National University of La Rioja

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National University of La Rioja
Universidad Nacional de La Rioja
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Type Public
Established1993
Academic staff
1,421
Students20,052
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Website http://www.unlar.edu.ar/
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The National University of La Rioja (Spanish : Universidad Nacional de La Rioja, UNLAR) is an Argentine national university, situated in the city of La Rioja, capital of La Rioja Province. Its precursor, the Provincial University of La Rioja, was established in 1972.

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Coordinates: 29°25′44″S66°52′02″W / 29.4288°S 66.8673°W / -29.4288; -66.8673


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