Beneath these walls students seek the truth. Universidad de San Andrés stands as a beacon of knowledge in Argentina. It started from humble beginnings to become a leading university.
Universidad de San Andrés was founded September 1 1988. But its roots go deeper. Scottish immigrants founded St Andrews Scots School in 1838. The school’s educational vision paved the way. Universidad de San Andrés emerged as a natural extension of this commitment to education.
Initially the university operated within the Scottish Civil Educational Association of San Andrés ACEESA. In 2010 the Fundación Universidad de San Andrés FUdeSA took over. This ensured the university’s continued growth.
The founders drew inspiration from top universities. They looked at institutions in the US Canada Australia and Great Britain. They created a unique educational program. The focus was on academic education not just professional training. The goal was to nurture students intellectually culturally and spiritually. A dedicated campus became essential. It materialized in San Fernando.
Universidad de San Andrés embraces its Presbyterian heritage. However it does not offer confessional education. The university values diverse perspectives. It promotes inclusion and respect for minorities. True to its origins the institution fosters free thought. It values differences without any form of proselytism.
The university has several academic units. These include the School of Administration and Business and the Department of Social Sciences. You can also find the Department of Law the Department of Economics and the School of Education. There is the Department of Humanities and the Department of Mathematics and Sciences.
Undergraduate degrees are offered in many fields. These include Law Business Administration and Political Science. You can study International Relations or Education Sciences here. Other options are Communication Economics and Finance.
The postgraduate programs are extensive. They include Executive MBA and Master in Management Online. You can also find programs in Marketing and Communication and Corporate Finance and Law. There are master’s degrees in Economics Education and History.
Universidad de San Andrés is recognized for its academic excellence. It grants honors to outstanding graduates. Cum laude magna cum laude and summa cum laude are awarded. These recognize exceptional academic performance.
In 1998 Universidad de San Andrés received a Premio Konex Diploma al Mérito. This recognized it as one of the top five educational entities in Argentina. The recognition was for its contribution to education.
The Max von Buch library is one of the largest private libraries in the country. It holds over 70000 volumes. The Andrew W Mellon Foundation recognized it.
Students can participate in study abroad programs. The university has partnerships with institutions in Europe North America and Australia. This provides students with global opportunities.
As you stand here remember the university’s motto. “Quaerere Verum” Seek the Truth. These words encapsulate the spirit of Universidad de San Andrés. It is a place of learning growth and the pursuit of knowledge.