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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Argentina
# =481QS World University Rankings
69Postgraduate programs
5,000 USDTuition Fee/year
1306International students
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About Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Founded in 1958, with four campuses in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Paraná and Rosario, as well as an impressive 90,000 alumni network, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is considered one of the best universities in Latin America. The latest QS World University Rankings 2021 ranks Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 326th overall, second in Argentina and between the 10th in Latin America.
Recognized for its integral training, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina offers some of the best academic and professional preparation with a focus on innovative values. There are 4,300 talented academics, and 200 researchers developing innovative projects at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Among these innovative development projects is the highly praised Observatory of Argentine Social Debt, as well as the breakthrough Biomedical Research Institute affiliated with CONICET.
At Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, there are over 90 professional courses and bachelor's degrees available to study, as well as 180 PhDs, master’s programs and specializations in a range of subjects including:
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About Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Founded in 1958, with four campuses in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Paraná and Rosario, as well as an impressive 90,000 alumni network, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is considered one of the best universities in Latin America. The latest QS World University Rankings 2021 ranks Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 326th overall, second in Argentina and between the 10th in Latin America.
Recognized for its integral training, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina offers some of the best academic and professional preparation with a focus on innovative values. There are 4,300 talented academics, and 200 researchers developing innovative projects at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Among these innovative development projects is the highly praised Observatory of Argentine Social Debt, as well as the breakthrough Biomedical Research Institute affiliated with CONICET.
At Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, there are over 90 professional courses and bachelor's degrees available to study, as well as 180 PhDs, master’s programs and specializations in a range of subjects including:
Get social! Find the Universidad Católica Argentina on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Available programs
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MBA
PHD
The Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina offers 70 postgraduate programs, including:
Browse all courses here.
Postgraduate tuition fees vary depending on the subject and degree. Special funding for international students depends also depends on each faculty. Those who are UCA Alumni will be automatically considered for special discounts. To calculate how much you may need to pay, scroll down to the “Aranceles” section on each course page.
If you’re an international student who’s interested in studying a postgraduate program at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, the entry requirements include having a relevant degree in relation to the program which you wish to study at UCA, as well as having an interview with the course director.
To find out more about how to apply, visit the UCA website.
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Arts and Humanities (5)
Capital Market with Translation Practice
Master of Comparative Literatures
Master's Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Second and Foreign Language (ELSE)
Business and Management (5)
AVIRA People Insurance
Applied Behavioral Design
Bank Training Programme online
Blockchain and Cryptoactivos
Business Finance and Capital Market
CFA Exam Preparation Course
Cybersecurity in Finance 4.0
Digital Acceleration in the Financial Industry
Digital Disruption in Traditional Banking
Digital Marketing
Digital Talent
Diploma in Industry 4.0
Ethics and Compliance – Latam
Executive Programme Transfer Prices
Fintech and Digital Banking
INSURTECH
Innovation for a VUCA World
MEP Program - Strategic Management for SMEs
Management of Companies
Managerial Digital Transformation
MicroMaster of Professionalization of Family Businesses
Specialization in Business Translation in English Language
Tax Planning
Tools for the Management of Cooperatives and Mutuals
Engineering and Technology (5)
Certification in Lean Manufacturing Advanced - Toyota Production System
Safety and Hygiene
Software Engineering
Specialization in Hygiene and Safety at Work
Specialization in Logistics
Specialization in Security, Hygiene and Environmental Protection
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
GIS Tools Program for Agro
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Advanced Strategic Intelligence
Communication Program for Social Organizations
Diploma in Religious Tourism in a Cultural Key
Distance Teaching Postgraduate Degree in Education, Media and ICT
Emotional Education for new Leadership: Emotional and Social Tools for Social Transformation
Executive Program in Communication and International Security
Executive Program in Future of Work: Challenges and Challenges for Unions
Executive Program in Innovation Management for Education and Future Jobs
Executive Program in Legislative Analysis
Executive Program on Brazil
Executive Program on Contemporary China
Executive Program on the Russian Federation and the Eurasian Spacr
Human Leadership Program for Human Development
Image, Oratory and Political Speech
Inclusive, Effective and Affective Executive Management Leadership
Innovation in Teaching Practices in Situated and Possible Scenarios from a Competency Approach
International Seminar: Parliamentary Diplomacy
Management on Corporate Issues/ Matters
Master Applied Economics
Master in Audiovisual Communication
Master in Public Sector Management
Master in Sociology
Master in Visual Creation
Political and Social Leadership Program for Women
Poverty and Social Policy in Argentina Today
Project-based learning in the IEA Model
Universitarian Course on Natural Strategic Resources, Geopolitics and Development in Latin America
Full-Time MBA (1)
Business Administration (MBA)
Arts and Humanities (3)
PhD History
PhD in Arts (Letras)
PhD in Philosophy
Business and Management (3)
Phd Business Administration
Social Sciences and Management (3)
PhD Political Sciences
PhD Sociology
Phd Economics
University information
If you’re an international student who’s interested in studying at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, there are certain entry requirements which should be met. The main language of instruction at UCA is Spanish, so a Spanish proficiency exam (comprehension, oral and written) will be necessary for international students. You’ll also need to take an entrance exam, as well as have a notarized certificate of completion of studies which must be legalized by the educational authorities at the provincial, state or national level and should be translated (if applicable) by the Public Registrar and Legalized Translator before the Translators College.
For those looking to study a postgraduate program at UCA, you should have a relevant degree and will need to have an interview with the course director.
For more information about admissions, entry requirements and how to apply to UCA if you’re an international student, you should visit the UCA website.
General
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina has state-of-the-art facilities across its four campuses, including a teaching hospital, 21 highly equipped labs and a High-Tech pilot plant facility offer the perfect setting for unique academic projects . Its 6 libraries have more than 500,000 books, and it campuses hold 13 IT labs and 3 Gesell Domes. UCA also has multimedia areas, TV studios and radio stations that broadcast Radiofónicos en vivo, the digital radio station developed by our students and professors and two experimental farm sites of 10,000 acres for Agrarian Science students in Buenos Aires.
For those who have a passion for the arts and culture, the Cultural Center offers non-degree courses whilst the Arts Pavilion promotes renewed exhibitions. Students from the School of Music have full access to practice rooms, labs, the brand new recording studio, all types of instruments, and an orchestra
To encourage collaboration between academics, and offer international work experience opportunities for students, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina has signed more than 150 Cooperation Exchange Agreementswith universities around the world, and has more than 100 agreements with companies and corporations which provides a strong network for students to undertake professional internships.
The Social Commitment Service also aims to promote the participation in activities that pursue a service to the local community, whilst the Pastoral Institute organizes volunteering activities, such as hospital and hospice visits, retreats, or night charity walks, among others. In agreement with Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina’s School of Medicine, the British Hospital of Buenos Aires has been designated as the Teaching Hospital for the development of activities in the clinical and surgical cycles, along with eight highly equipped laboratories which offer a perfect setting for unique academic projects.
Student life
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is home to 24,000 students with a number of international students from surrounding countries, including Ecuador, Brazil and Colombia.
In the QS Latin America University Rankings 2019 for employer reputation, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is ranked second in Argentina, whilst the most QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019, places Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 251-300 in the world.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina is one of the top private universities in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is ranked #=481 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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