Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

Name

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

Legal name

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

Website

https://itba.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Engineering and Technology)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Technology & Computer Science Universities (EDAHALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Technology university
• Graduate programs
• Executive education
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition: ITBA generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for undergraduate engineering and technology degrees, graduate programs (maestrías and especializaciones), and doctoral programs. The institution also charges for executive education and custom corporate training programs.
2. Corporate Training and Solutions: ITBA offers corporate training, consulting services, and customized learning solutions through its ITBA Negocios and Soluciones Corporativas divisions, targeting Argentine and regional companies seeking workforce development.
3. Research and Innovation Services: Through its research department and centers, ITBA provides technical consulting, research projects, and innovation index publications (Índice de Innovación, Informe Fintech Argentina) that generate revenue from corporate and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ITBA is a private Argentine university delivering undergraduate engineering and technology degrees, graduate master's programs (including AI, Fintech, Data Science, Supply Chain), doctoral research, executive education, and custom corporate training solutions. The institution combines on-campus instruction across three Buenos Aires campuses with cloud-based virtual learning infrastructure (Blackboard LMS, Citrix Workspace) and applied research in mobility, energy, agriculture, and cybersecurity.

Product overview

ITBA es una institución educativa universitaria privada argentina especializada en ingeniería, tecnología y negocios. Su ecosistema educativo se estructura en tres campuses principales: Sede Distrito Financiero, Sede Distrito Tecnológico y Sede Rectorado. La oferta académica comprende programas de grado (ingenierías y licenciaturas), posgrados (maestrías especializadas incluyendo IA y Fintech), doctorado, educación ejecutiva y soluciones corporativas. La infraestructura tecnológica incluye Campus ITBA (LMS basado en Blackboard), SGA (sistema de gestión académica), Workspace (virtualización mediante Citrix), y programas internacionales a través de ITBA Global. La institución también ofrece servicios de impresión responsable y herramientas internas como ICARIUS para gestión de RRHH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITBA global: International programs including double degree programs, student exchanges, and international networking activities such as 100K LATAM and Tech Trek
• ITBA Negocios
• Campus ITBA
• ITBA Investigación
• ICARIUS

Products and services

• Carreras de Grado (Undergraduate Degree Programs) Undergraduate degree programs in engineering and technology covering 13 disciplines (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Petroleum, Biotechnology, Electronic, Computer, Naval, Chemical, Bioengineering, Behavioral Sciences, Analytics, Business & Technology), designed for high school graduates seeking engineering and technology careers.
• Posgrados (Master's and Graduate Specializations) Master's degrees and graduate specializations including Fintech, Business and Technology, Management & Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Life Sciences & Technology, Policy Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Energy Development, Environmental Management, Oil & Gas, and Unconventional Reservoirs.
• Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial Graduate program in Artificial Intelligence training professionals to develop, implement, and lead AI-based solutions, targeted at working professionals and executives.
• Doctorado (Doctoral Program) High-level research doctoral program delivered through the Department of Research and Doctoral Studies, focused on scientific and technological research.
• Educación Ejecutiva (Executive Education) Executive training programs covering Digital Business, Management & Leadership, Energy, and Science & Humanity, targeted at working executives and senior professionals.
• Soluciones Corporativas (Corporate Solutions) Custom corporate training services and tailored learning solutions for Argentine and regional companies, supporting workforce development and talent needs.
• ITBA Global (International Programs) International experience programs including dual degrees, student exchanges with partner universities, and international networking activities such as 100K LATAM, SABF, and Tech Trek.
• ITBA Investigación (Research Department Services) Research, technical consulting, and innovation services delivered through ITBA's research centers, including publication of the Índice de Innovación (Innovation Index) and Informe Fintech Argentina.

Quantifiable outcome

• ITBA students won the international Drillbotics 2026 competition, demonstrating excellence in drilling engineering and robotics against global university teams.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MIT Sloan Latin American OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITBA partners with the MIT Sloan Latin American Office to co-organize the 100K LATAM entrepreneurship competition, providing a platform for student and startup networking and innovation across Latin America.
• International Partner Universities (Exchange and Dual Degree)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITBA maintains bilateral exchange agreements and dual-degree programs with leading universities worldwide, enabling student and faculty mobility across Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Argentine Corporate Allies (Strategic Companies)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerITBA is supported by prestigious Argentine companies (described as 'las más prestigiosas empresas del país') that share the motivation to develop talent and passion. These corporate allies support the institution's mission through talent recruitment, sponsorships, and collaborative projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tecnológico de Monterrey: Mexico's leading private technological university offering engineering, business, and technology degrees with strong corporate partnerships and applied research. Comparable as a premium private tech university in LATAM with executive education and corporate training arms.
• Universidad Austral: Argentine private university offering engineering, business, and health sciences programs with corporate executive education. Direct domestic peer competing for the same premium-student and corporate-training market in Buenos Aires.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA): Major Argentine private university with engineering and business programs plus corporate executive education. Competes with ITBA for Buenos Aires-based tuition-paying students and corporate training contracts.
• Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (UTDT): Top-tier Argentine private university known for engineering, business, and policy programs. Overlaps with ITBA in graduate education, executive training, and the Buenos Aires premium-student segment.
• Universidad de Palermo (UP): Large Argentine private university with engineering, business, and design programs plus online degree offerings. Competes with ITBA in Buenos Aires for tuition-paying undergraduates and corporate training clients.

Regional players

• Universidad ORT Uruguay: Uruguayan private university with strong engineering and technology programs serving a similar premium student segment. Comparable as a regional LATAM private tech-focused peer with corporate alliances and applied research.
• Universidad de los Andes (Colombia): Top Colombian private university with engineering, business, and applied science programs. Comparable as a premium LATAM engineering university competing for international students and corporate research partnerships.
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile): Leading Chilean private university with engineering and technology programs plus executive education. Comparable regional private engineering university with applied research and corporate alliances.
• INCAE Business School: Premier LATAM business school with executive MBA and corporate training programs across Central and South America. Comparable as a regional peer in graduate and executive education segments.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) - Facultad de Ingeniería: Argentina's largest and most prestigious public university offering free engineering programs. Competes directly with ITBA for engineering students in Buenos Aires, leveraging free tuition as a structural advantage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ITBA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ITBAuniversidad
• Facebookfacebook.com/itbauniversidad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itba
• Instagraminstagram.com/itbauniversidad/?hl=es
• TikToktiktok.com/@itbauniversidad?lang=es

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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