Quick Summary
Situated in Santa Fe, Argentina, Universidad Nacional del Litoral is a public established in 1919. Ranked #801-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 54000 students including 2.5% from outside Argentina. Known for strengths in Engineering - Chemical, Agriculture & Forestry, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 85%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UNL is a cornerstone of the 1918 University Reform, offering tuition-free high-quality education and a dominant position in Argentinian research and innovation.
Subject Strengths
Engineering - ChemicalAgriculture & ForestryLife SciencesLaw
Founded1919
TypePublic
Total Students54000
Intl Students2.5%
Faculty Ratio14.2
CampusMulti-campus
Campus SizeUrban and regional campuses
Affiliated HospitalsHospital J.M. Cullen,Hospital Iturraspe
AccreditationCONEAU (Comisión Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-1000
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
Chemical Engineering,Law,Medicine,Biotechnology,Architecture,Economics,Veterinary Medicine,Music
Programs
PhD in Chemistry,PhD in Biological Sciences,PhD in Law,PhD in Engineering,PhD in Social Sciences
PhD Programs
UNL Virtual offers 40+ distance learning undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Online Programs
Instituto de Lactología Industrial (INLAIN),Instituto de Desarrollo Tecnológico para la Industria Química (INTEC),Instituto de Agrobiotecnología del Litoral (IAL)
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 Rate85%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · December
SPRINGApplication Deadline · August
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students must certify Spanish proficiency (CELU or SIELE) and validate their secondary school diploma through the Ministry of Education.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Argentine Peso
Living Cost
$5,000,000/yr
per year · ARS
PG Tuition
$2,500,000/yr
per year · ARS
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$7,500,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ARS
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$600
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Chemical Engineering,Law,Medicine,Biotechnology,Architecture,Economics,Veterinary Medicine,Music programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Biotechnology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Medicine | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong institutional programs with local industrial sectors and government agencies
Industry Connections
Extensive ties with the Sancor Seguros Group and the Santa Fe ScienceTechnology and Productive Innovation Park
Notable Alumni
Horacio Rosatti,Marta Fassino,Adolfo Stubrin
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Predio UNL-ATE (Olympic pool, gym, football fields, multipurpose courts)
Student Clubs
Federación Universitaria del Litoral (FUL),Cine Club Universitario,Student Theater Group
Library Resources
Biblioteca Central UNL with digital repository and specialized faculty libraries
Exchange Programs
PILA,AUGM,Erasmus+,Magallanes Network
Summer Programs
Spanish as a Foreign Language,International Summer School in Biotechnology