Los Andes Peruvian University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6587 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #422 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #21 of 136 | In Peru |
| #1 of 6 | In Huancayo |
| #3957 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- upla.edu.pe
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 45%*
* Los Andes Peruvian University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | April to December (April - July; September-December) |
Research profile
Los Andes Peruvian University has published 516 scientific papers with 1,225 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Pathology, Computer Science, Sociology, and Law.
Los Andes Peruvian University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 |
| 2011 | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 | 3 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 | 14 |
| 2014 | 2 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 | 17 |
| 2018 | 7 | 20 |
| 2019 | 18 | 23 |
| 2020 | 82 | 43 |
| 2021 | 71 | 94 |
| 2022 | 90 | 117 |
| 2023 | 113 | 301 |
| 2024 | 61 | 301 |
| 2025 | 30 | 278 |
Programs and Degrees
| Bachiller | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Architecture, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Constitutional Law, Dentistry, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Law, Medical Technology, Medicine, Modern Languages, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Optometry, Pharmacy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Maestría | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Educational Administration, Epidemiology, Finance, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Higher Education, Law, Public Health |
| Doctorado | Education, Health Sciences, Law |
Notable alumni
-
Inés Melchor
- Occupations
- marathon runnerathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Inés Melchor is a Peruvian long-distance runner. She competed in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, placing 25th with a time of 2:28:54. In September 2014 she placed 8th at the Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:26.48, new Peruvian national record and the South America area record. Melchor also holds Peruvian records for the 5000 and 10,000 metres on the track.
Los Andes Peruvian University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Administration and Accountancy | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education and Human Sciences | Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Biochemistry, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Optometry, Pharmacy, Psychology, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Law, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | UPLA Universidad Peruana Los Andes |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Accreditation | Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria (SUNEDU) |
| Motto | Hacia la Excelencia Académica Towards academic excellency |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Av. Giráldez N°230 Huancayo, Junín Peru |
|---|---|
| City population | 378,000 |