The Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM) announced on Apr. 6 that its Geological Engineering and Geographic Engineering programs have received a six-year accreditation from the National System of Evaluation, Accreditation and Certification of Educational Quality (SINEACE).
This accreditation is significant as it certifies that these academic programs meet national quality standards, reinforcing the university’s commitment to continuous improvement in education for students and society.
Jeri Gloria Ramón Ruffner de Vega, rector of UNMSM, said, “Este logro adquiere un significado aún más relevante al enmarcarse en los 475 años de vida institucional de nuestra universidad, trayectoria que ha consolidado a San Marcos como un referente histórico en la formación académica, la investigación y el desarrollo del país.” She added that this recognition demonstrates ongoing efforts to maintain high educational standards: “Este reconocimiento pone en valor el trabajo del SINEACE y de sus órganos operadores, que contribuyen al fortalecimiento de la calidad de la educación superior universitaria y promueven una cultura de evaluación permanente en nuestras instituciones.”
Mariella Quipas Bellizza, director of Evaluation and Accreditation at CONEAU, said the university reached high-quality benchmarks through an external review by a specialized agency. “Entre las principales fortalezas reconocidas en este proceso destaca la capacidad de articular todos los recursos humanos —autoridades, docentes y personal administrativo—, evidenciando un sólido compromiso institucional. Asimismo, en los ámbitos académico, de gestión e investigación se identifican prácticas consideradas como buenas prácticas,” she said. Quipas Bellizza also noted the benefits for students: “Ingresar a una facultad acreditada reafirma el reconocimiento público otorgado por el Estado… lo que favorece una rápida inserción de sus egresados en el mercado laboral.”
Dean Ciro Bedia Guillén expressed satisfaction with the achievement: “Hoy no solo celebramos la obtención de una credencial… Esta acreditación constituye una validación externa que fortalece nuestra identidad académica y reafirma nuestra responsabilidad con la formación de profesionales altamente competentes al servicio del país.” Vice-rector Carlos Cabrera Carranza linked this accomplishment to institutional policies aiming for educational quality based on their new model looking toward 2030–2050.
According to the official website of UNMSM the university promotes cultural and social well-being through initiatives supporting responsibility and sustainable development. It operates multiple campuses including provincial extensions according to its official site. The institution leads public universities in international rankings such as QS and Scimago according to its website. UNMSM is recognized by Peru’s constitution as an autonomous public entity according to its official website.
The university offers 81 undergraduate programs along with postgraduate options and community outreach activities as stated on its website. It operates as an autonomous institution focused on knowledge dissemination and national sustainable development according to its official site. The institution holds top positions among public universities globally due to diverse academic offerings and research engagement as reported by the university’s site.
The credential ceremony took place at Ella Dunbar auditorium with participation from top administrators including Rector Ramón Ruffner De Vega. This milestone is seen as part of broader efforts positioning UNMSM within global academic contexts.
