Quick Summary
Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) is a public with roots dating back to 1821. Ranked #71 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 320000 students including 4.5% from outside Argentina. Known for strengths in Arts and Humanities, Law, Modern Languages, it maintains an acceptance rate of 100%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
The highest-ranked university in Latin America according to QS, offering free high-quality education and a rich history of producing Nobel laureates.
Subject Strengths
Arts and HumanitiesLawModern LanguagesSociologyAnatomy & PhysiologyAnthropology
Founded1821
TypePublic
Total Students320000
Intl Students4.5%
Faculty Ratio23
CampusUrban/City-wide
Campus SizeDistributed Urban
Affiliated HospitalsHospital de Clínicas José de San Martín, Instituto de Oncología Ángel Roffo, Instituto de Investigaciones Médicas Alfredo Lanari
AccreditationCONEAU (National Commission for University Evaluation and Accreditation)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#71
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601–800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#201-300
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Specialized Courses
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Yes (UBA XXI)
Online Programs
Over 60 research institutes and centers of excellence, many in partnership with CONICET
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
CONEAU (National Commission for University Evaluation and Accreditation)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate100%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February/March
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission to undergraduate programs is open but requires the completion of the Ciclo Básico Común (CBC), which acts as a rigorous filter. International students must provide a Spanish proficiency certificate (CELU or SIELE).
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Argentine Peso
Living Cost
$6,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
PG Tuition
$2,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$9,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ARS
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$500
Financial AidYes (Available through UBA and national programs like Beca Manuel Belgrano)
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, Specialized Courses programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Architecture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Economics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$12,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
Extensive ties with public and private sectors in Argentina and Latin America
Notable Alumni
Che Guevara, Carlos Saavedra Lamas, Bernardo Houssay, Luis Federico Leloir, César Milstein, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel (5 Nobel Laureates)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
No (University does not provide dormitories; students rent privately)
Sports Facilities
UBA Sports Field (Ciudad Universitaria), various internal campus facilities
Student Clubs
Diverse student unions (centros de estudiantes) and political/cultural groups
Library Resources
Over 20 specialized libraries across different faculties
Exchange Programs
Yes (Global agreements with universities in Europe, Americas, and Asia)
Summer Programs
Available