Instituto Universitario de Seguridad Pública

The Instituto Universitario de Seguridad Pública (IUSP) is an academic unit of the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo that operates in Villa Hipódromo, Godoy Cruz. It is dedicated to training people who work or want to work in security in Mendoza, and its website links it with the Policía de Mendoza and the prison service.

What is studied

The undergraduate offer includes the Tecnicatura Universitaria en Seguridad Pública and the Tecnicatura Universitaria en Seguridad Penitenciaria. At the degree level there are two bachelor's programs under the curricular completion cycle format: Licenciatura en Seguridad Pública and Licenciatura en Seguridad Penitenciaria. According to the website, both have online versions, and the Seguridad Penitenciaria program is presented as 100% distance learning.

In addition to degree and undergraduate programs, the institute offers training courses, diplomas and the Curso de Formación Profesional Básica para Auxiliares, with programs for special auxiliaries and for the Policía de Mendoza. It also has a Gender Observatory, a library and a virtual classroom for distance education.

Who it is for

It is designed for candidates who want to join the security forces, active personnel who want to complete their degree, and those seeking training in the field. Besides the main campus, the IUSP has branches in Valle de Uco, Zona Sur, Zona Este, Malargüe and General Alvear, as well as a prison branch at the main campus.

Location and contact

The main campus, according to the institute's website, is at Montes de Oca and Einstein, in Villa Hipódromo, Godoy Cruz. The Google Maps listing places it on Salta street, so it is worth confirming access before going.

To apply, the website has an admissions section with the calls for applications and the requirements for each program or course, and it publishes an annual academic calendar. Inquiries can be made by phone or email, and news is also posted on their Instagram.