Peru.
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Javier Mariátegui
- Occupations
- psychiatrist
- Biography
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Javier Mariátegui Chiappe was a renowned Peruvian intellectual and psychiatrist. He was the last of the children of José Carlos Mariátegui and Anna Chiappe. Studied at the University of San Marcos where he also started teaching; he was also a founder of Cayetano Heredia University. He was also the founding director of the National Institute of Mental Health “Honorio Delgado - Hideyo Noguchi”. He died in Lima.
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Zulema Tomás
- Occupations
- anesthesiologistpolitician
- Biography
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Elizabeth Zulema Tomás Gonzales is a Peruvian cardiovascular anaesthesiologist. She served as the country's Minister of Health from 7 January to 15 November 2019.
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Carlos Bustamante
- Occupations
- university teacherbiophysicistmolecular biologistchemistbiochemist
- Biography
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Carlos José Bustamante is a Peruvian-American scientist. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Ariela Luna
- Years
- 1958-.. (age 68)
- Enrolled in Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University
- Graduated with master's degree in public health
- Occupations
- university teacherphysicianpolitician
- Biography
-
Ariela María de los Milagros Luna Florez is a Peruvian physician and anthropologist. She was her country's Minister of Development and Social Inclusion (MIDIS) from 29 October 2019 to 15 July 2020, during the government of Martín Vizcarra.
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Maria Freire
- Born in
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Peru - Enrolled in Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Biography
-
Maria C. Freire is a Peruvian-American biophysicist who was the president and executive director of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health from 2012-2021. She also is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine and Council on Foreign Relations. Freire works in global health, technology commercialization and intellectual property management, focusing on the discovery, development and access to medical interventions.
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Carlos Vallejos Sologuren
- Occupations
- researcherphysician
- Biography
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Carlos Santiago Vallejos Sologuren is a Peruvian physician and politician. He is a member of Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana. He was the Minister of Health between 2006 and 2007.
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S. Patricia Becerra
- Born in
- Peru
- Occupations
- biochemistresearcher
- Biography
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Sofia Patricia Becerra is a biochemist specializing in the retina. She researches protein structure and function in relation to drug development for combating blindness. Becerra is a senior investigator at the National Eye Institute.
General information
| Alternative names | UPCH Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Motto | Spiritus ubi Vult Spirat The spirit spreads wherever it wants |
Location and contacts
| Address | Lima Peru |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,944,000 |
| Phone | +51 (1) 319 0000 |
| Fax | +51 (1) 482 3435 |