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The Universidad Científica del Sur or Scientific University of the South (UCSUR) is a private institution of higher education, located at 19 km south from the city of Lima, nearby Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone. The university was founded and recognized in 1998 by education representatives, led by José Carlos Dextre. It started activities by offering Medicine and Systems Engineering programmes. Their curriculum was characterized by personalized education and early introduction to the career. The university had presented an important growth in population and in academic offer. Today, it has 18 bachelor and 13 master’s degrees programmes, as well as several specialization courses. ==History== In 1996, education representatives, under the guidance of José Carlos Dextre, accorded to establish a new university. In February 5, 1998, the National Council on the Functioning of Universities (CONAFU), approved the start of activities of Universidad Científica del Sur by Resolution N° 356-98-CONAFU. The Organizing Committee had Dr. Fernando Cabieses Molina as President. Later, he would become the first Rector. Eng. José Carlos Dextre was assigned as the Board President. Dr. José Chacón Polar, a distinguished Peruvian doctor, was appointed as vice-president of academics. The opening ceremony was in March 29, 1998 at Pedro de Osma’s Museum. By July 12, the admission summon began and in September the academic activities started. The first semester consisted in fifty students, which were spread in the Medical and Systems Engineering schools. In 2007, after 10 years leading the university, Dr. Fernando Cabieses Molina resigned as Rector. The former Dean of Medicine, Dr. Agustín Iza, replaced him in the post. In 2013, Fernando Cabieses Molina Research Hall was inaugurated to honor the first Rector of the university. In August, Dr. José Amiel Pérez was assigned as Rector. For 15 years, the university had experience an important growth. Today, it offers 18 undergraduate degrees to 2,000 students. In addition, the post-graduate school has 13 master’s degrees and several specialization courses. Since 2011, the university has started a process to shift every school and administration office to Campus Villa, nearby Pantanos de Villa Reserved Zone. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Scientific University of the South」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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