Quick Summary
Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, in Tandil, Argentina, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1974. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 17500 students including 2.5% from outside Argentina. Known for strengths in Veterinary Science, Agricultural Sciences, Computer Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 95%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It offers high-quality education in a safe, scenic regional environment with a very strong integration between academia and the local software and agricultural industries.
Subject Strengths
Veterinary ScienceAgricultural SciencesComputer SciencePhysicsArchaeology
Founded1974
TypePublic
Total Students17500
Intl Students2.5%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban/Regional
Campus SizeDistributed across 4 cities (Tandil, Azul, Olavarría, Quequén)
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationCONEAU (Comisión Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
Not Available
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Veterinary Medicine,Systems Engineering,Economic Sciences,Social Sciences,Health Sciences,Agronomy,Humanities,Art,Law
Programs
PhD in Animal Science,PhD in Computer Science,PhD in Physics,PhD in Archaeology,PhD in History
PhD Programs
Bachelor of Educational Management,Various postgraduate diplomas
Online Programs
PLADEMA (Software),CIVETAN (Veterinary),IHLLA (Hydrology),IFAS (Physics)
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 Rate95%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Public university in Argentina is tuition-free for undergraduates. Students must complete a mandatory leveling/introductory course (Ingreso) specific to each faculty.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Argentine Peso
Living Cost
$4,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
PG Tuition
$1,600,000/yr
per year · ARS
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$4,500,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ARS
Scholarships AvailableBecas Manuel Belgrano,Becas Progresar,UNICEN Internal Resident Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$450
Financial AidGrants for food, transport, and residence halls provided by the Student Welfare Secretariat.
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Veterinary Medicine,Systems Engineering,Economic Sciences,Social Sciences,Health Sciences,Agronomy,Humanities,Art,Law programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Systems Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$11,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong links with the Tandil IT Cluster and regional agro-industrial sector.
Industry Connections
Cámara de Empresas del Polo Informático de Tandil (CEPIT)INTACONICET
Notable Alumni
Mauricio Macri (Honorary/Partial Faculty of Economics),Local and regional political leaders,Prominent CONICET researchers
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Campus Gym, sports fields in Tandil, and student sports associations.
Student Clubs
University Choir,Tandil University Theatre (TU),Student Centers by Faculty
Library Resources
SIB (Sistema de Bibliotecas) with extensive digital catalog and scientific journal access.
Exchange Programs
PILA (Latin America),Erasmus+,AUGM (Grupo Montevideo),ARFITEC
Summer Programs
Not Available