 The university is the oldest and biggest private non-profit institution in the region of Cuyo.The Department of Architecture has a RIBA/CONEAU-accredited five-year, full-time course of studies in architecture leading to the UM Intermediate Examination (RIBA Part 1) and UM Final Examination (RIBA Part 2).The University of Mendoza has earned recognition for quality in architecture, law, medicine and engineering.