Quick Summary
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo is a public founded in 1939, located in Mendoza, Argentina. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 48500 students including 3% from outside Argentina. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Arts & Design, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UNCuyo is the leading higher education institution in Western Argentina, offering tuition-free undergraduate education and world-class expertise in viticulture.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryArts & DesignMedicineLawEngineering
Founded1939
TypePublic
Total Students48500
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban
Campus Size300 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitario (UNCuyo)
AccreditationCONEAU (Argentina)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
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
130
Programs
45
PhD Programs
15
Online Programs
25
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CONEAU (Argentina)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · November 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · June 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission for most programs requires a mandatory leveling course (Curso de Ingreso). International students must validate high school diplomas through the Ministry of Education.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Argentine Peso
Living Cost
$5,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
PG Tuition
$2,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$8,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ARS
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 130 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Enology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Agricultural Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Fine Arts | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Industrial Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$12,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship Placement70
Industry Connections
Strong links with the wine industryrenewable energy sectorsand regional agribusiness.
Notable Alumni
Julio Le Parc, Rodolfo Suárez, Mario Adolfo Piastrellini
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized pool, football fields, athletics track, indoor gymnasiums
Student Clubs
Over 40 clubs including theater, debate, hiking, and wine tasting societies
Library Resources
Sistema Integrado de Documentación (SID) with over 150,000 volumes
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available