National University of Río Cuarto
About the university
The National University of Río Cuarto (UNRC), founded in 1971, is a major public university located in Córdoba Province, Argentina. In 2025–2026, UNRC is recognized for its strong integration with the agricultural, environmental, and industrial sectors of central Argentina. The university offers programs in agronomy, veterinary sciences, engineering, economics, social sciences, and humanities. It operates a large, integrated campus with research centers, experimental farms, and laboratories that support applied research in agriculture, sustainability, and regional development. UNRC emphasizes hands-on learning and close collaboration with industry and rural enterprises, making it highly relevant for careers in agribusiness and applied sciences.
Key information
- Location: Río Cuarto, AR
- Ranking #20
- National ranking #25
- Institution type: public
Popular faculties
- Agronomy
- Veterinary Sciences
- Engineering
- Economics
- Environmental Sciences
- Social Sciences
Programs (29)
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance and Accounting
- Marketing
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Law
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Philosophy
- History
- Linguistics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Environmental Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Music
Student body
- Total students: 23,000
- Undergraduate: 20,000
- Graduate: 3,000
- International students: 3%
Campus life
In 2025–2026, UNRC offers a large integrated campus environment located outside the city, creating a self-contained academic community. The campus includes research farms, laboratories, sports facilities, and student housing. Students actively participate in fieldwork, agricultural experiments, and research projects. The environment supports collaboration between students, researchers, and industry, especially in agribusiness and environmental sustainability.
Housing & accommodation
Housing cost: $150 - $600 / per month
Housing options
- Student residences
- shared apartments
- private housing
Student clubs and organizations
- Agricultural clubs
- academic societies
- cultural groups
- environmental organizations
Sports
- Football
- basketball
- volleyball
- rugby
- athletics
Career & internships
Employment rate: 90%
Partner companies
- Cargill Argentina
- Bayer Argentina
- Syngenta
- Corteva Agriscience
- local agribusiness companies
- agricultural cooperatives
Internships: UNRC in 2025–2026 provides strong internship opportunities in agriculture, veterinary sciences, and industry through partnerships with agribusiness companies, research institutes, and government agencies. Students often work on real projects such as crop management, livestock health, environmental monitoring, and industrial processes. Internships are frequently embedded in degree programs, significantly enhancing employability in Argentina’s agricultural and industrial sectors.
Admission requirements
Required documents
- Secondary school diploma
- ID
- application form
- admission requirements depending on program
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Tuition costs
- $0 - $1,000 / per year
- Acceptance rate: 65.00%
- Scholarships available: In 2025–2026, UNRC provides scholarships focused on supporting students from rural and low-income backgrounds. Financial aid includes transportation, accommodation, and study materials. Students can access national programs such as Progresar and university-based grants. The university also supports research scholarships, particularly in agronomy, veterinary sciences, and environmental studies, allowing students to participate in field research and applied projects.
Quick facts
- Founded: 1971
- Teaching languages: spanish
- Study formats: offline
Contact
- Website: https://www.unrc.edu.ar
- [email protected]
- +54 358 467-6100