The National University of La Plata is a public institution for Higher Education. In1905, the National Act for its creation was sanctioned, emphasizing research, university extension and the need of primary and secondary education. Based on reformist principles, this University is a free, public, non-religious and autonomous institution, co-governed by the University Assembly, the University Council and the President. Due to its size and antiquity, it occupies the 3rd place among the Universities of the country and it is the most important one in the Province of Buenos Aires. However, because of its wide range of education offerings and its research, transference, extension and social integration activities, it is one of the most complex ones in Latin America. The city of La Plata is 56 km southeast of Buenos Aires. The climate is wet and mild, with an average annual temperature of 16.3° C. The official language is Spanish.