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National University of Catamarca

country rank  59
world rank  5370

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University Overview

Established in 1972, Universidad Nacional de Catamarca (National University of Catamarca) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Catamarca. This institution also has a branch campus in Santa María and Andalgalá. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Argentina (Ministry of Education), Universidad Nacional de Catamarca (UNCA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Argentine higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de Catamarca (UNCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 53-year-old Argentine higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Argentine higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National University of Catamarca's Control Typepublic

Entity

National University of Catamarca's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National University of Catamarca' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

National University of Catamarca's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name (English) National University of Catamarca
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNCA
Founded 1972
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University Location

Address Esquiú 612
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
K4700 Catamarca
Argentina
National University of Catamarca's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
National University of Catamarca Phone Number (3833) 424 099
National University of Catamarca Fax Number (3833) 435 627
Other locations Santa María and Andalgalá

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Recognition and Accreditation

National University of Catamarca's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

National University of Catamarca is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Argentina

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1972


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize National University of Catamarca as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

National University of Catamarca Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of National University of Catamarca is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify National University of Catamarca's academic range and degree level offering.



National University of Catamarca: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

National University of Catamarca Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

National University of Catamarca Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of National University of Catamarca categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at National University of Catamarca.



National University of Catamarca: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

National University of Catamarca Admission Info


National University of Catamarca's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

National University of Catamarca is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


National University of Catamarca's Admission Selection Admission Selection

National University of Catamarca has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National University of Catamarca's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


National University of Catamarca's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


National University of Catamarca's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Belgrano 300
San Fernando del Valle K4700
(3833) 43 5639


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact National University of Catamarca's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

National University of Catamarca Size and Profile


National University of Catamarca's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

National University of Catamarca has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


National University of Catamarca's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

National University of Catamarca's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


National University of Catamarca's Control Type Control Type

National University of Catamarca is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


National University of Catamarca's Entity Type Entity Type

National University of Catamarca is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


National University of Catamarca's Campus Setting Campus Setting

National University of Catamarca's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


National University of Catamarca's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

National University of Catamarca adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


National University of Catamarca's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


National University of Catamarca is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

National University of Catamarca Facilities


National University of Catamarca's Library University Library

Yes Visit National University of Catamarca's Library


National University of Catamarca's Housing University Housing

Yes


National University of Catamarca's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


National University of Catamarca's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

National University of Catamarca Services


National University of Catamarca's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


National University of Catamarca's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


National University of Catamarca's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

National University of Catamarca's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


National University of Catamarca's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

National University of Catamarca Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Nacional de Catamarca's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

National University of Catamarca Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Universidad Nacional de Catamarca's official LinkedIn profile

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Free Online Courses

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