Quick Summary
Public in San Lorenzo, Paraguay — Universidad Nacional de Asunción, est. 1889. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 55000 students including 1.2% from outside Paraguay. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Engineering & Technology, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious public academic institution in Paraguay, offering tuition-free undergraduate education for qualified local students.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryEngineering & TechnologyMedicineSocial Sciences
Founded1889
TypePublic
Total Students55000
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban/Suburban
Campus SizeLarge (approx. 300 hectares)
Affiliated HospitalsHospital de Clínicas
AccreditationANEAES (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación de la Educación Superior)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#Reporter
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Specialization,Master's,Doctorate
Programs
PhD in Sciences,PhD in Law,PhD in Engineering,PhD in Veterinary Science
PhD Programs
Limited postgraduate online certificates
Online Programs
Centro de Investigaciones Tecnológicas (CRICT),Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (IICS),Centro Nacional de Computación (CNC)
Research Centers
High (leading in Paraguay)
Research Output
ANEAES (Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación de la Educación Superior)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · December
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is based primarily on rigorous entrance examinations (Cursillo and Probatorio) administered by each faculty individually.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Paraguayan Guarani
Living Cost
₲42,500,000/yr
per year · PYG
PG Tuition
₲13,800,000/yr
per year · PYG
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₲56,650,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · PYG
Scholarships AvailableArancel Cero (Law 6628),Becas ITAIPU,Becas de la UNA
Avg Scholarship$600
Financial AidAvailable for low-income students through the University Welfare department.
Work-StudyLimited opportunities within administrative departments
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Specialization,Master's,Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Veterinary Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Agronomy | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local government and private industrial sector.
Industry Connections
Strong institutional links with Paraguayan ministriesITAIPU Binacionaland agricultural cooperatives.
Notable Alumni
Andrés Rodríguez,Luis Alberto Riart,Félix de Azara (Legacy ties)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Football fields,Basketball courts,Athletics track,Polideportivo
Student Clubs
FEUNA (Student Federation),Cultural Centers,Scientific Societies by Faculty
Library Resources
Central Library,Scientific Digital Library (CICCO),Faculty-specific archives
Exchange Programs
AUGM (Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo),Erasmus+,PAME
Summer Programs
Not Available