Overview
Established in 1958, the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Buenos Aires (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), City of Buenos Aires. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Argentine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 67-year-old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Argentine higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina |
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| Name (English) | Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina |
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| Acronym | UCA |
| Founded | 1958 |
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| Address | Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo 1300, Puerto Madero Buenos Aires C1107AAZ City of Buenos Aires Argentina |
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(11) 4349 0254 |
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(11) 4349 0288 |
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