The Universidad Nacional de Asunción (UNA) is a public research university in San Lorenzo, Paraguay. Founded in 1889, it is the oldest and most traditional university in the country.
When the university first started, it consisted of only the Faculties of Law, Medicine and Mathematics, and schools of Clerical, Pharmacy and Obstetrics.
As of 2015, the UNA had 12 faculties and a number of institutes in 74 careers that take place in different areas of knowledge, offering students the most comprehensive range of vocational training opportunities. The academic community is made up of about 40,000 students and 6,200 teachers.
It also has several technology centers and research facilities for the academic community, both for conducting scientific research, and for the development of postgraduate studies, resulting in contributions to society.
The university campus is spread throughout Paraguay, with centers in Pedro Juan Caballero, Caacupé, San Juan Bautista, Santa Rosa Misiones, Caazapá, Villarrica, Coronel Oviedo, Caaguazú, ParaguarÃÂ, Villa Hayes, San Pedro, San Estanislao, Cruce Los Pioneros (Boquerón) and BenjamÃÂn Aceval, in addition to the main campus in San Lorenzo and institutes in Asunción.
UNA has twelve Schools:
In the 2020s, the Higher Institute of Languages started publishing ÃÂemitỹrã, an academic journal on language, society, and education.