National University of the South: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1926 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #112 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #10 of 127 | In Argentina |
| #1 of 2 | In Bahia Blanca |
| #632 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 96 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uns.edu.ar
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 53%*
* The National University of the South is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or equivalent and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to December |
Research profile
National University of the South has published 14,361 scientific papers with 192,461 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Philosophy, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Geology.
National University of the South majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 86 | 294 |
| 1994 | 85 | 321 |
| 1995 | 91 | 452 |
| 1996 | 151 | 475 |
| 1997 | 160 | 486 |
| 1998 | 153 | 606 |
| 1999 | 169 | 738 |
| 2000 | 202 | 945 |
| 2001 | 223 | 1105 |
| 2002 | 272 | 1432 |
| 2003 | 296 | 1574 |
| 2004 | 333 | 1789 |
| 2005 | 320 | 2040 |
| 2006 | 348 | 2512 |
| 2007 | 359 | 2751 |
| 2008 | 358 | 3273 |
| 2009 | 405 | 3986 |
| 2010 | 478 | 4471 |
| 2011 | 470 | 5356 |
| 2012 | 524 | 5963 |
| 2013 | 515 | 6464 |
| 2014 | 588 | 7231 |
| 2015 | 597 | 7580 |
| 2016 | 620 | 7870 |
| 2017 | 641 | 8783 |
| 2018 | 683 | 9610 |
| 2019 | 739 | 11141 |
| 2020 | 776 | 13120 |
| 2021 | 783 | 15730 |
| 2022 | 615 | 15098 |
| 2023 | 676 | 16308 |
| 2024 | 519 | 15933 |
| 2025 | 276 | 14227 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National University of the South gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (ARS) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 25,000 |
| Graduate | 30,000 |
| Doctorate | 35,000 |
The National University of the South has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Teacher Training, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Accountancy, Agriculture, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Food Technology, Health Administration, Human Resources, International Business, Law, Management, Taxation, Tourism |
| Maestría | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Community Health, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Private Law, Rural Studies, Sociology |
| Doctorado | Administration, Agronomy, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, History, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics |
Notable alumni
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Guillermo Martínez
- Occupations
- writerjournalistscreenwritermathematician
- Biography
-
Guillermo Martínez is an Argentine novelist and short story writer.
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Ariel Fernández
- Occupations
- mathematicianchemistuniversity teacherbiophysicist
- Biography
-
Ariel Fernandez is an Argentinian–American physical chemist and pharmaceutical researcher.
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Cecilia Bouzat
- Occupations
- neuroscientistresearcher
- Biography
-
Cecilia Bouzat is an Argentine biochemist, who studies neurological disorders. In 2014 she was honored as the Latin American Laureate by the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science. In 2015, she was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.
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Pedro Salvatori
- Enrolled in the National University of the South
- Studied chemical engineer
- Occupations
- engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Pedro Salvatori was an Argentine politician and member of the Neuquén People's Movement, a regional party based in his home Neuquén Province. He served as the Governor of Neuquén Province from 1987 to 1991, as well as the de facto Governor of Neuquén briefly from 1972 to 1973 during the military rule.
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Susana Graciela Landriscini
- Occupations
- university teachereconomistpolitician
- Biography
-
Susana Graciela Landriscini is an Argentine economist, professor, researcher and politician. A member of the Justicialist Party, Landriscini was elected in 2019 and as a National Deputy in Río Negro.
National University of the South faculties and divisions
| Centre : Renewable Resources in the Semi-Arid Region | Arid Land Studies, Natural Resources |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration |
| Department/Division : Agronomy | Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Apiculture, Horticulture, Soil Science |
| Department/Division : Biology, Biochemistry and Pharmacy | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy |
| Department/Division : Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Food Science |
| Department/Division : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Department/Division : Computer Science and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science |
| Department/Division : Economics | Economics |
| Department/Division : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering |
| Department/Division : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Geography and Tourism | Geography, Tourism |
| Department/Division : Geology | Geology |
| Department/Division : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Department/Division : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy |
| Department/Division : Law | Law |
| Department/Division : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Physics | Physics |
| Institute : Applied Mechanics | Mechanical Engineering |
| Institute : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Institute : Oceanography | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Institute : Pilot Chemical Engineering Plant | Food Technology, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering |
| Research Division : Biochemical | Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology |
General information
| Alternative names | UNS Universidad Nacional del Sur |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology. National Commission for University Evaluation and Accreditation (CONEAU) |
| Motto | Ardua Veritatem Truth is obtained by effort |
| Colors | blue, light blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Colón 80 Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, B8000FTN Argentina |
|---|---|
| City population | 299,000 |