Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

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Located in Córdoba, Argentina, the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba is the oldest university in the country and is widely renowned for its rigorous academic programs in law, humanities, medical sciences, and engineering. As a historic public institution, it does not charge tuition for undergraduate studies, making it an economically accessible destination for ambitious international scholars. The university boasts a vibrant international community supported by its central International Relations Office, which facilitates incoming student exchanges, cultural orientation, and housing assistance. While the primary language of instruction is Spanish, the campus environment provides an immersive linguistic and cultural experience alongside robust student societies and academic clubs. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its sprawling historic campus, known as the *Manzana Jesuítica* (Jesuit Block), which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its profound historical and architectural significance.

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The National University of Córdoba (Spanish: Universidad Nacional de Córdoba) is a public university located in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. Founded in 1613, the university is the oldest in Argentina, the third oldest university of the Americas, with the first university being the National University of San Marcos (Peru, 1551) and the second one, Saint Thomas Aquinas University (Colombia, 1580). Since the early 20th century it has been the second largest university in the country (after the University of Buenos Aires) in terms of the number of students, faculty, and academic programs. As the location of the first university founded in the land that is now Argentina, Córdoba has earned the nickname La Docta (roughly translated, "The Wise"). The National University of Córdoba is financially supported by Argentinian taxpayers, but - like all Argentine national universities - it is autonomous. This means it has the autonomy to manage its own budgets, elect its own administration, and dictate its own regulations. Similar to that of most public universities in Argentina, admission to undergraduate study at the University...

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