Field · Health Professions · Peru
Health Professions research in Peru
National University of San Marcos ranks first in Peru for Health Professions research in 2022–2025 (#772 worldwide), followed by Universidad César Vallejo and Peruvian University of Applied Sciences.
- Peru's world rank
- #59 of 108 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.9k
- Top-10% rate
- 5.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 10
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Health Professions in Peru?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National University of San MarcosLima | #772 | 12.1 | 4.0% | 285 |
| 2 | Universidad César VallejoLima | #803 | 11.6 | 7.3% | 282 |
| 3 | Peruvian University of Applied SciencesLima | #990 | 8.8 | 7.6% | 73 |
| 4 | Universidad Científica del SurLima | #1,235 | 5.9 | 6.5% | 108 |
| 5 | Universidad Peruana Cayetano HerediaLima | #1,376 | 4.5 | 5.3% | 146 |
| 6 | Universidad Peruana UniónLima | #1,587 | 2.6 | 11.3% | 104 |
| 7 | Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerúLima | #1,689 | 1.8 | 8.8% | 68 |
| 8 | Private University of the NorthTrujillo | #1,756 | 124.0 | 3.9% | 92 |
| 9 | National University of TrujilloTrujillo | #1,816 | 79.0 | 4.9% | 64 |
| 10 | Universidad Nacional del AltiplanoPuno | #1,843 | 60.0 | 3.9% | 94 |
Institutions in Peru above the floor of 40 fractional works in Health Professions, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Health Professions researchers in Peru?
Percy Mayta‐Tristán, César Merino‐Soto and Christian R. Mejía rank highest among researchers based in Peru.
- 1Percy Mayta‐Tristán#628,600 worldwide overall47 citations · 16 works
- 2César Merino‐Soto#1,021,553 worldwide overall38 citations · 16 works
- 3Christian R. Mejía#1,052,028 worldwide overall44 citations · 25 works
- 4Cristian Díaz-Vélez#1,068,736 worldwide overall12 citations · 16 works
- 5Virgilio E. Failoc‐Rojas#1,185,782 worldwide overall21 citations · 15 works
- 6Jhony A. De La Cruz‐Vargas#1,239,751 worldwide overall14 citations · 21 works
- 7Renut Iidenut#1,343,627 worldwide overall0 citations · 17 works
How Peru compares with other countries in Health Professions