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National University of La Plata

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University Overview

Established in 1905, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (National University of La Plata) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of La Plata (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Buenos Aires. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Argentina (Ministry of Education), Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Argentine higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNLP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National University of La Plata's Control Typepublic

Entity

National University of La Plata's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National University of La Plata' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

National University of La Plata's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) National University of La Plata
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNLP
Founded 1905 Origins date back to 1897
Motto Pro Scientia et Patria
For Science and the Motherland
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Calle 7 N 776
La Plata
B1900 Buenos Aires
Argentina
National University of La Plata's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
National University of La Plata Phone Number (221) 423 6412
National University of La Plata Fax Number (221) 425 5224
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Recognition and Accreditation

National University of La Plata's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1905


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional de La Plata's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Comision Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria (CONEAU)


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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 La Plata 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 La Plata Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of National University of La Plata 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 La Plata's academic range and degree level offering.



National University of La Plata: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

National University of La Plata Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

National University of La Plata Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of National University of La Plata 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 La Plata.



National University of La Plata: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

National University of La Plata Admission Info


National University of La Plata's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


National University of La Plata's Admission Selection Admission Selection

National University of La Plata 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National University of La Plata 's acceptance rate is not reported.


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 La Plata's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


National University of La Plata's Admission Office Admission Office






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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 La Plata's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

National University of La Plata Size and Profile


National University of La Plata's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

National University of La Plata has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


National University of La Plata's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

National University of La Plata has an academic staff of more than 5,000 members.


National University of La Plata's Control Type Control Type

National University of La Plata 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 La Plata's Entity Type Entity Type

National University of La Plata 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 La Plata's Campus Setting Campus Setting

National University of La Plata's main campus setting is not reported.


National University of La Plata's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

National University of La Plata adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


National University of La Plata's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


National University of La Plata is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

National University of La Plata Facilities


National University of La Plata's Library University Library

Yes Visit National University of La Plata's Library


National University of La Plata's Housing University Housing

Not reported


National University of La Plata's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


National University of La Plata's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

National University of La Plata Services


National University of La Plata's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


National University of La Plata's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


National University of La Plata's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

National University of La Plata's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


National University of La Plata's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

National University of La Plata Academic Structure

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


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Memberships and Affiliations

National University of La Plata Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional de La Plata's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevídeo (AUGM)
  • Unión de Universidades de America Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)
  • Red de Macrouniversidades de América Latina y el Caribe (RedMacro)
  • Asociación de Universidades Iberoamericanas de Posgrado (AUIP)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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