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National University of La Rioja

La Rioja, AR · Ranking #43

The National University of La Rioja (UNLaR) is a public university in Argentina located in the city of La Rioja. It was created as a national institution in 1993, building on an earlier provincial university foundation from the 1970s. UNLaR offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple academic fields, emphasizing accessible education, research, and community engagement. The university operates branch campuses in several nearby cities and serves a student body of approximately 10,000–15,000 learners.

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National University of La Rioja

About the university

The National University of La Rioja (UNLaR) is a public university in Argentina located in the city of La Rioja. It was created as a national institution in 1993, building on an earlier provincial university foundation from the 1970s. UNLaR offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple academic fields, emphasizing accessible education, research, and community engagement. The university operates branch campuses in several nearby cities and serves a student body of approximately 10,000–15,000 learners.

Key information

  • Location: La Rioja, AR
  • Ranking #43
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Social Sciences
  • Exact Sciences
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Applied Technologies.

Programs (6)

  • Engineering
  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Sociology
  • Computer Science
  • Law

Student body

  • Total students: 20,000
  • Undergraduate: 18,000
  • Graduate: 2,000
  • International students: 1%

Campus life

UNLaR offers academic and cultural activities, library and study spaces, sports and community engagement events that foster collaboration and learning across disciplines within the province of La Rioja.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $200 - $600 / per month

Housing options

  • Shared housing
  • Private apartments
  • Student residences

Student clubs and organizations

  • Distance Learning Community
  • Health Forum

Sports

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Athletics

Career & internships

Employment rate: 80%

Partner companies

  • Regional government agencies
  • Public institutions
  • Local industry partners

Internships: Students at UNLaR can access internships and practical training through partnerships with local public institutions and industry organizations that help connect academic learning with professional experience.

Admission requirements

Required documents

  • High school diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport/ID
  • Completed application

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

  • $0 - $1,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 80.00%
  • Scholarships available: UNLaR participates in Argentina’s public university system where tuition is generally free for domestic students; financial support and scholarships may be available through national and institutional programs for students with economic need, including academic and research support opportunities.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1993
  • Teaching languages: Spanish, spanish
  • Study formats: offline, online

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