National University of La Plata

🇦🇷 Argentina 4-Year University

Global #464 Argentina #2

Campus of National University of La Plata

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Institution Info

Founded: 1897
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 98,954 students
Faculty: 10 900
Website: https://unlp.edu.ar/

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National University of La Plata is a higher education institution in Argentina, founded in 1897. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is one of the top 3 universities in Argentina. The university has approximately 99K students, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Top 30 Universities in South America.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1776 · Ranked	22,73
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #464 · Ranked	84,77

Research Output via OpenAlex

387

h-index

2,401,111

Citations

65,157

Publications

49,300

i10-index

1,48

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global C-Tier (World 301-500) Top 30 Universities in South America Top 15 Universities in Argentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is National University of La Plata's global ranking?

National University of La Plata is ranked #464 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Argentina, it holds the #2 position.

When was National University of La Plata founded?

National University of La Plata was founded in 1897, making it 129 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Argentina.

How many students attend National University of La Plata?

National University of La Plata has a student body of approximately 98,954 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 9:1.

What is National University of La Plata's research output?

National University of La Plata has produced 65,157 research publications with 2,401,111 total citations and an h-index of 387, according to OpenAlex data.