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Scientific University of the South
The Universidad Cientifica del Sur, or UCSUR, is a higher education and research institution located in Lima, Peru. In a short period of time it has developed a solid prestige because of an innovating teaching scheme, a distinguished staff and a demanding curricula.
The university has a policy to strengthen humanitarian attitude and environmental consciences.
The Campus has 4 hectares and is neighboring the Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone, at Villa El Salvador district.
History
The Universidad Cientifica del Sur was founded 1996 by a Promoting Association leaded by Jose Carlos Dextre Chacon and an Organizing Commission leaded by Fernando Cabieses. The vision of the commission was to create an institution that would help young students to reach academic excellence.
Two years later, the National Commission on the Functioning of Universities (CONAFU) approved the temporary activity of UCSUR by Resolucion N356-98-CONAFU. Dr. Fernando Cabieses Molina was appointed as Rector.
The first official ceremony took place the 26th of March, 1998, in Museo de Osma. Important personalities participated in the event. The admission campaign started in July.
The first semester began with two schools (Medicine and Engineering) and fifty students. The Campus was originally in Surco district. However, a few years later, it was moved to its current location, nearby Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone.
In March 2006, CONAFU awarded the Definitive Autorization Resolution to the university, which implies institutional autonomy.
Today, the university has over 1500 students in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Rectors
The Rector is the main authority in the university.
Dr. Agustin Iza Stoll - Rector 2007
Dr. Fernando Cabieses Molina (Rector Emeritus) - Rector 1998 - 2007
Organization
Administration
A board is in charge of the university's administration. The current president of the board is Jose Carlos Dextre Chacon. Among several functions, the board is responsible of appointing the Rector and the Dean of faculty. Also, it coordinates with the Rector's office to take care of financial and academic issues.
Faculties and Schools
The university has five faculties and eleven schools.
Faculty of Medicine
School of Medicine
School of Psicology
Faculty of Stomatology
School of Stomatology
Faculty of Nutrition
School of Nutrition
Faculty of Engineering and Business
School of Systems Engineering
School of Economic Engineering and Business
Faculty of AgroEnvironmental Sciences
School of Veterinary and Zootechnics
School of Environmental Engineering
School of Marine Biology
School of Forest Engineering and Agronomic Business
School of Environmental Tourism
Research
The university motivate the development of research project by the staff and the students. The research projects are administrated by the Vice-Rector's Office.
CAMBIE Foundation
CAMBIE Foundation has the mission of developing an environmental conscience in Peruvian society. Also, promotes and recognize projects that contributes to the conservation of natural resources.
International Relations
The Universidad Cientifica del Sur has close relations with several universities abroad. A few of them are:
Miami University
University of Sao Paulo
Universidad de Granada
University of Salerno
University of Bologna
University of Genoa
External links
UCSUR Official web site
Res. N 058-2006-CONAFU on the Legal Index published by El Peruano official newspaper
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