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National University of Córdoba (UNC)

National University of Córdoba (UNC)
Address: Haya de la Torre s/n, Pabellón Argentina, Ciudad Universitaria, X5000 Córdoba, Argentina
Engineering, Astronomy, Chemical Sciences

Founded in 1613, the National University of Córdoba is the oldest university in Argentina and one of the oldest in the Americas. It is a public university with a rich history and a vast campus that hosts 15 faculties and numerous research centers.

Diplomas*:

Domains taught:

Status:

Partnerships:

Engages in numerous international collaborations and exchange programs with institutions across the globe, supported by its Pro-Rectorate for International Relations.

Research:

UNC is a major hub for scientific and technological research, particularly in astronomy through its observatory, as well as in chemistry, medicine, and agricultural sciences, with strong ties to national research agencies.

Famous Alumnis:

Arturo Capdevila, Santiago Derqui, Dalmacio Vélez Sarsfield

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

11000

Current students***:

136000

Foreign students***:

10%

Cumulative former students***:

700000

Pros

Historic and prestigious institution, strong academic programs, vibrant student life, tuition-free.

Cons

Large and sometimes impersonal due to its size, bureaucracy, infrastructure shows its age in certain areas.

Best For

Students looking for a classic, comprehensive university education in a historically rich and student-focused city.

*: 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: 

  1. known locally
  2. known locally and internationally
  3. is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
  4. 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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