Universidad Nacional de Cuyo

The National University of Cuyo (UNCUYO) is the largest higher education institution in the Cuyo region of Argentina, recognized for its academic excellence, strategic development, and commitment to innovation. As a leading center for education and research, UNCUYO offers a diverse range of academic programs and institutional services through its various Academic Units and Institutes. The UNCuyo assumes education as a public, free and secular good, as a human right and a State’s obligation. It aims to the construction of citizenship through the training of artists, teachers, scientists, professionals so as to contribute to a fairer society. It produces, develops, adapts and exchanges knowledge, practice, technology based on social needs. It develops its main activities with inclusion, excellence and propriety. The main goal of the National University of Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina, is the development and dissemination of cultural expressions through academic teaching, scientific research, technical and professional training, and the promotion of ethic and esthetic values. UNCuyo’s main strengths are: Research: UNCUYO strongly promotes the development of research work, scientific, technological and artistic production and communication targeted to relevant social and scientific problems, maximizing research quality and relevance. Continuing Education: The University carries out activities that foster a space for dialogue and socio-cultural interaction in which knowledge is recreated and modified in its articulation with society. Innovation Area: Liaison: As a higher education institution, it also deals with the creation and strengthening of liaisons which engage public and private stakeholders with the participation of the entire academic community. Socio-territorial projects: The University finances initiatives that promote university social commitment and contribute to the social and academic inclusion of socially vulnerable sectors through actions that contribute to improving the situation of these sectors. International Relations: UNCuyo aims to become a global university that promotes values and international competences in the educational community. To this effect, we work on mobility programs for students, teachers and staff; international research projects; international seminars; internationalization programs at home;double-diploma programmes, among others.