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National University of Buenos Aires (UBA)

Argentina

Address: Viamonte 430, C1053ABJ Buenos Aires, Argentina

Exact and Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science

Founded in 1821, the University of Buenos Aires is the largest university in Argentina and one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Latin America. It is a public institution composed of 13 independent faculties, six hospitals, and ten museums.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

Extensive partnerships with hundreds of universities and institutions worldwide, including academic exchange programs and research collaborations across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Research:

As a leading research university in South America, UBA has numerous research institutes and hosts projects funded by national and international organizations. Its research spans a vast range of disciplines, from basic sciences to applied technology.

Famous Alumnis:

Carlos Saavedra Lamas, Bernardo Houssay, Luis Federico Leloir, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, César Milstein

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

40000

Current students***:

310000

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

1500000

Pros

No tuition fees, high academic standards, internationally recognized programs, wide variety of degrees, located in a vibrant capital city.

Cons

High student-to-faculty ratio, significant bureaucracy, aging infrastructure in some faculties, frequent political activism that can disrupt classes.

Best For

Students seeking a prestigious, comprehensive, and tuition-free education in a major cultural and economic hub.

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*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.

**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:

known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications

***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.

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