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The University of Cordoba (Universidad de Cรณrdoba in Spanish or UCO) dates back to the Andalusian regionโ€™s Moorish roots.

It started off as the Universidad Libre de Cรณrdoba (the Free University) in 1868, made up of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of the Law. However, it was eventually replaced by the University of Cordoba and was chartered in 1972.

It now offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies with a focus on humanities, health sciences and physical sciences. Renowned for its natural and health sciences courses especially, it offers degrees in nursing and medicine that are closely tied with the Reina Sofia University Hospital.

There are three main campus sites: the Humanities and Legal and Social Sciences Campus, which is integrated in the urban centre; the Health Sciences Campus, in the west of the city; and the Agrifood, Science and Technology campus of Rabanales, in the east of the city.

UCO also includes Polytechnic School of Bรฉlmez, located 70km from Cรณrdoba, where mining, engineering and public works and technical engineering degrees are offered.

UCO has several research centres including the Andalusian Experimental Centre of Animal Health, the Veterinary Clinic Hospital, the Royal Botanic Garden of Cordoba, the Andalusian Inter-University Institute of Criminology and the Andalusian Centre of Apiculture.

The library has an extensive collection of more than 300,000 volumes of reference materials. Sports facilities include basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pools, fitness centres and professional-quality stables and bullring, which is mostly used by the University Riding Club.

University ranking. National University of Cรณrdoba is one of the leading universities of Argentina. National University of Cรณrdoba is among the oldest and the most prestigious universities of Argentina. National University of Cรณrdoba is in the top 5% according to the international rankings. The university is in the top 300 in education quality. According to surveys the university has a high standing among employers.

Application process and the cost of tuition. The students must pass examinations in order to get admitted to the university. The academic year is traditionally consists of two semesters. UNC has affordable bachelorโ€™s programs that cost less than 1,000 USD/year. In order to obtain a masterโ€™s degree the student must spend about 1,000 USD per year. Not everyone can study full time, so National University of Cรณrdoba offers such students a wide range of online programs. 

COURSES (UNDERGRADUATE – POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES)

From this section you can access the entire academic offering of the University of Cordoba including first degree programmes, postgraduate programmes of study, summer courses and further information of interest.

Agrifood, Science and Technical DivisionHumanities and Legal and Social Sciences DivisionHealth Sciences Division
Degree in Veterinary ScienceDegree in English StudiesDegree in Medicine
Degree in Food Science and TechnologyDegree in Spanish PhilologyDegree in Nursing
Degree in BiologyDegree in HistoryDegree in Physiotherapy
Degree in BiochemistryDegree in Art HistoryDegree in Psychology
Degree in ChemistryDegree in Translation and InterpretationDegree in Veterinary ScienceDegree in Veterinary Science
Degree in Environmental ScienceDegree in Law 
Degree in PhysicsDegree in Business Administration and Management 
Degree in Agrifood Engineering and the Rural EnvironmentDegree in Cultural Management 
Degree in Forest EngineeringDegree in Early Childhood Education 
Degree in OenologyDegree in Primary Education 
Degree in Computer EngineeringDegree in Social Education 
Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Labour Relations and Human Resources 
Degree in Industrial Electronic EngineeringDegree in Tourism 
Degree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Psychology 
Degree in Civil EngineeringDegree in Film and CultureDegree in Film and Culture 
Degree in Energy and Mining Resources Engineering 

The composition of the university. National University of Cรณrdoba is among the largest universities that educates more then 97 thousand students. Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. The ratio of foreign students at UNC is 1% of all students. More than 4 thousand teachers are employed by the university. During studies the students have the opportunity to participate in the international exchange programs.

Affiliated Institutions of Secondary Education

  • Our Lady of Monserrat College
  • Manuel Belgrano School of Business

Other affiliated institutions

  • Faculty of LanguagesAstronomical Observatory of Cรณrdoba (OAC)
  • National Clinical Hospital
  • National Maternity
  • Dental Clinic
  • Blood Laboratory
  • Museum of Paleontology and Anthropology
  • Academy of Sciences
  • Center for Advanced Studies
  • Instituto de Astronomรญa Teรณrica y Experimental (IATE)

Full degree admission

Undergraduate admission

Universidad Nacional de Cรณrdoba (UNC) offers undergraduate courses in most areas of knowledge, on a non-fee-paying basis and with programs ranging around five years on average.

There are two international student standings: within quota and beyond quota. While the former is applied at the Argentine embassy or consulate in the studentโ€™s own country, the latter is requested at our university. Each international student standing has its own requisites and reach.

Additionally, Universidad Nacional de Cรณrdoba offers graduate diplomas and graduate programs at M.A. and PhD diverse fields of knowledge with the purpose of qualifying professionals for teaching, research and scientific and technological development.


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