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 1997 by education representatives, led by José Carlos Dextre.

In 1996, education representatives, under the guidance of José Carlos Dextre, accorded to establish a new university.

On 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.

Dr. José Chacón Polar, a distinguished Peruvian doctor, was appointed as vice-president of academics.

The first semester consisted in fifty students, which were spread in the Medical and Systems Engineering schools.

An exception to this rule is applied in the school of medicine, where several courses exceed the stated period.

At present, Fernando Cabieses Molina Research Hall, the Main Library, administrative offices and the auditorium are based in its area.

The university supplies a transport service for students and personnel from Lima to Campus Villa.

In addition, it contains specialized magazines, multimedia documents, national institutions’ memories and a set of domestic newspapers.

The aim is to encourage activities that lead to research projects earn domestic and foreign contests and grants.

Within the strategic plan is the establishment of specialized institutes: Annually, the university awards several grants.

Prospective students must complete secondary education in Perú or an equivalent programme abroad.