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
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| Name | Universidad Nacional de Catamarca |
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| Name (English) | National University of Catamarca |
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| Acronym | UNCA |
| Founded | 1972 |
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| Address | Esquiú 612 San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca K4700 Catamarca Argentina |
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(3833) 424 099 |
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(3833) 435 627 |
| Other locations | Santa María and Andalgalá |
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