National University of Ancash "Santiago Antunez de Mayolo"
Peruvian public university based in Huaraz, founded in 1977, offering 63 academic programs across 11 faculties.
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Overview
The Universidad Nacional Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo (UNASAM) is a state-recognized public university in Peru, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Huaraz. It is named after Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo, a prominent Peruvian engineer, physicist, and mathematician. The university operates through 11 faculties and offers 63 academic programs, including 25 preparatory programs, 28 master's degrees, and 10 doctorates. In the second semester of 2018, UNASAM employed 405 lecturers, 75% of whom were permanently employed; 185 held a master's degree and 118 held a doctorate. As a public institution, it serves the Ancash region and contributes to higher education and research in Peru.
History
The Universidad Nacional Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo (UNASAM) was founded in 1977 in Huaraz, Peru. It is a state-recognized public university named after Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo, a notable Peruvian engineer, physicist, and mathematician. Since its establishment, UNASAM has grown to comprise 11 faculties and offers 63 academic programs, including 25 preparatory programs, 28 master's degrees, and 10 doctorates. In the second semester of 2018, the university had 405 lecturers, with 75% in permanent positions; among them, 185 held a master's degree and 118 held a doctorate. The university continues to serve the Ancash region and Peru by providing accessible higher education and conducting research.
- 2018
In the second semester, the university had 405 lecturers, 75% permanently employed; 185 with master's degrees and 118 with doctorates.
- 1977
University founded in Huaraz, Peru.
Products and positioning
Public higher education institution in the Ancash region of Peru.
Undergraduate programs
25 preparatory programs offered across 11 faculties.
Master's programs
28 master's degree programs.
Doctoral programs
10 doctoral programs.
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