National University of Tucuman: Statistics

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#2026 of 14,131 In the World
#112 of 1,756 In Latin America
#11 of 127 In Argentina
#1 of 3 In San Miguel de Tucuman
#420 of 3,690 For Nutrition and Food Science
Top50% For 59 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.unt.edu.ar
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
54%*

* The National University of Tucuman 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato). Foreign qualifications are recognized if covered by formal international agreements
Academic CalendarFebruary to December

Research profile

National University of Tucuman has published 8,858 scientific papers with 125,351 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geology, Biochemistry, Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Genetics.

Publications
8,858
Citations
125,351

National University of Tucuman majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
5,514 / 110,860
Environmental Science
5,150 / 93,792
Chemistry
4,436 / 93,184
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,806 / 32,298
Geology
3,241 / 70,068
Biochemistry
2,978 / 70,545
Engineering
2,861 / 54,060
Organic Chemistry
2,832 / 63,879
Physics
2,704 / 47,003
Genetics
2,689 / 62,427
Medicine
2,679 / 47,829
Paleontology
2,621 / 57,715
Philosophy
2,614 / 10,082
Ecology
2,444 / 49,668
Geography and Cartography
2,230 / 34,152
Botany
1,973 / 39,001
Quantum and Particle physics
1,682 / 27,285
Materials Science
1,409 / 26,416
Computer Science
1,218 / 16,974
Nutrition and Food Science
1,154 / 35,493
Political Science
1,030 / 5,594
History
952 / 15,739
Pathology
951 / 18,036
Microbiology
894 / 27,914
Archaeology
875 / 15,501
Optical Engineering
835 / 14,639
Sociology
803 / 10,622
Zoology
791 / 10,981
Agricultural Science
678 / 19,627
Physical chemistry
666 / 12,320
Horticulture
655 / 10,731
Psychology
640 / 7,719
Immunology
638 / 17,133
Anatomy and Physiology
613 / 8,710
Metallurgical Engineering
604 / 11,266
Astrophysics and Astronomy
565 / 9,330
Earth science and Geophysics
555 / 8,277
Law
497 / 5,230
Oceanography
495 / 12,613
Mathematics
491 / 7,624

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 40 158
1992 72 169
1993 59 172
1994 56 181
1995 91 270
1996 88 300
1997 83 264
1998 102 399
1999 131 414
2000 112 505
2001 165 545
2002 157 827
2003 155 940
2004 203 1194
2005 218 1534
2006 213 1688
2007 238 2080
2008 218 2288
2009 304 2965
2010 332 3304
2011 332 3954
2012 347 4677
2013 369 5368
2014 325 5899
2015 376 6259
2016 384 6047
2017 377 6541
2018 443 7335
2019 411 8365
2020 525 10677
2021 504 11814
2022 415 12157
2023 388 11810
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for National University of Tucuman 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 Tuition Cost (per year)
Undergraduate ARS 10,000
Graduate ARS 15,000
Doctorate ARS 20,000

The currency used in Argentina is Argentine Peso (ARS).

Programs and Degrees

Licenciatura Administration, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, French, Geography, Geology, History, Industrial Engineering, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Midwifery, Music, Nursing, Painting and Drawing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Sculpture, Social Sciences, Social Work, Surveying and Mapping, Theatre, Visual Arts
Especialización Spanish, Tourism
Maestría Arts and Humanities, Education, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Doctorado Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Dentistry, Design, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Medicine, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics

National University of Tucuman alumni

  1. César Pelli

    César Pelli
    Born in
    Argentina Flag Argentina
    Years
    1926-2019 (aged 93)
    Enrolled in the National University of Tucuman
    In 1948 studied architecture
    Occupations
    university teacherentrepreneurarchitect
    Biography

    César Pelli was an Argentine-American architect who designed some of the world's tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. Two of his most notable buildings are the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur and the World Financial Center in New York City. The American Institute of Architects named him one of the ten most influential living American architects in 1991 and awarded him the AIA Gold Medal in 1995. In 2008, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat presented him with The Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award.

  2. Cristina Perez

    Cristina Perez
    Born in
    Argentina Flag Argentina
    Years
    1973-.. (age 51)
    Enrolled in the National University of Tucuman
    1991-1992 graduated with not completed
    Occupations
    actorjournalistwriter
    Biography

    Cristina Pérez is an Argentine television news journalist. Since 2002, she has worked alongside Rodolfo Barilli, as news anchor of Telefe's Telefe Noticias a las 20 ("Telefe News at 8 PM").

  3. Juan Manzur

    Juan Manzur
    Born in
    Argentina Flag Argentina
    Years
    1969-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    politiciansurgeon
    Biography

    Juan Luis Manzur is an Argentine surgeon and politician currently serving as a National Senator for Tucumán Province. A member of the Justicialist Party, he previously served as Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers from 2021 to 2023, under President Alberto Fernández. He previously served as Minister of Health of Argentina from 2009 to 2015, and as Governor of Tucumán from 2015 to 2021.

  4. Tomás Eloy Martínez

    Tomás Eloy Martínez
    Born in
    Argentina Flag Argentina
    Years
    1934-2010 (aged 76)
    Occupations
    journalistwriterscreenwriteruniversity teacher
    Biography

    Tomás Eloy Martínez was an Argentine journalist and writer.

All 17 notable alumni

National University of Tucuman faculties and divisions

Faculty : Agronomy and Animal Husbandry Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science
Faculty : Architecture and Town Planning Architecture, Town Planning
Faculty : Arts Arts and Humanities, Dance, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing, Theatre, Visual Arts
Faculty : Biochemistry, Chemistry and Pharmacy Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy
Faculty : Dentistry Dentistry
Faculty : Economics Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics
Faculty : Exact Sciences and Technology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics, Technology
Faculty : Law and Social Sciences Law, Social Sciences
Faculty : Medicine Medicine
Faculty : Natural Sciences Archaeology, Biology, Geology, Natural Sciences
Faculty : Philosophy and Letters Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Educational Sciences, Geography, History, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics
Faculty : Physical Education Physical Education
Faculty : Psychology Psychology
Institute : Music Music
School : Cinema, Video and Television Cinema and Television, Video
School : Nursing Nursing

General information

Alternative names UNT
National University of Tucumán
Universidad Nacional de Tucumán
Founded 1914
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology
Motto Pedes in Terra ad Sidera Visus
Feets on the ground and sight to the universe

Location and contacts

Address Ayacucho 491
San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, T4000INI
Argentina
City population 606,000

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