Quick Summary
Private in Buenos Aires, Argentina — Universidad de Palermo, est. 1986. Ranked #505 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 14500 students including 30% from outside Argentina. Known for strengths in Art & Design (Top 50), Architecture, Business & Management, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Top-ranked design school in Latin America with high employability and a global perspective.
Subject Strengths
Art & Design (Top 50)ArchitectureBusiness & ManagementLaw
Founded1986
TypePrivate
Total Students14500
Intl Students30%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban/City Campus
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
Accreditationundefined
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#505
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Graduate, Executive Education, Online Degrees
Programs
PhD in Psychology, PhD in Law, PhD in Management
PhD Programs
Extensive online degrees in Business, Design, and Social Sciences
Online Programs
Centro de Investigaciones en Diseño, Centro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad (Affiliate), Law Research Center
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
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Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit portfolio for design programs early; international students should begin visa processing 3 months in advance.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Argentine Peso
UG Tuition
$6,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
Living Cost
$7,200,000/yr
per year · ARS
PG Tuition
$8,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$13,760,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ARS
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Graduate, Executive Education, Online Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Design | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| MBA | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Architecture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Psychology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Relations | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with multinational corporations in Buenos Aires
Industry Connections
GoogleAmazonmajor advertising agenciesregional law firms
Notable Alumni
Gustavo Santaolalla, Javier Milei (Professor), various regional CEOs
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Off-campus athletic club partnerships
Student Clubs
UP Sports, Entrepreneurship Club, Design Collective, Drama Society
Library Resources
Mario Kaplún Library, extensive digital databases and design archives
Exchange Programs
Partnerships with NYU, Yale, University of London, and European institutions
Summer Programs
Buenos Aires Design Summer, Latin American Business immersion