The University of Mendoza (

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: ''Universidad de Mendoza'', UM) is an Argentine

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in the city of Mendoza with a branch in the city of San Rafael.

History

The University of Mendoza was established on December 22, 1959. The university is the oldest and biggest private non-profit institution in the region of Cuyo.

Schools

School of Design, Architecture and Urban Design

*Architecture and Urban Design (R.I.B.A. Accredited Program) *Interior Architecture *Graphic Design *Fashion Design The Department of Architecture has a RIBA/CONEAU-accredited five-year, full-time course of studies in architecture leading to the UM Intermediate Examination (RIBA Part 1) and UM Final Examination (RIBA Part 2).

School of Engineering

*Computer Hardware Engineering *Computer Software Engineering *Industrial Engineering *Informatics Engineering *Electronics Engineering *Bioengineering

School of Law

*Law *Notary

School of Medicine

*Medicine *Nursing *Anesthesiology *Clinical Pathology *Surgery *Haematology *Radiology

School of Dentistry

*Dentistry

School of Psychology

*Psychology

School of Economic Sciences

*Accountancy *Business Administration

Academic reputation

The University of Mendoza has earned recognition for quality in

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and

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Notable people

* Noemí Goytia (born 1936), architect, professor Universities in Mendoza Province Buildings and structures in Mendoza, Argentina Educational institutions established in 1939 Mendoza Forestry education 1939 establishments in Argentina {{Argentina-university-stub