Universidad Nacional de la Plata Facultad de Ciencias Médicas

The UNLP medical campus blends historic buildings with high-tech modern facilities.

• Skills and Competencies Lab: A specialized center with mannequins and hospital equipment for hands-on simulation training.
• Telemedicine & Distance Education Center: Uses modern technology for remote lectures and international conferences.
• Anatomy & Histology Labs: Traditional and digital facilities for the study of human structure.
• Major Research Centers: Home to three high-impact institutes (INIBIOLP, CENEXA, CIC) for biochemistry and cardiovascular science.
• Pabellón Perú: A historic administrative and academic hub within the "Bosque" (The Forest) area of La Plata.
• Digital Library: Provides access to the university's massive repository of medical journals and scientific publications.
• Multimedia Smart Classrooms: Equipped for hybrid learning models and large-capacity lectures.
• University Sports Center: Extensive facilities for rugby, football, and other sports shared with the wider UNLP community.
• Student Welfare Office: Handles scholarships, mental health support, and residency guidance.
• Student Dining Halls: Subsidized university canteens located strategically around the campus.

UNLP utilizes the extensive public hospital network of the Province of Buenos Aires.

• Hospital de Clínicas "José de San Martín" (Partnerships): Used for advanced rotations.
• Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos (HIGA) San Martín: A primary teaching site for internal medicine and trauma.
• Hospital de Niños "Sor María Ludovica": A national benchmark for pediatric training and rotations.
• Maternidad "Sarda" & Local Centers: Rotations in obstetrics and primary health care (APS) across the city.
• Final Mandatory Internship (PFO): The 6th year is a practical clinical cycle in various medical specialties throughout the provincial network.

As a national public university, undergraduate education is entirely free for both domestic and international students.

Scholarship

• Becas UNLP: Includes aid for dining, transportation, and specialized material grants.
• Boleto Estudiantil: Subsidized or free public transport for students within the province.
• National Progresar: Eligible domestic students can apply for the national government stipend.
• PILA & Exchange Programs: Offers international mobility for senior students to study in Latin America and Europe.

• The Vibe: La Plata is a planned city with a unique grid of diagonals and squares every six blocks, offering a green and organized urban environment.
• Connectivity:
• Train: The Roca Line connects La Plata to Buenos Aires in approx. 80 minutes.
• Bus: Efficient local transport ("Colectivos") serves all faculties and residential areas.
• Safety: Generally safe for students, though standard urban caution is advised around the "Bosque" park area at night.

• Accommodation: No on-campus dorms. Students live in shared "Pensiones" or apartments in the city center, known for its youthful, academic atmosphere.
• Vibe: Highly active and politically engaged. La Plata is a "University City" where student life revolves around the public parks and libraries.
• Dining (Comedor): The Comedor Universitario provides healthy, low-cost meals for the entire student community.
• Orientation : The mandatory Curso de Ingreso begins on February, consisting of 8 encounters focused on "Health, Society, and Education."

• Foreign Students: Must present an apostilled high school diploma and a Spanish Level B2 certificate (CELU, SIELE, or CertEA) if their native language is not Spanish.
• Attendance: To pass the entrance course, an 80% attendance rate is mandatory.
• Vaccination: All students must submit proof of vaccination (Hepatitis B, Triple Viral, etc.) by August.