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National University of Cuyo (UNCUYO)

Argentina

Address: Centro Universitario, M5502JMA Mendoza, Argentina

Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Exact and Natural Sciences

Established in 1939, the National University of Cuyo is a public university located in Mendoza. It is one of the most important universities in the Cuyo region, with a strong reputation in engineering, agricultural sciences (especially viticulture), and basic sciences. It also oversees the prestigious Balseiro Institute.

Diplomas*:

Bachelor, Doctor, Master

Domains taught:

Agriculture, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Design, Physics

Status:

Public

Partnerships:

UNCUYO has a robust internationalization policy with over 400 agreements with universities worldwide, fostering student and faculty mobility and joint research, especially in fields like oenology and engineering.

Research:

A leading research institution in the region, with significant contributions in agricultural sciences, earth sciences, and engineering. It has several research institutes, many in partnership with CONICET.

Famous Alumnis:

Julio Cobos, Celso Jaque

International recognition**:

Number of staff***:

6000

Current students***:

45000

Foreign students***:

Cumulative former students***:

150000

Pros

Strong programs in oenology and agriculture, beautiful campus at the foot of the Andes, high academic standards, includes the world-renowned Balseiro Institute under its umbrella.

Cons

Location may be a drawback for those preferring a major metropolis like Buenos Aires, bureaucracy can be a challenge.

Best For

Students interested in agricultural sciences, oenology, or engineering, who appreciate a scenic location and a high-quality public education.

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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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