The foundation of the National University of Cuyo was completed on March 21 in the year 1939. Since its inception directed its activity towards the clarification of the great human problems, with particular reference to national and regional life. The National University of Cuyo, located in Mendoza, Argentina has formulated its goals in the Statute which states that the development and dissemination of culture in all its forms through teaching, scientific research is essential, technical preparation , vocational training and raising the ethical and aesthetic level. Its foundation was completed on March 21 in 1939 through Decree No. 26,971 of the Executive; whereas on 16 August the same year courses with Ricardo Rojas inaugural conference officially began.