National University of San Marcos
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About National University of San Marcos
According to Wikipedia, The National University of San Marcos is a public research university located in Lima, the capital of Peru. It is considered the most important, recognized and representative educational institution at the national level. At the continental level, it is the first officially established and the oldest continuously operating university in the Americas, which is why it appears in official documents and publications as "University of Peru, Dean University of the Americas".
What Is National University of San Marcos Known For?
National University of San Marcos is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Political Science
- Education
- Religious Studies
- Law
- Communications
- Literature
- Medical
- Philosophy
- Biology
- History
- Engineering
- Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Economics
- Earth Sciences
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
National University of San Marcos's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much National University of San Marcos's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
National University of San Marcos ranks #203 worldwide for influence in Business.
National University of San Marcos ranks #160 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
National University of San Marcos ranks #202 worldwide for influence in Education.
National University of San Marcos ranks #99 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
National University of San Marcos ranks #185 worldwide for influence in Law.
National University of San Marcos ranks #287 worldwide for influence in Communications.
National University of San Marcos ranks #307 worldwide for influence in Literature.
National University of San Marcos ranks #292 worldwide for influence in Medical.
National University of San Marcos ranks #302 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
National University of San Marcos ranks #346 worldwide for influence in Biology.
National University of San Marcos ranks #297 worldwide for influence in History.
National University of San Marcos ranks #738 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
National University of San Marcos ranks #252 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
National University of San Marcos ranks #124 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
National University of San Marcos ranks #611 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
National University of San Marcos ranks #520 worldwide for influence in Physics.
National University of San Marcos ranks #215 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
National University of San Marcos ranks #510 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
National University of San Marcos ranks #895 worldwide for influence in Economics.
National University of San Marcos ranks #449 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
National University of San Marcos ranks #1847 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
National University of San Marcos ranks #915 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
National University of San Marcos ranks #1352 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesNational University of San Marcos ranks #1265 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are National University of San Marcos's Most Influential Alumni?
National University of San Marcos's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Anthropology, and Political Science. Here are some of National University of San Marcos's most famous alumni:
- Gustavo Gutiérrez
- A Peruvian theologian.
- Bernardo O'Higgins
- A Chilean independence leader .
- Mario Vargas Llosa
- A Peruvian novelist and writer.
- César Vallejo
- A Peruvian writer.
- Alan García
- A Peruvian politician.
- Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra
- A Spanish naval officer .
- Rodolfo Cerrón Palomino
- A Peruvian linguist.
- Vladimiro Montesinos
- A Former Head of Peruvian Intelligence Service.
- Ruth Shady
- A Peruvian anthropologist.
- Aníbal Torres
- A Prime Minister of Peru in 2022.
- Numa Pompilio Llona
- An Ecuadorian poet.
- Aníbal Quijano
- A Peruvian sociologist .
Who Are National University of San Marcos's Most Influential Faculty?
National University of San Marcos's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Religious Studies, Anthropology, and Political Science. Here are some of National University of San Marcos's most famous faculty:
