121 Best Public Universities in Argentina

Universidad de Buenos Aires tops our list of 121 Public universities in Argentina at #84 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Universidad Nacional de La Plata (QS World #458) and Universidad Católica Argentina Santa Maria de los Buenos Aires (QS World #514).

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25Ranked

#25 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia "San Juan Bosco"

Public University · 0 courses

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#25 in Argentina · by research impact

105,037 citations · h-index 112

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26Ranked

#26 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de Misiones

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#26 in Argentina · by research impact

98,998 citations · h-index 104

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27Ranked

#27 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de La Pampa

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#27 in Argentina · by research impact

95,038 citations · h-index 99

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28Ranked

#28 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de Río Negro

Public University · 0 courses

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2,000Students

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#28 in Argentina · by research impact

86,955 citations · h-index 107

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29Ranked

#29 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad de Mendoza

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#29 in Argentina · by research impact

77,501 citations · h-index 102

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30Ranked

#30 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero

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#30 in Argentina · by research impact

72,912 citations · h-index 102

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31Ranked

#31 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Torcuato di Tella

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#31 in Argentina · by research impact

72,785 citations · h-index 126

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32Ranked

#32 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Católica de Córdoba

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#32 in Argentina · by research impact

70,770 citations · h-index 103

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33Ranked

#33 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad del Salvador

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#33 in Argentina · by research impact

67,274 citations · h-index 122

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34Ranked

#34 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de Luján

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#34 in Argentina · by research impact

60,956 citations · h-index 83

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35Ranked

#35 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad de San Andrés

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#35 in Argentina · by research impact

59,232 citations · h-index 104

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36Ranked

#36 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional del Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur

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#36 in Argentina · by research impact

58,303 citations · h-index 88

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37Ranked

#37 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos

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#37 in Argentina · by research impact

58,153 citations · h-index 82

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38Ranked

#38 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Argentina de la Empresa

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#38 in Argentina · by research impact

57,260 citations · h-index 86

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39Ranked

#39 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de Jujuy

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#39 in Argentina · by research impact

53,191 citations · h-index 87

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40Ranked

#40 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Maimónides

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#40 in Argentina · by research impact

45,643 citations · h-index 74

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41Ranked

#41 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral

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#41 in Argentina · by research impact

41,609 citations · h-index 82

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42Ranked

#42 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento

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#42 in Argentina · by research impact

38,609 citations · h-index 72

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43Ranked

#43 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de La Rioja

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#43 in Argentina · by research impact

28,283 citations · h-index 54

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44Ranked

#44 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Hospital Italiano

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#44 in Argentina · by research impact

27,004 citations · h-index 73

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45Ranked

#45 in Argentina Argentina

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

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#45 in Argentina · by research impact

26,541 citations · h-index 68

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46Ranked

#46 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Abierta Interamericana

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#46 in Argentina · by research impact

26,346 citations · h-index 61

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47Ranked

#47 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad Nacional de Catamarca

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#47 in Argentina · by research impact

23,424 citations · h-index 71

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48Ranked

#48 in Argentina Argentina

Universidad de Morón

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#48 in Argentina · by research impact

22,907 citations · h-index 69

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #84 (Universidad de Buenos Aires) to #514 (Universidad Católica Argentina Santa Maria de los Buenos Aires); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universidad de Buenos Aires is cited most (5,721,492 citations). 28 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

121 are public and 0 private (100% public). Universidad Nacional de Río Negro is the largest, with 2,000 students.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public in Argentina?

Universidad de Buenos Aires (QS World #84), Universidad Nacional de La Plata (QS World #458) and Universidad Católica Argentina Santa Maria de los Buenos Aires (QS World #514) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public in Argentina?

121 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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