The National University of San Marcos is the most important and respected higher-education institution in Peru. It consistently ranks among the top two universities in the country. Its main campus, the University City, is located in Lima. It was chartered on May 12, 1551, by a royal decree signed by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, which makes it the oldest officially established university in the Americas and, as such, one of the oldest universities in the world.
Universidad ESAN is a developmental private university that was founded in 1963 in the country of Peru. The University has an extensive list of former students who have become great people in the country and region.
Universidad Continental is devoted to offering quality education to everyone from all works of life. The Universidad Continental is favoured by many exceptional individuals who show academics dynamism and have a knack for research and innovation.
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is a private university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 with the support and approval of the Catholic Church, being the oldest private institution of higher learning in the country.
Universidad del Pacifico is a private university in the Jesús María District of Lima, Peru. It was established in 1962 by a group of Peruvian entrepreneurs supported by the Society of Jesus.
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) is a private nonprofit university and is overseen by a board of trustees. It was named after Cayetano Heredia who was one of the prominent Peruvian physicians of the 19th century.
The University of Huánuco is a private university located in the city of Huanuco,Peru . It was founded in 1984, initially with the name of "Universidad Privada Víctor Andrés Belaúnde", changing its name five years later as "Universidad Privada de Huánuco.
The National University of Saint Anthony the Abad in Cuzco, also known as Saint Anthony University of Cusco or University of Cusco, is a public university in Cusco, Peru and one of the oldest in the country. Its foundation was first proposed on March 1, 1692, at the urging and support of Pope Innocent XII.
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos is a university in Peru which was the first university to be established in the entire Americas' region in the year 1551. The university has been in operation for just under 500 years and has a good track record of developing students.