Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco

The National University of Saint Anthony the Abad in Cuzco (Spanish: Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco) (UNSAAC), also known as Saint Anthony University of Cusco or University of Cusco, is a public university in Cusco, Peru. It is one of the country's oldest. Its foundation was first proposed on March 1, 1692, with Pope Innocent XII's encouragement and support. On June 1, 1692, King Charles II signed the document in which Pope Innocent XII sponsored the establishment of the university in Madrid, Spain, becoming Cusco's principal and oldest university. The university was granted the authority to award bachelor's, licentiate's, master's, and doctorate degrees.

This 328-year-old Peruvian university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNSAAC also provides students with academic and non-academic facilities and services such as a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the United States. It now has 24 faculty members, 37 professorial chairs, and 29 academic departments.

Address: Avenida de la Cultura Nº 733, Cusco, 51084 Cusco, Peru

Tel: +51 (84) 238 173

Fax: +51 (84) 232 255

Website: www.unsaac.edu.pe