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" of National University of San Marcos, and is currently one of the major producers and publishers of scientific research in the country.
Ranked Top 714 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
QS
THE
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | =196 | 63.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
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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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |