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 66-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.
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large-sized
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averagely selective
Name (English) | Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina |
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Name | Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina |
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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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The following Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina's academic range and degree level offering.
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina.
Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina is a private higher education institution.
Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1959
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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