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National University of the South

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Overview

Universidad Nacional del Sur (National University of the South) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1956, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Argentina. UNS 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 or use the website search engine below. International students are welcome to apply. UNS also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

National University of the South's Control Typepublic

Entity

National University of the South's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National University of the South' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

National University of the South's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

Identity

Name (English) National University of the South
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNS
Founded 1956
Motto Ardua Veritatem
Truth is obtained by effort
Colours Blue and light blue
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Location

Address Avenida Colón 80
Bahía Blanca
B8000FTN Buenos Aires
Argentina
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National University of the South Phone Number (291) 459 5000
National University of the South Fax Number (291) 459 5016
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Website

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National University of the South's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

National University of the South is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Argentina

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1956


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional del Sur'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 the South 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 the South Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Universidad Nacional del Sur: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

National University of the South Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

National University of the South Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of National University of the South 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 the South.



National University of the South: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact National University of the South Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official National University of the South website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

National University of the South Admission Info


National University of the South's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


National University of the South's Admission Selection Admission Selection

National University of the South has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National University of the South's acceptance rate is not available.


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 the South's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


National University of the South's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Alem 1015
Bahía Blanca B8000
(291) 459 5118


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

Size and Profile

National University of the South Size and Profile


National University of the South's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

National University of the South has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


National University of the South's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

National University of the South's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


National University of the South's Control Type Control Type

National University of the South 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 the South's Entity Type Entity Type

National University of the South 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 the South's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


National University of the South's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

National University of the South 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 the South's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


National University of the South is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

National University of the South Facilities


National University of the South's Library University Library

Yes Visit National University of the South's Library


National University of the South's Housing University Housing

Yes


National University of the South's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


National University of the South's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

National University of the South Services


National University of the South's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


National University of the South's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


National University of the South's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

National University of the South's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


National University of the South's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

National University of the South Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad Nacional del Sur consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidad Nacional del Sur
  • Department of Agronomy
  • Department of Biology, Biochemistry and Pharmacy
  • Department of Administration Sciences
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Department of Law
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Physics
  • Department of Geography and Tourism
  • Department of Geology
  • Department of Humanities
  • Department of Engineering
  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Department of Chemical Engineering
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Health Sciences
  • Department of Chemistry

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Memberships and Affiliations

National University of the South Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Consejo Interuniversitario Nacional (CIN)
  • Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo (AUGM)
  • Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)
  • Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI)
  • Asociación Universitaria Interamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Red Universidad-Empresa (ALCUE)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is National University of the South public or private?

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

Is National University of the South profit or non-profit?

National University of the South 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.

What is the size of National University of the South in terms of enrollment?

National University of the South has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of National University of the South in terms of academic staff?

National University of the South's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is National University of the South a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does National University of the South use?

National University of the South 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.

What religion is National University of the South affiliated with?

None.

Does National University of the South admit international students?

Yes.

What is National University of the South's acceptance rate and admission policy?

National University of the South's acceptance rate is not available. This university has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend National University of the South UNS?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is National University of the South UNS located?

National University of the South is located in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Address: Avenida Colón 80.

Is National University of the South UNS accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, National University of the South is accredited by Ministerio de Educación, Argentina (since 1956).

Does National University of the South offer financial aid?

Yes

Does National University of the South offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does National University of the South have a university library?

Yes

Does National University of the South provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does National University of the South have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does National University of the South offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does National University of the South offer career services?

Not reported

Does National University of the South offer distance learning?

Yes

Does National University of the South have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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