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.
Address: Viamonte 430, C1053ABJ Buenos Aires, Argentina
Exact and Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science
Domains taught:
- Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
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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- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Environmental Impact, Innovation, Research and Development, User-Centered Design
*: 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, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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