Universities in Argentina

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 126 Universities in Argentina

The Argentine Republic is divided into 23 provinces (Spanish: provincias) and one autonomous city (Spanish: Ciudad Autónoma), Buenos Aires, which serves as the nation's federal capital. The provinces are further subdivided into departments (Spanish: departamentos) and municipalities (Spanish: municipios). A significant number of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are concentrated in both the autonomous city of Buenos Aires and the province of Buenos Aires, located in the eastern part of the country. These are the most densely populated areas in Argentina, with Buenos Aires serving as the largest city and Buenos Aires Province as the most populous. The following uniRank sub-rankings or league tables consider all administrative divisions that have at least one Argentine higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Buenos Aires (31)  
Catamarca (1)  
Chaco (1)  
Chubut (1)  
City of Buenos Aires (38)  
Cordoba (9)  
Corrientes (2)  
Entre Rios (4)  
Formosa (1)  
Jujuy (1)  
La Pampa (1)  
La Rioja (2)  
Mendoza (6)  
Misiones (4)  
Neuquen (1)  
Rio Negro (2)  
Salta (2)  
San Juan (2)  
San Luis (3)  
Santa Cruz (1)  
Santa Fe (7)  
Santiago del Estero (2)  
Tierra del Fuego (1)  
Tucuman (3)  

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The Higher Education System in Argentina

The higher education system in Argentina is governed by public and private institutions under the oversight of various regulatory bodies. Public universities are coordinated through the Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional (CIN), while private universities fall under the Consejo de Rectores de Universidades Privadas (CRUP). Both organizations, alongside the Ministry of Education, contribute to the planning and regulation of university policies. The Comisión Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria (CONEAU) ensures quality through external evaluations, accreditation of programs and approval of new institutions.

Types of higher education institutions in Argentina

In Argentina, higher education institutions include the following:

1. Universidad nacional: national universities providing multidisciplinary education and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
2. Universidad privada: private universities offering state-recognized undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
3. Universidad provincial: universities established and funded by provincial governments.
4. Universidad extranjera: foreign universities with limited operations in Argentina, often through partnerships.
5. Universidad internacional: international universities focusing on global education and international collaborations.
6. Instituto universitario estatal: state university institutes offering specialized education and training.
7. Instituto universitario privado: private university institutes providing specialized and professional education.

Access to higher education in Argentina

Students typically enter higher education after completing 13 years of primary and secondary schooling, starting at age 5 and finishing at age 17. Completion of secondary education leads to the award of the bachiller (general) or técnico (technical/professional) diploma, which serves as the qualification for university admission. Some institutions may require an entrance examination or a preparatory course for specific programs. Foreign students must meet equivalent qualifications and adhere to institutional requirements.

Languages of instruction in Argentina

The primary language of instruction in Argentine higher education institutions is Spanish. Proficiency in Spanish is essential for admission, especially for international students.

Stages of higher education in Argentina

1. Non-university level: known as pregrado, this includes short courses (tecnicaturas) offered at institutes leading to diplomas after 1 to 4 years of study.
2. First stage: university-level education, referred to as grado, lasts between 4 and 6 years and leads to the award of the licenciatura or a professional qualification. Fields such as architecture, law and medicine may require 5 to 6 years for first professional degrees.
3. Second stage: known as posgrado, this includes the especialización, maestría and doctorado. The especialización offers specialized training in a profession after a minimum of 1 year or 360 hours of study. The maestría focuses on advanced training or research, requiring 2 years or 540 hours of study and the completion of a thesis. The doctorado, the highest academic degree, requires the submission of a thesis and is usually completed in 2 or more years.

Since 2005, UniRank provides original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Argentine universities and their online presence.

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