South Science University

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UCSUR
UCSUR Universidad Cientifica del Sur
Logo UCSUR
Motto: Enseñanza personalizada para alcanzar el éxito
Established: 1998
Type: Private
Rector: Agustín Iza Stoll
Faculty: 198
Undergraduates: 1,500
Postgraduates: 100
Location: Lima, Peru
Campus: Urban, Rural
Athletics: 4 sport teams
Website: ucsur.edu.pe
“ "The University [...] gives priority to the human condition of its mission. In the knowledge society is urgent to stimulate a thinking society.".[1] ”

— 2007 Rector Inagural Commencement Speech, UCSUR

South Science University, in Spanish Universidad Cientifica del Sur or UCSUR, is a higher education and research institution located in Lima, Peru, South America. In a short period of time has developed a solid prestige because of an innovating scheme of teaching, a distinguished staff and a demanding curricula. The university has a policy to strengthen humanitarian attitude and environmental conscience.

The Campus has 4 hectares and is neighboring the Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone, at Villa El Salvador district.

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[edit] History

Campus Villa's bridge
Campus Villa's bridge

UCSUR was founded 1996 by a Promoting Association leaded by Eng. José Dextre MSc and an Organizing Commission leaded by Dr. Fernando Cabieses M.D PhD. 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 Resolución N°356-98-CONAFU. Dr. Fernando Cabieses was appointed as Rector.

The first official ceremony took place the 26th of March, 1998, in Museo de Osma. The admission campaign started in July.

The first semester began with two schools (Medicine and Engineering) and fifty students. The Campus was originally in Santiago de 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.

[edit] Rectors

  • Dr. Agustín Iza Stoll - Rector 2007 - Present
  • Dr. Fernando Cabieses Molina (Rector Emeritus) - Rector from 1998 to 2007

[edit] Organizational Structure

[edit] Government

A board is in charge of the university's administration. The current CEO is Eng. José Dextre MSc. Among several functions, the board is responsible of appointing the Rector and the Dean of faculties. Also, it coordinates with the Rector's office the financial and academic issues.

[edit] Divisions and Schools

Hall A
Hall A

UCSUR has an academic structure of five divisions knowns as faculties, following the European denomination, and each one consists of schools.

[edit] Faculty of Medicine

[edit] Faculty of Stomatology

[edit] Faculty of Nutrition

[edit] Faculty of Engineering and Business Science

[edit] Faculty of AgroEnvironmental Sciences

Campus Villa
Campus Villa
Campus UCSUR
Campus UCSUR

[edit] Campus and Offices

[edit] Campus

The faculties are settled in a campus with 55,000 m2 nearby Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone, at 19 km from Lima. Its location gives a comfortable atmosphere for learning.

[edit] Offices

The Government Building, the Cultural Centre, the Information and Documentation Centre and the Dental Clinic are located in Miraflores district.

[edit] Research, Arts and Environment

[edit] Research and Development

The university motivates and finance the research and development of projects led by staff and students. The research projects are administrated by the Vice-Rector's Office.

[edit] Arts

The university considers artistic expression an important part in the education of its students. The UCSUR Cultural Centre has the mission to promote art and cultural events inside the student community. The Centre coordinates courses, speeches, seminars, contests and exhibitions.

[edit] CAMBIE Foundation

CAMBIE Foundation of the UCSUR has the mission to develop an environmental conscience in Peruvian society. CAMBIE strongly promotes and recognizes projects and endeavours that has contributed to the preservation of natural resources.

[edit] International Relations

[edit] External links

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