Founded in 1551, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (National Major San Marcos University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education, Peru), Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 469 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Peruvian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 