Look beyond the university name
The National University of La Plata is a national public research university located in the city of La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It has over 90,000 regular students, 10,000 teaching staff, 17 departments and 106 available degrees.
| Location | La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 90,258 |
| Total citations | 2,985,227 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Universidad Nacional de La Plata?
Universidad Nacional de La Plata offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Argentine historical studies, Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, Hemiptera Insect Studies, Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at Universidad Nacional de La Plata
According to OpenAlex, Universidad Nacional de La Plata has 90,258 indexed research works with 2,985,227 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- E. Marcelo Arnal — 5,993 citations
- R. Morras — 5,993 citations
- F. Anghinolfi — 4,135 citations
- Esteban Bajaja — 3,735 citations
- W. G. L. Pöppel — 3,735 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
Official source: Official website ↗
Who leads Universidad Nacional de La Plata?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Universidad Nacional de La Plata is located in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Official website: https://unlp.edu.ar ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was Universidad Nacional de La Plata founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.