Universidad Nacional de Quilmes

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Universidad Nacional de Quilmes (UNQ) is a public university in Argentina, renowned for its innovative approach to higher education, particularly its pioneering role in virtual education and distance learning within the country. Academically, UNQ is strong in social sciences, humanities, and applied sciences, with notable programs in Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Social Communication, and Nursing. For international students, UNQ's International Relations Office facilitates various exchange programs and provides support, including Spanish language courses for foreigners. While most instruction is in Spanish, the university actively participates in international mobility initiatives, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Its distinctive commitment to local development and social inclusion, combined with its advanced virtual campus, offers a unique and modern educational experience.

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The National University of Quilmes (Spanish: Universidad Nacional de Quilmes, UNQui) is an Argentine national university and the most important one in the Quilmes area. The National University of Quilmes was founded on October 23, 1989. Located in Bernal (Quilmes County), it serves the Southern Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, home to three million people and 20% of the country's industrial establishments. The UNQ has over thirty thousand students, distributed among its undergraduate courses and graduate courses of study. The university maintains 18 undergraduate programs (including seven through its virtual university program established in 1998), as well as four master's degree programs and two doctorates (Applied Sciences and Social Sciences). The university's stated mission is to teach in an environment of equality and diversity. Its essential functions are teaching, research, extension courses, human resources formation, technological development, productive innovation and culture promotion. The institution operates through a departmental structure. The Social Sciences and the Science and Technology Departments, along with the...

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