Overview
Universidad Continental Escuela de Medicina Humana is located in Huancayo, Junín, Peru, with additional campuses in Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco. Established in 1998, the school admitted its first intake of MD students the same year. Universidad Continental Escuela de Medicina Humana offers programs in medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, pharmacy and biochemistry, and public health and allied health sciences. The school is open to both male and female students, including international applicants.
Programs Offered
Universidad Continental Escuela de Medicina Humana provides the following healthcare programs:
– MD (Doctor of Medicine)
– Nursing
– Dentistry
– Psychology
– Nutrition and Dietetics
– Pharmacy and Biochemistry
– Public health and allied health sciences programs
Accreditation
The school is accredited by the National Superintendence of Higher Education (SUNEDU) in Peru and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Enrollment and Tuition Fees
Universidad Continental Escuela de Medicina Humana enrolls approximately 4,000–6,000 students annually across all healthcare programs, with numbers varying by intake. Tuition fees are structured as follows:
– Local students: USD 3,000–5,000 per year
– International students: USD 5,000–8,000 per year (varies based on nationality)
Application Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Completion of secondary education with a strong science background
– Minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent
– Spanish proficiency test for non-native speakers
– Submission of the application form, academic transcripts, and other supporting documents
Admissions Contact
For inquiries regarding admissions, contact:
Email: admisiones@continental.edu.pe
Global Recognition
As of 2023, Universidad Continental Escuela de Medicina Humana is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings.
Universidad Continental Escuela de Medicina Humana continues to contribute to the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, pharmacy and biochemistry, and public health and allied health sciences education in Peru, offering structured programs and accredited qualifications to its students.