Universidad Nacional de las Artes

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The Universidad Nacional de las Artes (UNA) is Argentina's leading public university dedicated exclusively to the arts, offering a comprehensive education across a wide spectrum of artistic disciplines. It is best known for its strong programs in visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and film, fostering artistic talent and critical thinking within Buenos Aires' vibrant cultural scene. For international students, UNA welcomes exchange participants and provides support through its International Relations Office, assisting with academic and administrative integration, though primary instruction is in Spanish. While there are no dedicated English-taught programs, the university's rich artistic environment is highly appealing. A distinctive characteristic is its decentralized structure, with specialized departments and institutes spread across various locations in the city, creating a dynamic and immersive artistic environment.

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The National University of the Arts (Spanish: Universidad Nacional de las Artes) is an arts and research public university located in Buenos Aires, formerly known as IUNA - Instituto Universitario Nacional del Arte, is an Argentine university established in 1993 as a Collegiate University, based on the previous amalgamation in 1985 at the return to the Argentine democracy of the Arts Education Institutes of the City of Buenos Aires under the DNEA (Dirección Nacional de Educación Artística), National Directorate of Artistic Education and degrees accreditation by the University of Buenos Aires, of the incorporation of various national institutions dedicated to the teaching of fine arts, performing arts, and formation of Arts Educators, then renamed in 2014 under the name UNA Universidad Nacional de las Artes, Argentina (English: National University of the Arts, of Argentina).

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