National University of Chilecito

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National University of Chilecito
Universidad Nacional de Chilecito
Type Public
Established2002
Rector Norberto Caminoa
Academic staff
215
Students1,157
Location, ,
Website www.undec.edu.ar

The National University of Chilecito (Spanish : Universidad Nacional de Chilecito, UNDEC) is an Argentine national university situated in the city of Chilecito, La Rioja. The institution was established by the decree of the National Executive Branch No. 2,615 on December 16, 2002, on the Chilecito campus of the National University of La Rioja. It maintains schools of Law, Engineering, Licentiate, Technology, and Education.

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