National University of Río Negro
About the university
The National University of Río Negro (UNRN), established in 2007, is a modern public university created to expand access to higher education across Patagonia. In 2025–2026, it operates a distributed campus system across cities such as Viedma, Bariloche, General Roca, and El Bolsón, allowing strong regional integration. UNRN focuses on applied sciences, environmental studies, tourism, engineering, health sciences, and social sciences. The university emphasizes sustainable development, innovation, and community engagement, with research aligned to Patagonia’s key challenges such as climate change, natural resource management, and regional economic development.
Key information
- Location: Viedma, AR
- Ranking #37
- National ranking #70
- Institution type: public
Popular faculties
- Environmental Sciences
- Engineering
- Tourism
- Economics
- Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
Programs (8)
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Food Technology
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Education
- Art and Design
Student body
- Total students: 3,000
- Undergraduate: 2,500
- Graduate: 500
- International students: 4%
Campus life
In 2025–2026, UNRN offers a unique distributed campus experience across Patagonia, combining academic life with strong field-based learning. Students actively participate in environmental monitoring, tourism development projects, and regional innovation initiatives. Campuses are closely connected to local communities, allowing students to work on real socio-economic challenges. The natural environment plays a key role in student life, with opportunities for outdoor activities, field research, and interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple cities.
Housing & accommodation
Housing cost: $200 - $800 / per month
Housing options
- Apartments
- Off-campus
Student clubs and organizations
- Physics Research Club
- Patagonia Explorers
- Wine Tasting
Sports
- Football
- basketball
- volleyball
- athletics
- outdoor sports
Career & internships
Employment rate: 85%
Partner companies
- YPF
- INVAP
- regional tourism companies
- environmental agencies
- local government institutions
Internships: UNRN in 2025–2026 provides internships strongly linked to regional industries such as tourism, environmental management, agriculture, and public administration. Students frequently work on real projects including sustainable tourism development, природоохоронні ініціативи та управління ресурсами. Many programs include mandatory практики, що забезпечує реальний досвід у Патагонії. These internships significantly enhance employability in regional and national labor markets.
Admission requirements
Required documents
- Secondary school diploma
- ID
- application form
- program-specific requirements
Minimum GPA: 3
Tuition costs
- $0 - $1,000 / per year
- Acceptance rate: 75.00%
- Scholarships available: In 2025–2026, UNRN offers financial aid programs focused on regional accessibility and inclusion. Students can access national scholarships such as Progresar, as well as institutional support covering transportation, housing, and study materials. The university also promotes research scholarships, particularly in environmental sciences, tourism, and sustainable development, enabling students to participate in field projects across Patagonia. These initiatives aim to support students from remote areas and improve retention in higher education.
Quick facts
- Founded: 2007
- Teaching languages: Spanish, spanish
- Study formats: offline, hybrid
Contact
- Website: https://www.unrn.edu.ar
- [email protected]
- +54 11 4326-0617