Overview
The Curso de Ingreso is the introductory course incoming students take at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) before starting their degree. As at UNC, each UNLP faculty runs its own version. The details below describe the Facultad de Informática's 2026 course (run jointly with the Facultad de Ingeniería for shared subjects) as an example of the general format; other UNLP faculties set their own subjects, dates and rules.
Who can take it
Students entering the Facultad de Informática (including Ingeniería en Computación) for the first time take this course before starting regular coursework.
Structure or exam pattern
| Subject | Covers |
|---|---|
| Mate PI (Matemática para Ingeniería) | Mathematics for engineering |
| IAI (Introducción a la Informática) | Introduction to computer science |
Students register for these subjects through the university's SIU system. For the 2026 cycle, the course runs as a summer programme starting 19 January 2026, alongside summer-term coursework.
What it covers
Mate PI covers foundational mathematics needed for engineering and computing study; IAI covers introductory computer science and algorithmic thinking.
How to register
Students enrol through the SIU registration system; for the 2026 cycle, registration for Mate PI closed 16 December 2025 and for IAI closed 25 January 2026.
Preparation tips
Check your specific UNLP faculty's own Curso de Ingreso page directly, since subjects, dates and rules differ by faculty.
Register for each subject by its own deadline, since Mate PI and IAI have separate registration windows.
Is the UNLP Curso de Ingreso the same for every faculty?
No. Each UNLP faculty runs its own version; this profile describes the Facultad de Informática's course as an example.
What subjects does the Facultad de Informática's 2026 Curso de Ingreso cover?
Mate PI (Matemática para Ingeniería) and IAI (Introducción a la Informática), run jointly with the Facultad de Ingeniería.
How do students register for the course?
Through the university's SIU registration system, with separate deadlines for each subject.