Quick Summary
Universidad Nacional de San Martín (UNSAM) is a public founded in 1992, located in San Martín, Argentina. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 32000 students including 4.5% from outside Argentina. Known for strengths in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Biotechnology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 70%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UNSAM is a leader in technology and science in Argentina, offering unique programs like Nuclear Engineering in partnership with CNEA and maintaining a strong research-driven environment.
Subject Strengths
Nuclear EngineeringPhysicsBiotechnologySocial SciencesPerforming Arts
Founded1992
TypePublic
Total Students32000
Intl Students4.5%
Faculty Ratio16
CampusUrban/Suburban
Campus Size20 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationCONEAU (Comisión Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria)
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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
Nuclear Engineering,Biotechnology,Sociology,Physics,Economics,Industrial Engineering,Visual Arts,Philosophy
Programs
PhD in Physics,PhD in Biotechnology,PhD in Social Anthropology,PhD in Science and Technology
PhD Programs
Diplomatura en Gestión Educativa,Postgraduate Specializations in Social Sciences
Online Programs
Instituto de Investigaciones Biotecnológicas (IIB),Instituto Dan Beninson,Instituto de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación y el Movimiento
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CONEAU (Comisión Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate70%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February
SPRINGApplication Deadline · August
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the Ingreso (introductory course) requirements; foreign students must legalize their high school transcripts via the Ministry of Education and Foreign Affairs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Argentine Peso
Living Cost
$5,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
PG Tuition
$1,800,000/yr
per year · ARS
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$7,300,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ARS
Scholarships AvailableBecas UNSAM,Becas Manuel Belgrano,Becas Progresar,Becas Estímulo a la Vocación Científica
Avg Scholarship$350
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Nuclear Engineering,Biotechnology,Sociology,Physics,Economics,Industrial Engineering,Visual Arts,Philosophy programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Biotechnology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Physics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$11,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
CNEA (Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica)CONICETINVAPINTA
Notable Alumni
Gabriel Rabinovich,Diego Golombek,Sandra Pitta
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Multisport Complex,Gymnasium,Soccer Fields
Student Clubs
Student Union (CEUNSAM),Science Clubs,Orchestra,Theater Company
Library Resources
Biblioteca Central UNSAM,Digital Thesis Repository,Access to MinCyT Digital Library
Exchange Programs
PILA (Programa de Intercambio Académico Latinoamericano),Erasmus+,AUGM
Summer Programs
Available