Quilmes National University
Description
Quilmes National University is an Argentine public institution of higher level that was founded in 1989 with headquarters in the Buenos Aires municipality of Quilmes. QNU is a pioneer in Latin America in terms of non-face-to-face education. It is characterized by its focus on the training of professionals in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, with a strong emphasis on university extension and applied research. Its academic offering includes 45 degree courses in face-to-face mode and 34 in virtual mode. It also has postgraduate training through Specializations, Master\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s degrees and Doctorate programs. Among other areas of academic development, it is a regional reference in topics related to the social and solidarity economy and has developed unique social incubation strategies. Built on the ruins of a textile factory, QNU is an inclusive and accessible space for more than 45,000 students and many of them are the first generation of university students in their family.
SECTOR
Education
Country
Argentina
SDG
01 - No Poverty, 04 - Quality Education, 05 - Gender Equality, 08 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10 - Reduced Inequalities, 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Organization Type
Academia / Think Tank
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