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Universidad Católica de Santa María

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world rank  1483

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Overview

Founded in 1961, the Universidad Católica de Santa María (Santa María Catholic University) is a private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Arequipa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Católica de Santa María (UCSM) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica de Santa María (UCSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 62-year-old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Católica de Santa María's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Católica de Santa María's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Universidad Católica de Santa María' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Universidad Católica de Santa María's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Santa María Catholic University
Acronym UCSM
Founded 1961
Motto In the professional and academic excellence
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University Location

Address Urbanización San José s/n, Umacollo
Arequipa
04013 Arequipa
Peru
Universidad Católica de Santa María's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Católica de Santa María Phone Number +51 (54) 251 210
Universidad Católica de Santa María Fax Number +51 (54) 251 213

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Católica de Santa María's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Católica de Santa María's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Católica de Santa María's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Católica de Santa María.

Universidad Católica de Santa María: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Católica de Santa María's admission information.

Universidad Católica de Santa María's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Católica de Santa María's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Católica de Santa María a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Católica de Santa María's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Católica de Santa María's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Católica de Santa María's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Católica de Santa María.

Universidad Católica de Santa María's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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Universidad Católica de Santa María's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Universidad Católica de Santa María's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Católica de Santa María is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Católica de Santa María's Entity Type Entity Type

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Universidad Católica de Santa María's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Universidad Católica de Santa María's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Universidad Católica de Santa María is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Universidad Católica de Santa María has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Católica de Santa María's main facilities:


Universidad Católica de Santa María's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Católica de Santa María's Library


Universidad Católica de Santa María's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Católica de Santa María's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Católica de Santa María's main services:


Universidad Católica de Santa María's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad Católica de Santa María's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Católica de Santa María's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad Católica de Santa María's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Católica de Santa María's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Católica de Santa María's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Católica de Santa María is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Peru


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Católica de Santa María's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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