Overview
Cayetano Heredia University (UPCH) is the premier private research university in Peru specializing in medicine and the sciences. Founded in 1961, it is world-renowned for its research in tropical medicine, high-altitude biology, and public health. UPCH is the primary engine for scientific discovery in Peru.
University Name
| Field | Value |
| University Name |
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia |
| University Name Normalized |
universidad peruana cayetano heredia |
Profile
| Field | Value |
| Institution name |
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH) |
| Location |
Peru |
| Region |
Americas |
| Size |
Medium |
| Focus |
Focused |
| Research |
Very High |
| Status |
Private |
Academic reputation
| Field | Value |
| Score |
9.5 |
| Rank |
601+ |
Employer reputation
| Field | Value |
| Score |
8.5 |
| Rank |
601+ |
Faculty/student
| Field | Value |
| Score |
45.5 |
| Rank |
340 |
Citations per faculty
| Field | Value |
| Score |
2.2 |
| Rank |
701+ |
International faculty
| Field | Value |
| Score |
1.8 |
| Rank |
701+ |
International students
| Field | Value |
| Score |
1.4 |
| Rank |
701+ |
International research network
| Field | Value |
| Score |
28.9 |
| Rank |
701+ |
Employment outcomes
| Field | Value |
| Score |
3.8 |
| Rank |
701+ |
Sustainability
| Field | Value |
| Score |
9.8 |
| Rank |
672= |