The new edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 consecrates the Universidad Austral as the first privately managed university in Argentina in four disciplines: Law, Medicine, and Business and Management, which climb positions in the table, and the entry for the first time of the discipline of Philosophy.
La Universidad Austral It has been named one of the best universities in the country for the study of four disciplines in the most recent edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject: Law and Medicine, for six consecutive years, and Business and Management, for three years, thanks to its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. And it has also recently been included in the ranking for the first time in the discipline of Philosophy, which recognizes the research carried out at the Institute of Philosophy, whose prestige and recognition are international.
For its rector, Mag. Julián Rodríguez, “The complexity of reality in our country, and in a world altered by multiple conflicts, demands a greater commitment from all universities. Each academic institution can contribute to the improvement of society through the scientific disciplines in which its professors and researchers excel. Universidad Austral "It contributes to several fields that are recognized by international rankings such as QS by Subject."
With the addition of Philosophy, Austral University establishes itself as the privately managed university that leads in the most disciplines in the country. The director of the Institute of Philosophy, Dr. Claudia VanneyIt expresses the institutional pride that this entry represents: “Our Institute promotes interdisciplinary philosophical research in dialogue with the sciences and theology. Being included in this ranking is both a surprise and a joy because it demonstrates that the quality of our research and the efforts we have made in training Latin American researchers have achieved international recognition.”
On the other hand, the international higher education consultancy QS Quacquarelli Symonds points out that Argentina is registering some of its most significant individual results in Citations per Article, which is usually a challenge for Argentine universities. And it highlights that the Universidad Austral It registers the two largest improvements in the country in this metric, in Medicine and in Business and Management.
On this point specifically, the Dr. Julio Durand, in charge of the Institutional Reputation Unit of the Universidad Austral, indicates: “Each scientific discipline is analyzed in these rankings using criteria that vary from field to field. Being recognized in areas as diverse as law, management, or medicine stimulates commitment to the Universidad Austral as a whole to provide a quality education”.
In 2024, and for the sixth consecutive year, Austral consolidates its position as the number 1 private higher education institution in Argentina in Law and Medicinethrough the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, respectively.
Ranked among the top 101-150 in the world in 2024, the Law School of the Universidad Austral It is the first privately managed law school, and the second in the country after the University of Buenos Aires. And this is highlighted by its Dean Dr. Manuel García-Mansilla: “It is a source of pride for our institution to maintain our position for the sixth consecutive year and to continue growing and improving in the QS rankings. Our efforts focused on academic quality management are yielding concrete results, as evidenced, among others, by our strong performance in the 'Academic Reputation' and 'Employer Reputation' indicators. This places us among the top 101-150 law schools in the world and, for the third consecutive year, improves our ranking in the tier lists. This confirmation from QS compels us to redouble our commitment to continue along the same path we have been following and thus maintain the levels of excellence that the public and our track record demand.”.
The Faculty of Biomedical Sciences (FCB) also re-establishes itself as the first privately managed faculty in the discipline of Medicine for six consecutive years.
“Our medical program's curriculum is structured around a solid humanistic, scientific, and professional foundation, where each student has the opportunity to experience direct patient contact thanks to the close ties with the Austral University Hospital and the chance to integrate early into research projects within the Institute for Translational Medicine Research. The program's rise in this international ranking is a testament to the outstanding work of our faculty and researchers.””, he considers dean of the FCB, Dr. Guillermo Mazzolini.
The 2024 ranking highlights the leadership, for three consecutive years, in the Business and Management discipline, thanks to the interdisciplinarity and synergy generated between the educational proposals of the Faculty of Business Sciences (at its Pilar and campuses). Rosario) And the IAE Business School, your Business School. In this discipline, Austral University is climbing the ranks and also establishing itself as the leading privately managed university in Argentina..
“In the latest edition of QS by Subject 2024, for the subject “Business & Management Studies” the Universidad Austral has significantly climbed in the rankings: we've moved from the 201-250 range to the 151-200 category worldwide. This excellent news reflects the hard work of everyone involved. IAE Business School and the Faculty of Business Sciences of the Universidad AustralThis achievement reinforces our position as one of the leading institutions in business education in the region. We are proud to know that our commitment to academic excellence and the comprehensive development of our participants is being recognized internationally.”, expresses the dean of IAE Business School, Dr. Carolina Dams.
For her part, the dean of the Faculty of Business Sciences (headquarters) Rosario), Mag. Ana Galiano, emphasizes that “This new recognition motivates us to continue strengthening our commitment to each person who passes through our classrooms and to the region in which we work, striving to maintain our close connection with the needs of the business world, focusing on the comprehensive training of our graduates and on the joint generation of disruptive and sustainable projects with a global impact perspective.”.
In line with this interpretation, the dean of the Faculty of Business Sciences (Buenos Aires campus), Mag. Luis DambraHe adds: “At our Faculty, we work hard to ensure that students acquire solid technical knowledge but with a holistic vision that allows them to address the business problems of the 21st century in an innovative way, developing in turn so-called soft skills that are essential for modern competitiveness, such as teamwork, resilience, perseverance, and the ability to adapt quickly to changes in the environment, always with a solid ethical foundation.”.
The full results of the QS rankings can be viewed at the following link: https://www.TopUniversities.com/subject-rankings/2024
