The National University of General San Martín ( es, Universidad Nacional de General San Martín, link=no, UNSAM) is an Argentine

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whose main campus is located in the city of

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. The university was established in 1992, when the executive approved law number 2409 passed by Congress after years of bills presented and demands for creation dating back to 1990. The university launched officially its regular teaching activities in 1994.

History

The creation of The National University of General San Martin was enabled by two trends: the first, following a tendency initiated in the 1970s, decentralization of the largest universities in Argentina; and the second, following the desire of the local community of San Martin to establish a university in its own territory. This tension forged the initial identity of the institution, promoting the capacities and meeting the local demands, and responding to the vacant areas in the Argentinian university system. The first academic activities of undergraduate and postgraduate students began in 1994. The university has as its aim and standard the following concepts and ideals: academic liberty and respect for the diversity of thought; team spirit for the continual improvement of the institution; social responsibility and service vocation; efficiency and transparency in management; and respect for other's work and respect for the work environment.

Campus

The main grounds of the university are located at ''Campus Miguelete'', a 8.5-hectare compound named after Miguelete railway station. A surface of 48,000 square meters is occupied by buildings as of 2013. The campus was built on the site of a former

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. Additional courses are imparted at the

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and

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headquarters, in

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. The

Instituto Sabato Sabato Institute of Technology ( es, Instituto de Tecnología Sabato) is an academic institution that belongs partially to the National University of General San Martín and partially to Argentina's National Atomic Energy Commission. It is nam ...

is a branch of this university.

Gallery

File:Campus Miguelete.jpg, View of campus File:UNSAM Rectorado.jpg, Rector's offices building File:Nanotecno acceso.jpg, Fundación Argentina de Nanotecnologia UNSAM headquarters File:UNSAM Campus Miguelete Escuela de Humanidades EHU.jpg, Hall at School of Humanities building File:Auditorio Tanque UNSAM.jpg, Auditorium built on a former water tank File:Carpa UNSAM.jpg, Circus tent

References

External links

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NU of SAM – official website
San Martin Educational institutions established in 1994 Universities in Buenos Aires Province 1994 establishments in Argentina {{Argentina-university-stub