Quick Summary
Since 1958, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Santa María de los Buenos Aires has been one of Argentina's prominent private (catholic)s, based in Buenos Aires. Ranked #481 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 24000 students including 12% from outside Argentina. Known for strengths in Theology, Business and Management, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UCA is consistently ranked as the top private university in Argentina by QS, offering a prestigious network and a prime location in Puerto Madero.
Subject Strengths
TheologyBusiness and ManagementLawSociologyInternational Relations
Founded1958
TypePrivate (Catholic)
Total Students24000
Intl Students12%
Faculty Ratio12.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeLarge (Integrated Urban)
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Británico de Buenos Aires
AccreditationCONEAU (Argentina), Association of MBAs (AMBA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#481
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Licentiate, Master's, PhD, Specializations
Programs
PhD in Law, PhD in Economics, PhD in Philosophy, PhD in Literature, PhD in Social Sciences
PhD Programs
UCA Digital offers various hybrid and fully online diplomas and master's degrees
Online Programs
Centro de Investigaciones Interdisciplinarias (CEI), Institute for Biomedical Research (BIOMED), ICARE
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
CONEAU (Argentina), Association of MBAs (AMBA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA7
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · December 15 (for March start)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · June 30 (for August start)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Attend the orientation workshops (talleres de ingreso) and focus on the mandatory leveling courses for specific faculties like Engineering or Medicine.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Argentine Peso
UG Tuition
$5,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
Living Cost
$7,000,000/yr
per year · ARS
PG Tuition
$6,800,000/yr
per year · ARS
Application Fee
$90
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$12,590,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ARS
Scholarships AvailableMerit scholarships, Socio-economic aid, Sports scholarships, Regional grants
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidInstallment payment plans and institutional loans available
Work-StudyPasantías Internas available for senior students
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Licentiate, Master's, PhD, Specializations programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Relations | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$15,000
Average Salary After Graduation
91%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with multinational firms in Puerto Madero district
Industry Connections
JP MorganTechintGoogleSantanderUnilever
Notable Alumni
Máxima Zorreguieta (Queen of the Netherlands), Mauricio Macri (Former President of Argentina), María Eugenia Vidal
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
No (University assisted private housing network)
Sports Facilities
UCA Sports complex, agreement with regional clubs for football, rugby, and rowing
Student Clubs
UCA Debating Society, Pastoral UCA, Student Government (FEUCA), Cinema Club
Library Resources
Biblioteca Central San Benito Abad with over 200,000 volumes and digital repositories
Exchange Programs
Over 120 agreements including Sciences Po, Bocconi, and University of California
Summer Programs
Spanish as a Foreign Language and Culture (SFLC) intensive courses