Tecnun - Universidad de Navarra

What Tecnun - Universidad de Navarra does

Tecnun is the School of Engineering of Universidad de Navarra, a private Catholic university founded in 1952. Established in 1961 in San Sebastián, Spain, with an additional graduate campus in Madrid, Tecnun delivers a portfolio of eight undergraduate engineering degrees (including AI Engineering, Industrial Technologies, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Organization, Industrial Design and Product Development, and Biomedical Engineering), seven master's programs (Biomedical Engineering, Technological Innovation, Big Data Science, Industrial Engineering with dual-degree options, Data Analysis in Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, and Sustainability), a Doctorate in Applied Engineering, and six professional programs covering AI, Big Data, hydrogen energy, and smart health. Research activity is anchored in two centers: the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute (DATAI) and the Center for Biomedical Engineering (CBIO), with applied projects such as the Tecnun eRacing autonomous Formula Student vehicle.

The business model is built on tuition fees across degree and professional programs (annual billing cadence), supplemented by research grants and contracts — notably a 5.9 million euro grant from the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities across 36 research projects in 2025 — and supplemented by industry sponsorship (64 eRacing sponsors, Gene Haas Center partnership, IESE Business School affiliation, and CEIT faculty-sharing). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; scholarships and grants are offered to admitted students. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and admissions-driven, leveraging digital channels, an active Instagram community (#tecnun), annual engineering introduction conferences (21st edition in 2026), student competitions (Ingefilm, Tecnun Cubesat, Formula Student), and an Orientation Service funneling prospects to enrollment.

Tecnun competes within the European engineering education landscape through brand strength (60+ years, 150,000+ alumni worldwide, 49 Stanford-cited researchers), exclusive access to more than 250 international exchange destinations, and integration of industry-grade tooling (RoboDK simulation software supporting ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Universal Robots, and Stäubli controllers). Technology depth is academic and research-oriented rather than commercially productized, with AI capabilities centered on predictive analytics, natural language processing, and autonomous systems developed within the DATAI and eRacing programs.

Name

Tecnun - Universidad de Navarra

Legal name

Tecnun - Universidad de Navarra

Website

https://en.tecnun.unav.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tecnun is the School of Engineering of Universidad de Navarra, founded in 1961 in San Sebastián, Spain. It serves prospective engineering students with eight undergraduate degrees, master's, doctoral, and professional programs, supported by research centers DATAI and CBIO and industry partnerships.

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Product category

Higher Education - Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Master's engineering programs
• Doctoral engineering research
• Professional development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Sebastian

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Degree Programs: Tecnun generates revenue through tuition fees for undergraduate degrees, master's programs, doctoral programs, and professional/programs. Financial support is available through scholarships and grants.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: The school receives research funding from government sources including the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (e.g., 5.9 million euros granted to 36 research projects).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tecnun is the School of Engineering of the University of Navarra, founded in 1961, delivering higher-education engineering programs at undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and professional levels across disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Organisation, Industrial Design, and Biomedical Engineering. The school also operates multidisciplinary research centers (DATAI for Data Science and AI, CBIO for Biomedical Engineering) and provides student exchange, sponsored research, and continuing education services.

Product overview

Tecnun is the School of Engineering at the University of Navarra, founded in 1961, offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineering education programs. The institution provides undergraduate degree programs (Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Industrial Technologies Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electronics Engineering, Industrial Organisation Engineering, Engineering in Industrial Design and Product Development, Biomedical Engineering), master's degrees (Biomedical Engineering, Technological Innovation, Big Data Science, Industrial Engineering with dual degree options, Telecommunication Engineering, Sustainability), doctoral programs (Doctorate in Applied Engineering), and professional programmes (Fundamentals of AI, Leadership and Strategy in Age of AI, AI Applied to Business Strategy, Big Data Data-Driven Decisions, Hydrogen as Energy Carrier, Smart Health Awareness). Research is conducted through specialized centers including the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute (DATAI) and Center for Biomedical Engineering (CBIO). Tecnun also maintains technology partnerships including RoboDK for robotics simulation training and hosts the Tecnun eRacing team developing autonomous vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artificial Intelligence Engineering Degree Undergraduate degree program in Artificial Intelligence Engineering for prospective students seeking a primary engineering qualification at Tecnun.
• Industrial Technologies Engineering Degree Undergraduate degree program in Industrial Technologies Engineering for prospective engineering students.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree Undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering for prospective engineering students.
• Electrical Engineering Degree Undergraduate degree program in Electrical Engineering for prospective engineering students.
• Industrial Electronics Engineering Degree Undergraduate degree program in Industrial Electronics Engineering for prospective engineering students.
• Industrial Organisation Engineering Degree Undergraduate degree program in Industrial Organisation Engineering, with an International Industrial Management Program option for students seeking management-oriented engineering training.
• Engineering in Industrial Design and Product Development Degree Undergraduate degree program in Industrial Design and Product Development, with dual degree option in Mechanical Engineering and a Global Industrial Design Engineering Program option.
• Biomedical Engineering Degree Undergraduate degree program in Biomedical Engineering for prospective engineering students.
• Master's in Biomedical Engineering Master's degree program in Biomedical Engineering for graduate engineering students.
• Master's in Technological Innovation Master's degree program in Technological Innovation for graduate engineering students.
• Master's in Big Data Science Master's degree program in Big Data Science for graduate students.
• Master's in Industrial Engineering Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, available as standalone or as dual degree with Data Analysis in Engineering or Technological Innovation.
• Master's in Data Analysis in Engineering Master's degree program in Data Analysis in Engineering for graduate students.
• Master's in Telecommunication Engineering Master's degree program in Telecommunication Engineering for graduate engineering students.
• Master's in Sustainability Master's degree program in Sustainability offered as continuing education for graduate students.
• Doctorate in Applied Engineering Doctoral program in Applied Engineering for graduate students pursuing research careers.
• Professional Programme: Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence Continuing-education professional programme covering fundamentals of artificial intelligence for working professionals and adult learners.
• Professional Programme: Leadership and Strategy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Continuing-education professional programme on leadership and strategy in the age of AI for working professionals and managers.
• Professional Programme: Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business Strategy Continuing-education professional programme on applying AI to business strategy, for managers and business professionals.
• Professional Programme: Big Data, Data-Driven Decisions Continuing-education professional programme on big data and data-driven decision making for working professionals.
• Professional Programme: Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier Continuing-education professional programme on hydrogen as an energy carrier for working professionals.
• Professional Programme: Smart Health Awareness Continuing-education professional programme on smart health awareness for working professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150,000 alumni network worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RoboDKcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 June 2026Academic partnership agreement where RoboDK provides its simulation and offline programming software platform for industrial robots. Students use the software for academic internships and master's theses in Biomechanics, Biorobotics, Automation and Industrial Instrumentation courses. Compatible with ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Universal Robots, Staübli controllers.
• Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2025The Ministry awarded 5.9 million euros to 36 University research projects, supporting Tecnun's research activities in applied engineering and technology development.
• Gene Haas FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2022The Gene Haas Center was inaugurated at Tecnun, providing advanced manufacturing and machining capabilities for education and research purposes.
• IESE Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecnun maintains a close relationship with one of the world's leading business schools. The partnership provides students with access to business education resources and networking opportunities, enhancing the interdisciplinary training of engineering students.
• CEITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlmost 100% of teachers work at Tecnun or share dedication with CEIT (Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Técnicas). This collaboration ensures high-quality instruction and research capabilities, with shared faculty expertise between the two institutions.
• Formula Student Sponsors (64 companies/institutions)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner64 sponsoring companies and institutions support the Tecnun eRacing team for Formula Student competitions. Sponsors enable development of autonomous driving technology for the team's vehicles and provide real-world engineering experience for students.
• International Exchange Partners (250+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 250 partner institutions across Europe, USA, Canada, South America, Asia and Oceania enable student exchange programs, providing international academic experiences and cultural exposure for Tecnun students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC): Leading Catalan technical university with engineering schools in Barcelona, Castelldefels and Manresa. Comparable engineering degree mix and similar applied-research orientation; primary competitor for top engineering candidates in northeastern Spain.
• Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM): Largest Spanish technical university offering a comparable portfolio of engineering degrees (mechanical, electrical, industrial, telecom, AI). Directly competes with Tecnun for engineering talent in Spain, but operates as a public institution with much larger scale.
• IE University (IE School of Science & Technology): Madrid-based private university with a growing engineering and applied AI portfolio. Competes directly with Tecnun for premium-priced engineering students seeking international private-university experience.
• Mondragon University: Private Basque cooperative university located near Tecnun with strong engineering faculties and a co-op model that overlaps with Tecnun's CEIT collaboration and industry-partnership focus. Direct regional competitor for engineering students in the Basque Country.
• Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI): Madrid-based private Catholic university with an engineering school (ICAI) offering industrial, electrical and telecom engineering. Closest competitor in the private-Catholic-university-with-engineering niche and in the Spanish capital graduate market.

Broad incumbents

• École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL): Swiss federal technical university globally recognized for engineering and AI research. Comparable in research profile (AI, biomedical, mechanical) and exchange-network breadth, but at substantially larger scale and higher international brand equity.
• Technical University of Munich (TUM): Top-tier European technical university offering engineering, AI and biomedical programs. Comparable in academic positioning and research depth, but at much larger scale; competes for top international students and EU research funding.

Regional players

• Instituto Superior Técnico (IST): Portugal's premier engineering school with comparable programs in mechanical, electrical, AI, and biomedical engineering. Operates in a different geography but competes for Iberian talent and EU-funded research projects.
• Universidad de Deusto: Private Jesuit university in Bilbao with engineering and technology programs. Regional peer in the Basque Country with overlapping mission and student demographics, but with a smaller engineering focus than Tecnun.

Others

• CEIT (Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Técnicas): Applied research center that shares nearly all of Tecnun's faculty and conducts contract research for industry. Not a competitor but a tightly integrated partner that delivers much of Tecnun's research output and industry linkages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/tecnun
• Xx.com/tecnun

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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