Universidad Nacional de Córdoba Facultad de Ciencias Médicas

The UNC campus in Córdoba is a city within a city, blending historic 19th-century architecture with cutting-edge medical labs.

• Skills and Simulation Center: A modern facility for practicing clinical procedures using high-fidelity simulators before hospital entry.
• Anatomy Museum "Pedro Ara": A world-renowned museum containing iconic anatomical preparations (including the "Head of a Gaucho").
• Experimental Pathology Labs: Dedicated to cellular and molecular research.
• University Library (BMED): One of the largest medical libraries in the country, providing access to international digital journals.
• Pabellón Perú: The central administrative and academic heart of the Faculty of Medicine.
• Scientific Computation Unit: Used for health data analytics and epidemiological modeling.
• Sports Center (Ciudad Universitaria): Massive facilities for football, rugby, swimming, and athletics available to all students.
• Wi-Fi Network: High-speed internet throughout the campus and downtown university buildings.
• Student Service Center: Provides administrative support, mental health counseling, and residency guidance.
• Research Institutes: Includes centers for immunology, virology, and neurosciences.

UNC manages a vast network of "Escuelas" (School-Hospitals) that serve as the primary training grounds for students.

• Hospital Nacional de Clínicas: The faculty's flagship hospital, a historic and massive institution serving the central region of Argentina.
• Maternidad Nacional: The primary site for training in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Neonatology.
• Hospital de Niños de la Santísima Trinidad: A major pediatric teaching partner in the city.
• Hospital Córdoba: Used for high-complexity surgical and internal medicine rotations.
• Primary Care Network: Students rotate through municipal health centers to master the Atención Primaria de la Salud (APS) model.

As a national public university, the UNC is state-funded and free for undergraduate students.

Scholarship

• Becas UNC: Monthly stipends and material grants for students demonstrating financial need.
• Beca Comedor: Access to the University Dining Hall for highly subsidized (near-free) nutritious meals.
• National Progresar: Eligible domestic students can apply for government student stipends.
• Boleto Educativo Gratuito (BEG): A provincial benefit providing free public bus transport for all students.

• The Vibe: Córdoba is a historic, cultural city with a massive student population. It offers a mix of urban life and proximity to the beautiful Sierras de Córdoba (mountains) for weekend trips.
• Connectivity:
• Bus: Dozens of lines connect the city center to the Ciudad Universitaria.
• Walkability: Most medical buildings are within walking distance of the major student housing districts.
• Safety: Nueva Córdoba is generally safe and active 24/7, though standard city caution is advised in less-populated campus areas at night.

• Accommodation: UNC does not provide on-campus dorms. Most students live in Nueva Córdoba, a vibrant neighborhood bordering the campus filled with thousands of student apartments.
• University Dining (Comedor): Located in the Ciudad Universitaria, offering high-quality daily menus at symbolic prices.
• Vibe: Highly social and political. Córdoba is known as "La Docta" because of its deep university roots and lively nightlife.
• HIV Testing Center: A free and confidential service for the university community.

• "La Docta" Identity: Studying at UNC carries immense prestige; it is the oldest university in Argentina and the fourth oldest in the Americas.
• Admission Timeline: The Academic Calendar specifies that enrollment usually opens in late October, with the introductory cycle running in early.
• Student Activism: The university is the birthplace of the 1918 University Reform, which established the model of public, autonomous, and free education in Latin America.
• International Environment: Due to its free status and high reputation, it hosts a large population of students from across South America and Europe.