Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina: Statistics

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#2151 of 14,131 In the World
#120 of 1,756 In Latin America
#12 of 127 In Argentina
#3 of 40 In Buenos Aires
#991 of 1,021 For Human Rights Law
Top50% For 16 other topics
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
50%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
uca.edu.ar
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) or equivalent and competitive entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December

We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina has published 5,212 scientific papers with 34,645 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
5,212
Citations
34,645

Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,000 / 12,228
Philosophy
3,437 / 8,707
Political Science
1,860 / 5,241
Biology
1,475 / 25,799
Medicine
1,335 / 20,667
Environmental Science
1,252 / 9,292
Computer Science
1,170 / 17,201
Law
1,081 / 4,284
Psychology
986 / 15,844
Geography and Cartography
936 / 5,220
Sociology
933 / 4,916
Chemistry
870 / 20,549
Engineering
848 / 10,894
Physics
778 / 11,164
Biochemistry
660 / 16,990
History
649 / 2,836
Genetics
630 / 14,667
Pathology
601 / 10,023
Art & Design
556 / 3,710
Linguistics
556 / 3,003
Geology
537 / 5,640
Neuroscience
528 / 12,850
Archaeology
478 / 2,499
Economics
453 / 3,012
Business
447 / 4,023
Psychiatry
432 / 7,055
Mathematics
418 / 4,227
Quantum and Particle physics
406 / 4,261
Organic Chemistry
374 / 8,771
Statistics
346 / 3,714
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
326 / 596
Ecology
318 / 3,449
Paleontology
311 / 3,829
Social Psychology
298 / 2,429
Literature
256 / 653
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
245 / 1,745
Demography
228 / 2,420
Surgery
224 / 2,837
Public Health
223 / 1,988
Development Studies
197 / 1,108

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 2 4
1993 4 6
1994 9 5
1995 7 12
1996 5 9
1997 13 14
1998 7 18
1999 4 33
2000 6 42
2001 7 27
2002 17 43
2003 16 74
2004 22 63
2005 43 62
2006 63 77
2007 53 127
2008 67 140
2009 95 212
2010 132 327
2011 142 485
2012 166 663
2013 202 830
2014 223 1059
2015 236 1174
2016 293 1375
2017 326 1571
2018 379 1972
2019 447 2366
2020 547 3191
2021 545 4139
2022 389 4372
2023 389 4773
2024 287 4976
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

Licenciatura Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Canon Law, Conducting, Education, Educational Administration, English, Environmental Studies, History, Hygiene, Industrial Chemistry, International Studies, Journalism, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Systems Analysis
Especialización Administrative Law, Cardiology, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Studies, Labour Law, Nephrology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Periodontics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Respiratory Therapy, Software Engineering, Sports Medicine, Stomatology, Surgery
Maestría Biomedicine, Business Administration, Civil Law, Communication Studies, Economics, Environmental Engineering, Labour Law, Sociology
Doctorado Biomedicine, Business Administration, Canon Law, Economics, Educational Psychology, History, Law, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Theology

Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina alumni

  1. Mauricio Macri

    Mauricio Macri
    Born in
    Argentina Flag Argentina
    Years
    1959-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    civil engineerpoliticianbusinesspersonsports executive
    Biography

    Mauricio Macri is an Argentine businessman and politician who served as President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019. He has been the leader of the Republican Proposal (PRO) party since its founding in 2005. He previously served as Chief of Government of Buenos Aires from 2007 to 2015, and was a member of the Chamber of Deputies representing Buenos Aires from 2005 to 2007. Ideologically, he identifies himself as a liberal conservative on the Argentine centre-right.

  2. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands

    Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
    Born in
    Argentina Flag Argentina
    Years
    1971-.. (age 54)
    Enrolled in the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina
    In 1995 graduated with bachelor's degree in economics
    Occupations
    economistconsortteacher
    Biography

    Máxima is Queen of the Netherlands as the wife of King Willem-Alexander.

  3. María Eugenia Vidal

    María Eugenia Vidal
    Born in
    Argentina Flag Argentina
    Years
    1973-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    María Eugenia Vidal is an Argentine politician who served as Governor of the Buenos Aires Province, being the first woman in the office, and the first non-Peronist since 1987. A member of Republican Proposal (PRO), she previously served as Social Development minister of the City of Buenos Aires, and in 2011 she was elected deputy mayor of the city under Mauricio Macri. Since 2021, she has been a National Deputy for the Juntos por el Cambio coalition.

  4. Guillermo Esteban Coppola

    Guillermo Esteban Coppola
    Born in
    Argentina Flag Argentina
    Years
    1949-.. (age 76)
    Occupations
    businessperson
    Biography

    Guillermo Coppola is an Argentine businessman. He was born in Buenos Aires in 1948. He worked as the agent of over two hundred football players, and eventually became the agent of Diego Maradona. His relation with Maradona turned him into a famous television personality. He is the TV host of "Yo, Guillermo" in Canal 5 Noticias. He wrote an autobiography, "Guillote", published by Planeta, that became a best-seller in just 2 weeks.

All 49 notable alumni

Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina faculties and divisions

Faculty : Agriculture Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Food Technology
Faculty : Arts and Music Conducting, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology
Faculty : Canon Law Canon Law
Faculty : Chemistry and Engineering Chemistry, Engineering
Faculty : Economics (Mendoza Campus) Accountancy, Business Administration, Safety Engineering, Systems Analysis
Faculty : Economics (Rosario Campus) Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics
Faculty : Humanities and Education Arts and Humanities, Education
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Law and Social Sciences Arts and Humanities, Education, History, Law, Social Sciences
Faculty : Medical Sciences Health Sciences, Medicine
Faculty : Philosophy and Letters English, History, Literature, Philosophy, Translation and Interpretation
Faculty : Physics, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Industrial Engineering
Faculty : Psychology and Educational Sciences Education, Educational Psychology, Psychology
Faculty : Social Sciences and Economics Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Sociology
Faculty : Teresa de Ávila (Paraná Campus) Arts and Humanities, History, Library Science, Philosophy, Psychology
Faculty : Theology Theology
Institute : Bioethics Biology, Ethics
Institute : Marriage and Family Studies Family Studies
Institute : Political Science and International Relations International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences
Institute : Social Communication, Journalism and Advertising Advertising and Publicity, Communication Arts, Journalism
Institute : Social Communication, Journalism and Publicity Advertising and Publicity, Communication Studies, Journalism
Institute : Spirituality and Pastoral Activities Pastoral Studies

General information

Alternative names UCA
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Founded 1958
Accreditation Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology. National Commission for University Evaluation and Accreditation (CONEAU)

Location and contacts

Address Edificio Santa María de los Buenos Aires Avenida Alicia Moreau de Justo 1300
Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, C1107AAZ
Argentina
City population 3,122,000

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