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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina

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Overview

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 (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina
Acronym UCA
Founded 1958
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University Location

Address Avenida Alicia ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½au de Justo 1300, Puerto Madero
Buenos Aires
C1107AAZ City of Buenos Aires
Argentina
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Phone Number +54 (11) 4349 0254
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Fax Number +54 (11) 4349 0288

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Pontificia Universidad Católica 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 Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina.

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
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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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Alicia ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½au de Justo 1500
Buenos Aires C1107AFD
(11) 4349 0290


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Control Type Control Type

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is a private higher education institution.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is a non-profit higher education institution.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Housing University Housing

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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1959


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  • Consejo Latinoamericano de Escuelas de Periodismo (CLAEP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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