Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina

Argentina · Higher Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina "Santa María de los Buenos Aires" (UCA) is a private university located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional campuses in Rosario, Paraná, Mendoza, and Pergamino. Founded in 1958, it was granted pontifical status by the Holy See in 1960 and operates under the grand chancellorship of the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. UCA is recognized by the Argentine National Government and offers a wide range of academic programs, including over 90 undergraduate courses and around 180 graduate programs across various fields such as business, humanities, and biomedicine. The university emphasizes an integrated education that combines scientific rigor with humanistic and Christian values. UCA is also known for its research initiatives, focusing on human development, poverty, and climate change, and is committed to social responsibility, particularly towards vulnerable communities. With a diverse student body that includes a significant number of international students, UCA provides programs for cultural immersion and language courses, primarily in Spanish, with some offerings in English.