The University of Palermo (Spanish: Universidad de Palermo, abbreviated as UP) is a private university in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It has several buildings located in different parts of the city. The university offers several educational programs, including a double degree in Management awarded along with the London School of Economics.
Universidad de Palermo | |
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1986 |
Academic affiliations | ISEP, UNESCO, IEEE |
| Rector | Ricardo H. Popovsky |
| Location | , Argentina 34°35′51″S 58°24′58″W / 34.5974°S 58.4160°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | |
| Website | palermo.edu |
The University of Palermo's library has more than 45,000 volumes, including audio-visual material. The collection can be searched through the Internet.
The university has seven departments with a total of more than 13,000 students, who come from all over the world. [1] Since 2019, there is a program, sponsored by Chief Rabbi Isaac Sacca, catered for Orthodox Jews, unique in Latin America, called Menora-UP.[2] Since then, more than 140 Jewish students studied on this program, on at least 4 different careers.[3]
History
editIn 1986, a group of academics and intellectuals established the Fundación Universidad de Palermo (University of Palermo Foundation), with the idea of creating a university with the same name.[4]
Ranking
editAccording to the QS World University Rankings, UP is ranked 377th in the world.[5]
International ties
editThe University of Palermo is host to one of the UNESCO chairs,[6] is a member of the ISEP, and a member of AACSB,[7] and its Architecture career has been accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Academic agreements range from the exchange or visit by professors and alumni to joint research projects.[1]
Its engineering department has recently tied as a member of the IEEE.
Ranking and reputation
editThe Universidad de Palermo has been recognized by the following rankings:[8]
- Top 400 worldwide - Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2015–2016
- Top 431 worldwide - QS World University Rankings 2017–2018
- #61-70 worldwide (#2 in Latin America) among less than 50 years old universities - Ranking QS Top 50 Under 50 2018
- Best for Design in Argentina, among top 4 in South America and among the top 40 worldwide - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017–2018, Arts and Design
- University with the most international students in South America - QS World University Rankings 2017–2018
- Top 20 South America (Top 10 among privates) - QS World University Rankings 2015–2016[citation needed]
Notable alumni
edit- Patricia Bullrich - Minister of Security of Argentina
- Carla Rebecchi - hockey player
References
edit- ^ a b "Vinculaciones Internacionales | Estudiantes internacionales | Universidad de Palermo". www.palermo.edu.
- ^ https://itongadol.com/comunidad-en-accion/apertura-de-menora-up-2023(in Spanish)
- ^ https://visavis.com.ar/2022/12/15/ceremonia-de-entrega-de-diplomas-de-las-carreras-universitarias-de-menora-up-en-el-palacio-san-martin/(in Spanish)
- ^ "La Universidad | Universidad de Palermo". www.palermo.edu.
- ^ "QS World University Rankings 2021".
- ^ UNESCO-UNU Mobile Chair in University History and Future
- ^ "Global Business Education Network | AACSB". www.aacsb.edu.
- ^ "La Universidad de Palermo entre las mejores del mundo". www.palermo.edu.
